There’s so much to see and do at the E&O Show that a little planning really does help you make the most of your day!

Pick out the things you really don’t want to miss on the timetable below, then plan the rest of your day around them. Leave plenty of time to explore the livestock, horses, Country Sports Zone, Food Hall, vintage displays, shopping and everything else you discover along the way.

The Knights of Middle England are coming!

This year, The Knights of Middle England bring thrilling main ring entertainment to the showground, with thundering hooves, jousting and trick riding from some of the country's most talented riders.

They’ll be performing twice each day, so make a note of the times and get yourself a good spot!

By popular demand the The Dorset Axemen will also be joining us again with their thrilling display of skill and stamina as they make mincemeat of enormous lumps of wood with their razor sharp axes and saws. They'll show you their traditional techniques of chopping and sawing in a very light-hearted display as they compete for fastest axe of the day.  

And there’s plenty more happening throughout the weekend, including The Sheep Show, live milking and shearing demonstrations and a packed programme of Main Ring and Country Sports entertainment.

Plan your day 

There’s always something happening somewhere at the E&O Show. Pick your must-sees, then enjoy exploring everything else in between.

Get up close with hundreds of animals

Farming is at the heart of our Show and this year we’ve had a bumper number of livestock entries. There are more animals gathered together here for close encounters with visitors than at almost any other event in the entire South East.

Our livestock competitions feature cattle, sheep, goats and pigs all competing for those all-important red rosettes. Get up close and see the work that goes into getting them preened and polished for their big moment in the show ring.

There are animals to discover all over the Showground too, from horses and ponies to working dogs, hounds, birds of prey and the incredible giant tortoises.

And if you’ve never seen a cow being milked, now’s your chance! Live milking demonstrations take place on both days and live shearing demonstrations throughout the weekend.

On Monday, make sure you find your way to the Main Ring for the Grand Parade of Livestock at 2.30pm.

See more of life in the countryside

Our Country Sports zone includes a lake for fishing tutorials and demonstrations,  masterclasses and competition for some of the most accomplished gun dogs in the country. Meet the hounds with footpacks and foxhounds, learn about mole control and falconry from experts in their field. 

Competitions for farriers and blacksmiths continue throughout the weekend and the terrier racing on Monday is an absolute must-see event. Enter your short or long-legged terrier for a chance of glory! Sunday sees our Fun Dog Show (entries on the day) and Monday our Working Terrier Show, followed by Terrier Racing at 3pm.

Enjoy a refreshing local ale as you watch hedgelayers, hurdlemakers, stickmakers and woodturners at work and browse the specialist country sports shops. 

Horse lovers, you're going to be busy!

Horses are a huge part of country life, from the smallest British Miniature Horses through to the most magnificent Shires in their colourful finery. Enjoy the thrills of showjumping with top name competitors and the skills and elegance of the side saddle classes. Many of our classes are qualifiers for the Horse of the Year Show.  

One of our horsey highlights is the coaching 'four in hand' competition. A team of four elegant equines lead their historic coaches in a display that brings to life the glamour and traditions of time gone by. Not to be missed! For those keen to make sure they watch the coaching, driving and scurry classes then you'll need to come on Sunday. For Shires and Miniature Horses then you'll need to come on Monday. If you can't decide and don't want to miss anything then take a look at our Membership options which give you entry for both days.   

Flowers & Vegetables

Our Horticulture marquee is the place to be for those who like to admire displays by both professional and amateur plantspeople. There's always excitement in this marquee as entrants compete for the title of Master Gardener 2026. Beautiful floral art creations mix with exotic orchids and dahlias. 

Food & Drink

With all these things to see, you're going to need some nourishment to sustain the fun. We've been working to make sure that the Show this year reflects what we know our visitors want - top quality food from local farmers and producers at great value prices.  

We've more bars and local ales, ciders and wines to offer refreshment and to showcase the many drinks producers of Kent, Sussex and Surrey. 

The Food Hall returns with its huge array of meat, fish, cheese, pies, oysters, cakes, breads, chutneys and fudge. It's full of gift ideas - many people start stocking up on delicacies for Christmas! 

Let's get vintage!

Balance out the fast pace of our cracking arena displays with a gentle wander through our vintage sections. Our exhibitors' cars date back to 1907 and there's everything from the sporty to the majestic. There's vintage tractors, steam engines and working historic farm machinery to help bring the farming of yesteryear to life. 

Shop til you drop

Leave some room in the car! From country clothing and gifts to products for your home, garden and pets, there’s plenty to browse as you make your way around the Showground. View our full Trade Directory here to find your favourites businesses. 

We’ll never forget our farming roots. Agricultural machinery, contractors and rural services are well represented too, making the E&O Show as much a meeting place for the farming community as it is a great day out.

Ready for the Show?

Take a look at our Travel Info, Accessibility Information and Showground Map before you visit. 

Pick your must-sees, plan your day and then see where the Show takes you.