Mid Somerset Show
Sunday 15 August 2027
The Mid Somerset Showground, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset(BA4 4GF)
The Mid Somerset Show, the one-day agricultural show of Shepton Mallet, reaches back more than 170 years. Legend says it began in the early 1850s, when a farmers' club formed over a drink in Evercreech's Bell Inn and held its first ploughing match. Today it fills its showground at the edge of this Somerset market town on a Sunday every August. The Cheese Awards judge 66 classes, Stilton and Brie to Cheddar, with the winners auctioned in the afternoon, alongside the Somerset Cider Championships. The Main Ring stages a mini Grand National for Shetland ponies; elsewhere there is terrier racing, a have-a-go event for gundogs, a vintage section, and sheep, cattle and pigs in the livestock classes. Entry is free for pedestrians, and the show says it draws 18,000 visitors.
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What to expect
Date & times
Sunday 15 August 2027
Getting there
The Mid Somerset Showground, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset (BA4 4GF for sat nav)
Dog friendliness
3 🐾 — 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
3/5
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
- Gundog scurry
Notes
Well-behaved dogs on non-retractable leads are welcome, and the show asks owners to pick up after them. Dogs are not allowed in the Food and Cheese Hall, the Arts and Crafts marquee or the Honey Tent. The show runs a Fun Dog Show on the day, and lists a have-a-go gundog scurry (a fun event for gundogs) among its attractions.
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
Disabled toilets are on site, and disabled parking is in the Purple car park for Blue Badge holders. Mobility scooters and wheelchairs have been available to hire from Advanced Mobility, booked in advance. The show describes its greenfield site as having its challenges. The show has not published information on step-free routes or accessible viewing.
Frequently asked questions
When is Mid Somerset Show 2027?
Mid Somerset Show 2027 is on Sunday 15 August 2027. The show says it is held on the third Sunday in August.
Where is Mid Somerset Show?
The show is at the Mid Somerset Showground, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 4GF. The show's FAQ gives the showfield postcode as BA4 4GF and asks satnav users to enter BA4 4LY instead.
Is there parking at Mid Somerset Show?
Yes. Car parking is charged at £20 on the show's event page for 2027, with a discount for booking in advance through the show's car parking ticket link. Blue Badge holders park in the Purple car park, at the same price as other cars; tickets bought in advance work at the Purple gate with a valid Blue Badge, and tickets can also be bought there. Car parking tickets for 2027 had not gone on sale when the show's site was last read.
How much does it cost to get into Mid Somerset Show?
Entry is free for pedestrians, and the show says it is the only one-day agricultural show in the South West with free entry for pedestrians. Car parking is charged (see the parking answer).
What time does Mid Somerset Show open and close?
The show opens to the public at 9am. The show's FAQ says all classes finish by 6pm and ring events should finish by 6pm, though they occasionally run over. Gates open to traders and for lorry and car parking from 6am, and the public may come on site before 9am but there will be vehicle movement.
Can I take my dog to Mid Somerset Show?
Yes. Responsible owners with dogs on non-retractable leads are welcome, and the show asks you to pick up after your dog. Dogs are not allowed in the Food and Cheese Hall, the Arts and Crafts marquee or the Honey Tent. The show also runs a Fun Dog Show on the day, and lists a have-a-go gundog scurry (a fun event for gundogs) among its attractions.
Is Mid Somerset Show accessible?
Disabled toilets are on site, and disabled parking is in the Purple car park for Blue Badge holders. Mobility scooters and wheelchairs have been available to hire from Advanced Mobility, booked in advance (check the show's Accessibility Information page for 2027). The show describes its greenfield site as having its challenges.
What is on at Mid Somerset Show?
The show's pages list the Cheese Awards and the Somerset Cider Championships, honey, flower and vegetable, floral art and home craft classes, livestock classes for sheep, pigs and cattle, equine and heavy horse classes, and donkeys. Around the site are Shetland pony racing, terrier racing, a Sheep Show, rural craft displays, donkey rides, axe throwing and archery, an acoustic stage and trade stands. The 2027 programme has not been published.
What food and shopping is there at Mid Somerset Show?
There is a Food and Cheese Hall, and trade stands include food, handmade craft and shopping areas. Visitors can taste and buy local cheeses from trade stands around the Cheese Awards, and award-winning cheeses are sold at a cheese auction on show afternoon.
How do I book a trade stand at Mid Somerset Show?
Stands can be booked online through the show's website or by returning the outside trade stand application form to the show office. The show's Trade Stands page said stands started from as little as £95 and that agricultural companies were offered discounts; its event page says 2027 trade stand bookings open in the New Year. Call the show office on 01749 938044 to check availability.
How do I enter a class at Mid Somerset Show?
Each section has a schedule, including the main schedule, the Cheese Awards, Arts and Crafts, the Fun Dog Show and the Honey Show. The schedules on the show's site are for the 2026 show; 2027 schedules had not been published when the site was last read. The show office is on 01749 938044.
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