Posted: 6th August 2026 An article from our Chief Executive, Jenna Payne The Bluetongue outbreak in the South West has placed enormous pressure on our agricultural shows. Bluetongue is spread by midges, not through direct animal contact. This single fact... Read more
Posted: 9th July 2026 An article written by our supplier member; SeeTickets . Agricultural shows play a vital role in connecting rural communities, showcasing innovation, and celebrating the agricultural industry. However, like many live events, they face increasing pressure to attract... Read more
Posted: 27th May 2026 An article from our Chief Executive, Jenna Payne Last week, I joined the Devon County Show team on the horse‑gate checkpoint, working alongside a small team of vets and experienced stewards to verify vaccination records for... Read more
Posted: 11th May 2026 Mental Health Awareness Week gives us an important moment to pause and reflect on the emotional realities of working within the agricultural show world. For many of our Show Secretaries, Managers, Trustees and show teams, the pressures of the role... Read more
Posted: 31st March 2026 With the start of show season just around the corner, it’s the perfect moment to revisit one of the most important documents guiding our sector: The Industry Code of Practice for Preventing or Controlling Ill Health from Animal Contact at Visitor Attractions (Version 3, 2021) . This Code isn’t just a formality, it’s the backbone of... Read more
Posted: 24th March 2026 Please be sure to mark 13th and 14th November in your diary for the ASAO Annual Conference. This year, we are delighted to be hosted in West Sussex, where our ASAO Chairman, Corrie Ince, looks forward... Read more
28th February at the Staffordshire Showground Thank you to everyone who joined us for Learning Day at the Stafford Showground this year. It was a fantastic event, packed with practical insight, great discussion and valuable opportunities to connect. The day... Read more
All our member shows are welcome to attend our Regional Meetings. Complete event information and booking details are available on the Members’ Portal and via our Newsletters. 23rd November – Northern Ireland Shows Association 19th January –Midlands Meeting 27th January... Read more
