With the new farming year now underway, farmers across Kent and beyond are busy bringing in this year’s harvest and preparing their fields and livestock for another productive year to come. Farming is deeply connected to the changes of the seasons, with weather and daylight hours impacting crop growth, reproductive cycles and harvest time scales…
Society Events & Operations Coordinator Full Time | Kent Showground, Detling, Maidstone | Depending on experience The Kent County Agricultural Society is looking for an organised, practical and enthusiastic person to join our events team as Society Events & Operations Coordinator. This is a varied, hands-on role supporting the delivery of the Society’s programme of…
Farming for Profit in the UK: Strategies for Success in 2027 Agriculture is a constantly changing and evolving industry. With immense challenges facing the farming community from weather, rising input costs, cheap imported foods and political decisions, the industry must continue to develop new strategies to find profit margins within the difficult times. For farmers…
The Kent County Agricultural Society is delighted to announce the introduction of green technology at the Kent Showground as the first step in the long-term project to future-proof the site. The Summer of 2026 has seen some major works completed at the Showground, which saw an array of solar panels fitted to the roof of…
Now in it’s eleventh year and, so far, having supported more than 30 students, the Kent Rural Scholarship was founded to encourage and support young people in Kent studying for a degree in a land-based subject. As part of our charitable objective to support education in agriculture and land-based industries, the Kent County Agricultural Society…
Join us at Countryside Careers on Thursday 11th February 2027 at the Kent Showground, Detling. After a successful first event in May 2026, Kent’s dedicated land-based careers fair returns for it’s second year on Thursday 11th February 2027! Drawing in over 1,400 visitors for the first event, the Kent County Agricultural Society, the charity behind…
Kent Federation of Horticultural Societies SPECIFIC Duties of the Honorary Treasurer (HT) On being provided with a list of judges’ expenses, place in prepared envelopes and give to judges on completion of judging. On being passed a list of prize winners, place winnings into pre-prepared envelopes – prize-winners will collect from you. Soonest after a…
Job post summary Date posted: 27 July 2026 Pay: £26,500.00 per year Job Description: Job Title: Grounds and Events Operative Reporting To: Facilities Team Leader Basis: Full time Salary: £26,500 per annum Working Hours: 40 hours per week Weekend work will be required and some evenings Location: Kent Showground, Maidstone Responsibilities: In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed, the job holder may…
Job Title: Events Coordinator, Kent County Agricultural SocietyReporting To: Society Events Team Leader / General ManagerWorking Hours: Full time 37.5 hoursBasis: It is expected that this position will work extended hours over Society eventweekends (Heritage Show / Kent County Show / Biddenden Tractorfest).Salary: £25,000.00 per annumLocation: This position is office-based at Kent Showground, Maidstone Principal…
The Kent Showground buzzed with positivity for the 95th Kent County Show this weekend. Taking place across the 3rd, 4th & 5th July 2026, this year’s Kent County Show saw approximately 65,000 people flock to the Kent Showground in Detling to celebrate the best of Kent! Organised by registered charity, the Kent County Agricultural Society,…
Always a highlight of the Kent County Show, the livestock area houses a huge variety of sheep, cattle and goats. Take a ringside seat to see these beautifully turned out animals and their exhibitors in action as they go head to head to compete for the coveted title of Supreme Champion .
The Living Land Village is an interactive and educational area offering a taster of our primary school event held in May. Bursting with activities for the whole family, this area will inspire learning about food production and farming in Britain through different zones. Activities in this area include digging for veg, cooking with locally produced ingredients, milking a demonstration cow and watching the legendary dancing sheep in The Sheep Show!
Kent County Show plays host to over 100 equine classes across three days, including the prestigious Horse of the Year Show and London International Horse Show qualifiers, where entrants fiercely compete against each other in the hopes of securing a place at these spectacular equine events. Alongside all the action of the Equine Rings, the Equine Village is home to our farriers competitions, horse-related trade and plenty of entertainment for all ages! See our full ring schedule here.
Don't forget to leave time to browse all the equine trade to stock up on all your tack, clothing, boots, stable bedding and more!
Our Members' Area is an exclusive hub for all members of the Kent County Agricultural Society to enjoy the show from! Catch the John D Wood & Co. Ring action from the Members' grand stand, soak up the sun on the Members' lawn or treat yourself to lunch and a drink in the Members' restaurant and bar.
Stop by the Brachers Building for a glimpse of our Garden Life area! With competitions ranging from stunning Floral Arts displays to a school wheelbarrow planting competition, our green-fingered visitors are bound to find the perfect inspiration for any sized garden. Whilst you're there, stop by and say hi to the Kent Beekeepers and marvel at the incredible honey and beeswax craft displays, made with a little help from their buzzing bees! New for 2026, we're delighteed to be hosting the Kent Federation of Horticultural Societies' Summer Show. Find them in their marquee beside the Brachers Building.
Discover our Countryside Village at this year's Kent County Show! With new entertainment, tradestands and demonstrations, the Countryside Village is the place to be for everything from field sports and fishing to fun for your canine friends. In the Bethany School Ring, catch fly-fishing, sheepdog demonstrations, The Lamb National, birds of prey and more!
Little ones inspired by the action of the equine rings won't want to miss the opportunity to try their hands at pony riding on the New Kent Road! While you're here, be sure to stop by and say hi to the Giant Aldabra Tortoises, back by popular demand after proving a hit for the last two years!
From tractors to steam engines, cars to motorcycles, the Heritage Area has a great selection of vintage vehicles on display, telling the story of transport through time. The Kent Youth Trials Club is back for 2026, celebrating their 50th anniversary, with their crew of daring stunt riders.
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