Blakesley Show

2 August 2025

Blakesley Show takes place on the first Saturday in August in a beautiful part of rural Northamptonshire with easy access from the M1 and A5.

The 2025 show on 2nd August marks the 140th anniversary of the Show. There are around 60 equestrian classes including 16 direct qualifiers for London International Horse Show 2025, in association with the ASAO, BSPS and BSHA.

There are also classes for Senior Horses and Ponies and Retrained Racehorses (In-Hand) to qualify for RIHS 2026.

Other classes include Working Hunter Ponies, In-Hand Mountain & Moorland, BSPS Ridden M&M, Pony Club Pony and Unaffiliated Showing.

Elsewhere on the showground there are a range of catering outlets, trade stands, food and craft marquees and a British Food & Farming area.

Livestock Classes include Dairy, Cattle & Sheep and there is a well supported Roots, Corn & Hay section.

 

Attractions

• The Shetland Pony Grand National
• Stannage Motorcycle Stunt Team
• Gate Jumping Competition
• Vintage Tractor Parade
• Ranger Stu and his Mammals, Reptiles, Birds and Invertebrates
• OwlsRUs
• Sheep Shearing demonstrations

• Dogs Allowed - Yes