Competition: Design the Front Cover of the Dalston Show 2026 Schedule!
Do you love to draw, paint, or take amazing photos? Want to see your artwork featured on thousands of show schedules? This is your chance to shine!
We’re inviting all young artists aged 16 or under (as of 31st October 2025) to enter our FREE competition to design the front cover of the Dalston Show 2026 Schedule!
DALSTON SHOW 9th August 2025
2024 was a very successful show, the weather was very kind to us.
In 2025 we will once again welcome all our supporters both old and new from the local community and those who travel from far and wide to enjoy our Show.
We anticipate another good turnout of Horse and Livestock breeders from throughout Cumbria, North of England and South West Scotland, together with the many families who enter almost 200 classes in the Industrial section.
In 2024 we introduced some new classes: Ridden Heavy Horse, Young Handler Heavy Horse, and Concours D’Elegance and these will continue in 2025.
We have many Sponsorship opportunities for 2025, details can be found on our website.
Over 80 trade stands will fill the field with colour as they display their wares on sale or promote the work of their organisations. There will be plenty to eat and drink from our various caterers and speciality bars.
Our reputation for fun entertainment will hopefully be maintained with lots going on in the Main Ring, including Terrier Racing, Ferretworld Roadshow and the ever-popular Cumberland and Westmorland Wrestling. The day ends with Raughton Head Young Farmers and their challenge for this year.
That’s not all, there will also be other entertainers during the day, including Magical Musical Bike, Jester’s Circus, Zoobidoo, the zoo that comes to you, Dalston based Jordyn Louise Dance and music by the Border Concert Band.
Why not try your hand at Willow Weaving — demonstrations and workshops will be held during the day.
There is plenty for everyone on 9th August at Dalston Show so we look forward to seeing you on the show field.