Your Ultimate Guide to 75 FREE Things to Do at the Kent County Show!

Planning your visit to the Kent County Show? Get ready for a jam-packed day of fun, discovery, and unforgettable moments—without spending a penny! We’ve put together the ultimate list of 75 FREE things to do, so you can make the most of every minute at the show. Whether you’re exploring with family, friends, or flying solo, there’s something exciting around every corner.

From interactive demos and live entertainment to hidden gems and hands-on experiences, our list is neatly broken down into themed sections to help you navigate with ease. So grab your map, rally your crew, and see how many of these must-do activities you can check off. Let the adventure begin!

👉 Check out the full list here:

🐮 Animal Encounters & Farming Fun

• Meet the Farmyard Friends: Get up close with sheep, cows, goats, pigs and more.
• Duke the Unicorn: Say hello to the show’s resident unicorn in the Equine Village.
• Livestock Rings: Guess who will be crowned ‘Best In Show’.
• Sheep Shearing: Watch experts skilfully shear sheep and learn about wool production and even have a go.
• Buffalo Encounters: Get up close with live buffalo, micro pig and therapy lambs in the Living Land Village.
• See a Milking Parlour: Watch our demonstration cow, Milkshake, in the Living Land Village.
• Pig Racing: Squeal with excitement as pigs dash to the finish line.
• Kent Young Farmers: Catch them showcasing their livestock in the Kent YFC rings.
• Fur and Feather Tent: Say hello to small pets in the YFC area.
• Rare-Breed Animals: Spot beautiful breeds in the Livestock Rings.
• Machinery Display: See a great display of tractors and farm machinery on display.
• Watermill Wolves: Come and see the amazing Watermill Wolves.

🧒 Family Fun & Interactive Zone:

• Range Rover Experience: Enjoy a ride on the Range Rover Experience.
• Pedal Tractors: Take a ride on the pedal tractors in the Living Land Village.
• Camel Encounters: Meet the camels in their Showground home.
• Aldabra Tortoises: Come and meet these gentle giants.
• Dog Agility: Try your hand (or paws) in the Countryside Ring.
• Fly-Fishing: Enjoy a demonstration in the Countryside Village.
• Farrier Demonstrations: Watch skilled farriers at work in the Forge.
• Bubbles: See Adora Bubble share her magic amongst a flurry of bubbles.
• Ponies: Take a ride on a pony.
• Drive a digger: Drive a digger simulator in the Living Land Village.  
• Circus Workshop: Show off your circus tricks.
• Climbing Wall: Embark on a climb up St Andrews Lake climbing wall.
• Climb High: Climb to the top of the climbing wall in the Challenger troop area in the Woodland.
• Marshmallow Roasting: Roast a marshmallow around the fire.
• Fly Fishing: put your skills to the test at have a go at fly fishing.
• See a Dragon: Say hello to the magic dragon walking around the show.  

🎨 Creative & Educational Activities

• Decorated Wheelbarrows: Admire creative displays crafted by school groups across Kent.
• Children’s Crafts: Let your kids enjoy the craft workshop in the Clive Emson Hall.
• Wonder Lab: Experience another world in the Living Land Village.
• Butterflies & Worms: Learn all about them in the Living Land Village.
• Code Kids: Try your hand at coding in the Living Land Village.
• Grow Up Planters: Learn how things can grow virtually.
• Cookery: make sausage rolls in Fun Kitchens cookery class.
• Basket Making: Watch to see how traditional baskets are woven.
• Printing on Fabric: Have a go at printing on fabric with the forest school.
• YFC Arts & Crafts: Marvel at the YFC Arts & Crafts Competition.
• WW1 Display: Learn about and see a WW1 display trench.
• Flint & Flame: create a flame with some flint.
• Dig for Veg: Dig deep to find a variety of vegetables.

🐴 Equine & Animal Shows

• Joseph’s Amazing Camels: Watch their entertaining antics in the  J D Wood & Co Astor Ring.
• Famous Sheep Show: laugh along to the Sheep Show.
• Showjumping: Marvel at the action in the Equine Rings.
• Pony Club Mounted Games: Cheer on the young riders in these exciting competitions.
• Horse & Rider Fancy Dress: Catch this hilarious competition in the Equine Village.
• Working Horses: See these majestic animals doing what they do best.
• Grand Parade of Livestock: Marvel at this spectacle in the Astor Ring on Saturday.
• K9 Aqua: Watch dogs fly into a swimming pool with K9 Aqua.
• Heavy Horse Village: Take a wander through the heavy.
• Ferret Racing: Cheer on the ferrets are they race to the finish line.

🎶 Live Entertainment & Performances

• Live Music: Enjoy a picnic while listening to bands on the Main Stage.
• Morris Dancing: Dance along with the Morris Men.
• Kent Pipers: Listen to their incredible performance in the J D Wood and Co  Astor Ring on Sunday.

🚜 Vintage & Heritage Exhibits

• Heritage Area: Explore stunning vintage cars and vehicles from the past.
• Miniature Railway: Take a scenic ride around the woodland on the miniature railway.
• Steam Engines: See how steam engines were used in the past for different purposes.
• Watch the Parade: As the vehicles go around the Heritage Ring.

🍽️ Food & Farming Delights

• Festival of Food: Discover a brand-new area filled with flavour sensations.
• Produced In Kent Area: Taste delicious samples from Kent’s finest producers.
• Wild Classroom: Learn to cook delicious dishes in the Woodland area.
• Vegetable Digging: Dig for veg in the Living Land Village.
• Bee Displays: Admire the handiwork of bees in the Garden Life Area and learn about their hives.
• Garden of England Fruits: Discover delicious fruits grown locally in the Living Land Village.
• Celebrate 80 years: Kent YFC will be celebrating 80 years, with a timeline over the years.
• Story of Wool: Learn the story of wool and its process, with live shearing demonstrations.

🌳 Countryside & Woodland Activities

• Birds of Prey: Feel them swoop overhead during their display in the Countryside Ring.
• Duck and Dog Show: Enjoy this entertaining event in the Countryside Ring.
• Ferret Racing: Cheer on the ferrets as they race for the championship!
• Bushcraft Skills: Learn new skills in bushcraft demonstrations.
• Pale-Making Competition: Enjoy this event on Saturday in the woodland area.
• Traditional Crafts: Experience gypsy flower making, love spoon carving, and basket making in the Woodland Area.
• Chainsaw Carving: Watch a demonstration in the Woodland Area.
• Saxon Display: See an amazing historical reenactment in the woodland area.
• Hurdle: Watch as traditional hurdles are made.