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Rusland Show

Saturday 21 August 2027
Whitestock Meadow, Rusland, Cumbria(LA12 8LB)

In 1871 six farmers and gardeners in Cumbria's Rusland Valley staged a small flower show and plant sale in Rusland's Old School. It caught on at once, and the Rusland Show, still run by its local community, now fills Whitestock Meadow in the Lake District National Park. In the marquees, growers, cooks, crafters, photographers and film-makers compete for some thirty trophies. Out on the sports field, fell runners take routes over private land that are open only on show day, hound trails go back to the years after the First World War, and teams take each other on at tug of war and egg throwing. Children have a pet show and fancy dress, dogs line up for the waggiest tail, and the craft and local interest tents and the beer tents fill out the day.

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What to expect

Date & times
Saturday 21 August 2027
Getting there
Whitestock Meadow, Rusland, Cumbria (LA12 8LB 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's sports include a Dog with the Waggiest Tail competition and a children's Pet Show. The show publishes no rules for visitors' 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 does not publish access information, so none of these is confirmed. Questions can go to the society through the Contact page on the show's website.
Frequently asked questions
When is Rusland Show 2027?
Saturday 21 August 2027. The show is held on the third Saturday in August.
Where is Rusland Show held?
At Whitestock Meadow, Rusland Valley, Cumbria, LA12 8LB.
How much does it cost to get in?
At the 2026 show, admission was £5 for adults and £1 for children under 16, and entry to the sports was included. The 2027 prices will be on the show's website.
What time does it start?
At the 2026 show the field opened at 11.30am and the show started at 12.20pm, with the main marquee open for viewing from 12.30pm and entertainment until about 5pm. After 12.20pm the times were a guide only. Check the show's website for 2027.
Can I bring my dog?
The show runs a Dog with the Waggiest Tail competition and a children's Pet Show. It publishes no other rules for visitors' dogs, so ask the society if you are unsure.
What is there to see and do?
The marquees hold horticulture, home produce, handicrafts, photography and film. On the sports field there are fell races, track races, hound trails, egg throwing and tug of war, and there are children's competitions including fancy dress and a pet competition. You will also find craft and local interest stalls, catering and beer tents, and around thirty trophies and many cash prizes to be won.
Is the show accessible?
The show does not publish access information, so it is shown as not confirmed. Ask the society through the Contact page on its website before you travel.
Is there food and drink?
Yes. The show lists catering and beer tents.
Can I enter the show?
Yes. Anyone can enter the Open classes, which include pot plants, home produce, handicraft, painting, floral art, photographs and children's classes. At the 2026 show entries closed a week before. The sports are entered on the day. Schedules and entry forms are on the Show Exhibits page of the show's website.
How do I take a craft or local interest stand?
The society welcomes exhibitors for its Craft and Local Interest tents. Contact it through the Contact page on the show's website.

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