As well as browsing the entries to all the show competitions there are a whole range of other events to keep you entertained throughout the day. Activities for children on the showfield are FREE!
Start:11:00
Fellside Alpacas from Rookhope will be visiting the show this year. Alpacas have a sweet, gentle nature. They are inquisitive and will readily eat treats out of your hands. The boys also love to pose for selfies!
Start:10:00-12:00, 13:00-15:00
Smile Archery give safe and fun ways for beginners to try out their skills with a bow and arrow
Start: 17:00-21:00
Billy Black is a tremendously charismatic rock performer and his soaring vocals create a truly electric atmosphere. First class lighting, dynamic sound and a truly excellent live band make this One Unmissable Show!
Bar and Burgers Entry only with wristband
Start: 10:30 & 14:45
The traditional sounds of our local brass band.
Start: 11:00
Running all day in the Children's Tent
Thanks to Dave , Mirriam and Becky Ashton
Start: 11:00
We are delighted to welcome Peter Leadbeater back to the Weardale Show once again. He has demonstrated his art all over the country and taken part in several of the large chainsaw carving competitions, competing with the best chainsaw carvers in the world.
Start: 11:00
Five routes with different degrees of challenge. Fitted with hydraulic auto-belays, allowing climbing and abseiling in total safety for all ages
Start: 11:00, 13:00 & 15:00
Richard Salkeld, a fully qualified chef will also be holding three cooking demonstrations during the day making some amazing dishes, the smells are wonderful.
Start: 11:00
A wide range of exhibitors relating to countryside pursuits and interests including Weardale Beagles, Environmental Agency, Weardale Bees, Deer Society ,Walking Sticks and many more.
Start: 11am - 15.30
In the children's tent. Donna provides an extremely high standard of face painting and also glitter tattoos which are sure to impress your friends
Start: 11:00 and 13:00
Watch in amazement as our very own local Fire Service shows you their skill in rescue with their car cutter display. Defibrillator demonstrations throughout the day.
Start: 12:00 and 14:00
Adrian & Caroline Slater have top Gun Dog display team in the UK. A highly professional demonstration of preparing a dog for the shooting field, starting out with puppies and young dogs to the finished fully trained Gun Dog.
Start: 11:00
Perfect for children (and the big kids!) The inflatable version of the classic helter-skelter slide that we all remember
Start: 11:00
Colourful inflatables, they never fails to keep children entertained for hours AG Attraction
Start: 11:00
With thanks to the Weardale Lions M.C.F. supporters
Start: 11:00
Darren Bonas, aka "Mister Twister" presents a special comedy magic show.
Drawn at: 15:00
Enter the grand raffle and support the Show! 1st prize: £100; 2nd prize: £50; 3rd prize: £25; Tickets 50p each, available in the Blue Bell Bar and other tents around the field
Start: 11:00
Meet the amazing volunteers from the Teesdale and Weardale Search & Mountain Rescue Team
Start: 11:00
In the Children's Tent‘Professor’ Mick Sewell bring you a traditional Punch and Judy show.
Start:all day
Paul Dobson Photography will be taking photos around the show field which will be uploaded to his facebook page
Start: Sun 28th Aug. 6 p.m.
To be held in St. John The Baptist Church, St. John's Chapel
Start: 11:00
With thanks to Lee Johnson & John Carrick
Start: 15:30
A parade of the Weardale and Tees Valley Beagles in the main ring
With thanks to James Mason
Start: 11:00
Expect to see snakes, spiders, lizards, scorpions, hissing cockroaches, giant snails, rabbits, guinea pigs, meerkats, ducks and chickens!