Oswestry Show

3 August 2024

Oswestry Show will be back bringing together more than 120 trade stands and a large variety of displays and activities to the town, all with the aim of promoting Agriculture and Rural Ideas.

There’s an action packed schedule of events throughout the day with main ring entertainment from The British Scurry Trials and Driving Team now celebrating providing event/competition – driving pairs of ponies at amazing speeds through a course of ‘gates’ made from cones which have a ball perched on top, always a crowd pleaser where spectators are encouraged to shout and cheer for their personal favourites and will keep you on the edge of your seats, also Ye Olde Redtail Falconry Display possible the best falconry display you are likely to see – set to music and full of participation the crowds will be amazed with 2 to 3 birds flying at one time.  There will also be a display of Sheep Dog Trials within the main ring.

Elsewhere the Village Green will have lots going on to keep visitors entertained from Gymnastics, Cheerleading, Magic show, The New Saints FC Foundation and performances from The Swingshift Quartet led by Chris Dean.

The Show boasts a large horse section from Shetland Ponies right through the breeds to Heavy Horses and Retrained Racehorses.

In the Livestock Area there will be a large selection of Cattle, this year we are hosting the Welsh National Charolais Cattle Society Show which is sure to show case their breed along with the usual Sheep, Pigs and Rare Breeds sections and the ever-popular Sheep Shearing competition.  There is also a Small Livestock Section which includes Rabbits & Cavies.

Also included at the show is a Vintage Section with Cars, Motorbikes and Tractors; W I and YFC.  This year sees the return of the new extended Horticultural Marquee to showcase the best of Oswestry and surrounding area has to offer together with Craft, Business, Shopping and Food Marquees.