Neilston Show
Saturday 1 May 2027
Holehouse, Neilston, East Renfrewshire(G78 3LE)
Neilston Show began with an argument: two village farmers each insisted his bull was the better beast, so local farmers judged them. The winner is long forgotten, but the contest came back every year from 1825, and the show has now run for more than two centuries. Held at Holehouse, Neilston, in East Renfrewshire, it is one of the first shows of the farming year. Cattle, sheep and Clydesdales are shown in the main ring, alongside sheepdog trials, show jumping and the Pad Race, a trail run that includes a climb. Schools from Barrhead, Neilston and Uplawmoor compete in relays and tug o' war, and the dog show has classes for the waggiest tail and the best biscuit catcher. The free Educational Dome has over 30 farming and countryside exhibitors for children to meet, and there is a pet show.
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What to expect
Date & times
Saturday 1 May 2027
Getting there
Holehouse, Neilston, East Renfrewshire (G78 3LE for sat nav)
Dog friendliness
2 🐾 — dogs welcome with some restrictions
Accessibility
Not confirmed: Wheelchair accessible, Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Accessible parking / blue badge parking, 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
The show has a dog show with fun classes, and entries are taken at the dog show ring on the day. The show has not published any other rules for dogs.
Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas by law.
Accessibility
No accessibility features confirmed yet.
Not confirmed:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Step-free access
- Accessible toilets
- Accessible parking / blue badge parking
- Accessible viewing areas
Notes
The show has not published details of access, accessible toilets or accessible parking. It says parking is limited and asks for cooperation with the stewards. The show's website has a contact form.
Frequently asked questions
When is Neilston Show 2027?
Saturday 1 May 2027. The show is always held on the first Saturday in May.
Where is the show held?
At Holehouse, Neilston, East Renfrewshire, G78 3LE. The show gives its what3words location as outhouse.remodel.springing.
What is the parking like?
The show says parking is limited and asks visitors to cooperate with the stewards. The car park charge was £3 at the 2024 show; the 2027 charge has not been published.
How do I buy tickets, and what do they cost?
Tickets are sold online through the show's TicketSource page, linked from the Buy Tickets button on its website. The 2027 prices have not been published. The last prices on the show's visitor page, for the 2024 show, were adult £6, child or OAP £3 and family ticket (two adults, two children) £15.
What time does it start?
The 2027 timetable has not been published. At the 2026 show the sheepdog trials started at 8am and judging in the main ring at 10am.
Can I bring my dog?
The show has a dog show with fun classes, and entries are taken at the dog show ring on the day. The show has not published a wider dog policy.
Is the show accessible?
The show has not published accessibility details. Its website has a contact form, and it says parking is limited.
What is on?
At the 2026 show, cattle, sheep and Clydesdale horses were judged in the main ring from 10am, with sheepdog trials, a BMX bike display in the main ring and school relay races and tug o' war. The 2026 online entries also covered a dog show, a pet show in the Educational Dome Marquee, a crook and stick competition, light horse, heavy horse and homecraft sections and the Pad Race. The Educational Dome is a free attraction. In 2024 it had over 30 exhibitors, a crook-making competition and a sheep shearing display, and the show also had light horse classes, show jumping, craft and homecraft tents. The 2027 programme has not been published.
How do I enter a class or take a trade stand?
The show's website has an Online Entries page covering beef and dairy cattle, heavy and light horse, the dog show, pet show, crook and stick, homecraft and the Pad Race. At the 2026 show online entries closed at 5pm on the Thursday before the show, and the dog show, pet show and crook and stick competition also took entries on the day. In 2024 the schedule said trade stand space was available on application from the secretary; the website has a contact form.
What is the Neilston Pad Race?
The Pad Race is a trail race that starts from the show field and has a decent climb. At the 2024 race the start was 10am and entrants had to be 16 or older. The 2027 details have not been published.
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