Published: February 17, 2025 | Updated: 17th February 2025
One of the region’s most well-loved country shows is set to return to the Turnpike Showground in Motcombe this summer.
The Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show, held from 13 to 14 August, will as always feature a packed lineup of livestock parades, agricultural and countryside exhibits, equestrian events, vintage machinery and cars, steam engines, live bands, a funfair and more.
Show organiser Cat Harris and her team are already busy behind the scenes planning this year’s main ring attractions, to be announced shortly.
“Last year the racing camels were a huge hit, and we’ll soon be revealing the exciting lineup for 2025.
“Watch this space to find out what animals may be coming to the Turnpike Showground this year!”
Tickets are on sale now at with one-day admission for adults £19 and family tickets (two adults and two children) £43.
Children under five go free, and dogs on leads are welcome.
Two-day tickets are also available.
The Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show raises funds for the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Agricultural Society to help support local farming and the countryside.
