Ticket lines and online booking are now closed. Please buy your tickets on the gate
July 18th, 2012
The Why Farming Matters in Kent area hosted a successful three days of cookery demonstrations in the Cookery Theatre. Visitors were able to watch local chefs create mouth watering recipes, many using Kentish ingredients. They proved so popular that we have decided to add their recipes to the Kent County Show site so you can…
July 10th, 2012
The People’s Monarch is a giant portrait of the Queen made entirely from photos of the public. Commissioned by BBC South East to celebrate Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee, the artwork has been on show at Turner Contemporary in Margate. The Kent County Show is delighted that BBC South East are allowing the incredible installation to…
July 5th, 2012
The Kent Showground is in full swing preparing for the 2012 Show and this year exhibitors and visitors will spot something a little bit different! Local artist Joe Clark has embraced the spirit of the county’s agricultural event and painted a colourful farm scene on one of the buildings. Joe took three days to complete…
June 21st, 2012
The Kent County Show is thrilled to announce that as of today, we have our very own iphone app. It is a completely free app that can be downloaded from the Apple App Store. Simply search for Kent Show. It is a fantastic app that will help you plan a memorable day at the Kent…
April 29th, 2012
Campers planning to stay in an area of outstanding natural beauty at the Kent Showground, Detling, near Maidstone, can now enjoy newly-installed shower facilities. The 1.5 acre site, open April to October, offers 80 well-sheltered pitches nestling on the edge of ancient woodland and within easy walking distance of the showground’s events area. Roger Moore,…
April 5th, 2012
Organisers of the third annual Heritage Transport Show are delighted with the event that took place on Saturday 31st March 2012. Lucy Hegarty event organiser, said “We had over 5,000 people on site on Saturday and there was a marked increase in the number of vintage vehicles. The Maidstone and District and East Kent Bus…
February 23rd, 2012
The Kent County Agricultural Society, organisers of the annual Heritage Transport Show and Auction will have over 250 classic and vintage vehicles at the one-day event on Saturday 31st March. The Show, which takes place at the County Showground in Detling, has grown over the past few years and is attracting vehicles from around the…
February 12th, 2012
The Kent County Agricultural Society as a farming organisation has always embraced the Heritage Section of the annual Show where visitors are fascinated by the farm machinery both modern and vintage. The progression from the Kent County Show to the Detling Steam Rally to the new Heritage Transport Day was an opportunity for the exhibitors…
January 17th, 2012
Kent County Agricultural Society’s Heritage Transport Show and Auction on Saturday 31st March 2012 will pay homage to the AEC Centenary. The event at the Kent Showgound, Maidstone will be one of many celebrations throughout the Country to honour AEC buses, lorries, coaches and engines manufactured from 1912 until 1979. Roland Graves from Vigo, Kent…
December 4th, 2011
The 2012 ticket prices have been announced and the good news is that child tickets are half price when you purchase on the gate on either Saturday or Sunday. Of course you can’t get cheaper than FREE and 2 child tickets are complimentary with every advance adult ticket purchased. Trade Stand application forms are available…
November 28th, 2011
Long Service Awards Each year Members of the Society can nominate employees from Agricultural businesses for a Long Service Award. This year we had one recipient Margaret Gilbert from Biddenden Vineyards. Margaret joined the vineyard around 1961, when the farm was still apple orchards. She started work outside apple picking, but was soon asked by…
November 28th, 2011
This year the Kent County Agricultural Society launched a new initiative to encourage schools to grow their own fruit and vegetables. Grown in Kent was the new Executive Manager, Roger Moore’s idea to engage Kent Schools with Horticulture. The project culminated in the winning school attending the Kent County Show on Sunday 17th July. Many…
November 28th, 2011
The Society was delighted that HRH The Duke of Kent visited the Show this year on Friday 15th July. He arrived at the Showground and was greeted by Deputy Lord Lieutenant Viscount De L’Isle and his wife. The Duke met with civic dignitaries, Society Officials and staff before beginning a tour of the 2011 Show. …
November 28th, 2011
Despite the autumnal weather experienced on Saturday and Sunday of the Kent County Show 2011, we still managed to attract over 67,000 visitors. Friday, our traditional Members’ Day, saw beautiful sunny skies and an increased attendance – up 20% on last year. The main ring displays, the equine and livestock competitions and all the other…
October 16th, 2011
The first year of Farming Futures at the Kent Showground was a roaring success! Over 400 students from 14 schools around Kent with 40 exhibitors attended the event which was commended by all. The exhibitors felt that the day was valuable, FAST ltd stating: “Running the Research and Science workshop was very worthwhile” and the English…
September 21st, 2011
The Kent County Agricultural Society successfully launched an exciting new project Grown in Kent earlier this year. The initiative was to encourage school age children to grow a variety of produce. Roger Moore, Executive Manager said “Kent is known as ‘The Garden of England’ and has a wonderful heritage of horticulture. To encourage a love…
July 21st, 2011
Kent County Show 2011 has now passed! Details for the 2012 Show will be available in the next few months. The dates will be Friday 13th, Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th of July.
July 15th, 2011
The advance booking line is now closed. Gate prices are as follows: Adult £19.50, Senior £13.00, Child £8.50 (5 – 15), Family £49.00 (2 adult, 2 child) under 5 FREE, Wheelchair user FREE, Car Parking FREE
July 15th, 2011
The advance booking line is now closed. Gate prices are as follows: Adult £19.50, Senior £13.00, Child £8.50 (5 – 15), Family £49.00 (2 adult, 2 child) under 5 FREE, Wheelchair user FREE, Car Parking FREE
July 14th, 2011
TV vet Joe Inglis will be at this year’s Show with his Vet’s Kitchen Health Scan Roadshow (stand no. 507) that is part of his wide-reaching campaign for healthier pets. With the latest ultra-sound technology Joe and his team will be offering a free Vet’s Kitchen Health scan to anyone with a dog. This gives…
