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…
Kent Rural Scholarship Grows With Support From Ashford Cattle Market
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…
Kent’s Dedicated Land-Based Careers Event Returns For Second Year
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…
The Kent Federation Of Horticultural Societies Is Looking For An Honorary Treasurer
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…
Join Our Team: Grounds And Events Operative
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…
Join Our Team: Events Coordinator
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…
95th Kent County Show Sees Visitors Flock To The Kent Showground in Detling
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,…
The Sheppey Prize Art Competition To Be Launched At The Kent County Show
ARTISTS from across the South East are being invited to enter a prestigious new art prize.The Sheppey Prize aims to showcase three aspects of the amazing Isle of Sheppey, Land, Seaand Air, and is being launched by the Lord Lieutenant of Kent at this year’s Kent County Show. Throughout history, artists including JMW Turner, Augustus…
FREE Shuttle Bus Service Announced For Kent County Show 2026
We are delighted to announce that in 2026 you will be able to travel to the Kent County Show for FREE by bus! This is thanks to the generous support of the Kent County Council working in conjunction with bus operators, Nu Venture & Chalkwell, to make the Kent County Show more accessible for everyone.…
Kent County Show Parking & Facilities: 2026 Site Guide
You have tickets, the grandkids are coming, and your dad is bringing his blue badge. The big question now is logistics. This Kent County Show parking and facilities guide answers it for you. You will find out where to park for free and which of the four catering hubs suits your group. You will also…
