Entertainment

We’re delighted to welcome back Bolddog FMX to the John D Wood & Co Ring at Kent County Show 2027! This will be the Bolddog FMX team’s first appearance at the Kent County Show since 2016, so be sure to catch their display on all three days of the Show!

Bolddog FMX is one of the best freestyle motocross displays in the UK, offering spectacular entertainment packed with sky high jumps, aerial tricks and top class motorcycle stunts.  

The Bolddog FMX Team perform a variety of freestyle motocross tricks including cliffhangers, kiss of death variations, dead body extensions and  the heart attack.  Riders often taking both hands and feet from the motorcycle whilst high in the air, with outstanding acrobatic skills leaving the audience in awe!

With  some of the UK’s top freestyle motocross riders, the Bolddogs team are not only UK recognised but Internationally as well. Check out some of their highlights on the video below!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72couRgn9LQ

A fan favourite is returning to Kent County Show – we’re thrilled to welcome back The Bob Hogg Lamb National to our Countryside Ring! Get ready for some fast-paced, woolly action as six Herdwick lambs take on the jumps, expertly guided by Bob’s incredible sheepdogs. Who will be crowned the Lamb National Champion? Pick your favourite and cheer them on!

Back by popular demand!

After wowing crowds at last year’s Show, we’re delighted to have the Giant Aldabra Tortoises back in 2026.

Stop by and say hi to these beautiful, gentle giants in their special show pen on New Kent Road.

Back by popular demand! We’re delighted to have The Sheep Show joining us again for this year’s show.

The Sheep Show is a live show about sheep & wool, appearing at over 100 UK shows. Great fun, educational & suitable for all the family, catch the incredible “dancing sheep” on their stage in the Living Land Village on all three days of Kent County Show 2026!

DON’T MISS OUT! Join the team at Rye Street Farm Equestrian Centre for children’s pony rides! Let your little ones experience the joy of riding in a safe, friendly, and welcoming environment. Whether they’re trying it for the first time or already pony‑mad, it’s the perfect chance to hop in the saddle and enjoy the ride. Age, height, and weight restrictions apply

The Yorkshire Countryman Presents Flat Caps & Ferrets is ferret racing at its best. The event features five ferrets racing each other down a series of pipes, encouraged by Ferret Meister Yorky.

Check out the form on each runner, volunteer to be a jockey and generally enjoy yourself while leaning so much about these much-misunderstood mustelids. Between races, there is a large enclosure holding the ferrets, where they can rest, eat, play and generally ferret about.

The three shows on each day of the show will have you on the edge of your seat and laughing enough to split your sides. Don’t miss it!

Don’t miss the amazing team from Hypo Hounds, the Diabetic Alert Assistance Dogs charity, as they show what these incredible, life-saving dogs are capable of!

Bob will be demonstrating the art of fly casting showing you how easy it is to master the art. His demonstration is both educational and entertaining and will appeal to experienced anglers and novices alike. Join Bob after his demonstration to have a go at fly casting for yourself!

Try your hand at archery with Joe’s Bows!

Looking for something fun and interactive for all the family to take part in?

Visit the Joe’s Bows team for a crash course in archery and give it your best shot at hitting the target.

MAKE & TAKE Workshops with up to 6 choices to choose to decorate. Using recycled materials, for children & families.

Take a break from walking around the Showground for a moment of calm in the Clive Emson Conference Centre.

Keep the kids entertained with our free craft workshop while you take a breather and plan the rest of your day!

Don’t miss your chance to get up close to snakes, spiders, and much, much more with Creepy Claws Animal Displays!

Join Scott and his team from Wild Classroom in the Woodland area, for an interactive experience where families can learn to cook a range of healthy dishes over fire, using seasonal and local produce.

Scott uses a range of techniques to cook, where he uses wood sourced from local estates.

Feel free to stop by for a taste or simply a chat around the glow of the fire.

There’s nothing quite like a touch of nostalgia and the Traditional Fairground is sure to remind you of days gone by. Jump on board the chair-o-planes or take a seat on the ferris wheel to enjoy these timeless rides with your kids.

The bandstand in the Village Green catering area is the Show’s central hub of music and the perfect place to enjoy great music while you tuck in to some of the amazing food on offer at this year’s Kent County Show. Stay tuned for more details of this year’s line-up!

Put your pooch to the test with K9 Aqua Sport’s dock diving. Take on the time trial to see how fast your dog can leap off the dock, swim to their favourite toy and return it to you. Join in with your dog or stand in the splash zone to cheer on the doggy dashers! This is open to all dogs over 6 months old.

A traditional English dance with over 500 years of history, no countryside event should be without some Morris Dancing.