Launceston Show
Thursday 29 July 2027
Kennards House, Launceston, Cornwall(PL15 7EZ)
Launceston Show is where this Cornish town and the farming country around it meet each summer, and it is the biggest event in Launceston's calendar. It started life as the Launceston Horse Show, after a meeting at the town's White Hart Hotel in 1887, and has been held on the showfield at Kennards House since the mid-1950s. Entertainment in the Main Ring is free and carries on all day, and classic vehicles parade there too. Elsewhere you'll find space for more than 200 traders, sheep shearing beside the Young Farmers' tent, floral art, a creative community marquee of produce, baking and crafts, rural craft demonstrations and a children's area. Dogs on leads are welcome, and anyone can enter the dog show on the day. Parking is free, and a free bus runs from the town.
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What to expect
Date & times
Thursday 29 July 2027
Getting there
Kennards House, Launceston, Cornwall (PL15 7EZ for sat nav)
Dog friendliness
2 🐾 — dogs welcome with some restrictions
Accessibility
Available: Accessible toilets, Accessible parking / blue badge parking. Not confirmed: Wheelchair accessible, Step-free access, Accessible viewing areas.
Vendors & traders
Vendor list coming soon
Live schedule
Full timetable available when show goes live
Interactive map
Site map with GPS location available when show goes live
Live announcements
Real-time updates available when show goes live
Dog friendliness
2/5
Dogs are welcome at this show, on a lead, across the outdoor showground.
Dogs allowed in:
- Outdoor areas (on a lead)
Things for dogs to do:
- Fun dog show
Notes
Dogs are welcome if kept on a lead at all times. The Dog Show is open to everyone, with no booking needed: just turn up on the day.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas by law.
Accessibility
Confirmed:
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking / blue badge parking
Not confirmed:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Step-free access
- Accessible viewing areas
Notes
The show is held in a field. Toilets offering access are near the Young Farmers' Club tent, and accessible parking is available with a blue badge. A disabled access-entry fee is payable, but a carer with the appropriate documentation is admitted free. Mobility scooters cannot be hired at the show, but visitors are welcome to bring their own. A free bus runs to and from Launceston.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Launceston Show 2027?
The Launceston Show is on Thursday 29 July 2027, at Kennards House, Launceston. Gates open at 8.30am.
Where is the Launceston Show held?
At Kennards House, Launceston, PL15 7EZ. The show says signs are in place from all major routes, and you can enter the address into a satnav or Google Maps. The what3words location is evenings.darts.cello.
Is parking free at the Launceston Show, and is there a bus?
Parking is free, and there is dedicated parking for members. Accessible parking is available with a blue badge. A free bus service to and from Launceston is run by the Little Red Bus; the timetable is on the show's How to Get Here page.
How much are tickets for the Launceston Show?
Tickets can be bought online in advance or on the gate. The 2027 prices are still to be announced. In 2026 an early bird adult ticket (16 and over) was £15, children aged 5 to 15 were £5, a family ticket for two adults and two children was £35 and under 5s were free. Check the show's website for 2027 prices.
Can I bring my dog to the Launceston Show?
Yes, dogs are welcome if kept on a lead at all times. There is also a dog show, open to everyone, with entries on the day and no booking needed.
Is the Launceston Show accessible for disabled visitors?
Toilets offering access are near the Young Farmers' Club tent, and accessible parking is available with a blue badge. A carer with the appropriate documentation gets in free. Mobility scooters cannot be hired at the show, but you are welcome to bring your own. The show is held in a field.
Is there food and drink at the Launceston Show?
Yes. Food and drink providers are in catering villages across the showfield, and there is a licensed bar. Cash is available at the gate from the ticket sellers, and cards are widely accepted. There is no wifi on the showfield.
What is there to see at the Launceston Show?
The Main Ring has free entertainment all day, and classic vehicles parade there. There are horse, cattle and sheep sections, sheep shearing, a Young Farmers' Club marquee, a floral art exhibition, a creative community marquee, rural crafts demonstrations, classic tractors and cars, and a children's area. The Dog Show is open to everyone on the day.
Are there baby changing facilities and first aid at the Launceston Show?
Yes. Baby changing is in the Parent and Child tent near the middle of the showfield, and first aid is near the Main Entrance, near the sheep. Lost property goes to the Secretary's tent.
Can I camp at the Launceston Show?
No. The show does not have the facilities for camping.
How do I take a trade stand at the Launceston Show?
The show has space for over 200 traders, with frontages in 3 metre blocks and no electricity supplied on the showfield. Traders can come the day before the show. Book through the Trade page on the show's website or contact the show at [email protected]. The 2027 prices are still to be announced.
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