Attractions
HOH Equine team will be performing in the Grand Ring at the 2024 South Suffolk Show with their highly skilled team of performance horses and riders, demonstrating poise and precision with an inspiring display of classical dressage, liberty, stunt and trick riding. Whilst JPL Shetland Pony Racing will provide a gutsy spectacle of speed!
And weather permitting, not only will a Battle of Britain Memorial Flypast be passing over the show ground, but the RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team will be dropping in to the Grand Ring to salute the 2024 South Suffolk Show President!
As always there will be plenty to see and do outside the grand ring including farriers in the forge, gun dogs working, terriers racing, farm machinery new and old, the Ferretworld Roadshow who will be looking for volunteers of all ages to race against their ferrets, and the infamous ‘Sheep Show’ with their dancing sheep!
2024 Timetable of Events 3(Subject to Alteration)
Grand Ring
09:30 – 10:15 – Suffolk Gundog Display
10:15 – 11:00 – JPL Shetland Pony Racing
11:00 – 11:45 – HOH Equine Display
11:45 – 12:15 – Parade of Hounds
12:15 – 13:00 – JPL Shetland Pony Racing
13:00 – 13:30 – Machinery Display
13:30 – 13:45 – Battle of Britain Memorial Flypast (subject to weather conditions)*
13:45 – 14:30 – HOH Equine Display
14:30 – 15:15 – RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team (subject to weather conditions)*
15:15 – 16:30 – Grand Parade
16:30 – 17:00 – Vintage Tractor Display
*Please note that certain attractions can only go ahead under suitable weather conditions. In the event of inclement weather the Grand Ring schedule of events will be revised accordingly.
Countryside Ring
9:30 – 10:45 – Donkey Classes
10:45 – 11:15- EATC Terrier Racing
11:15 – 13:15 – Suffolk Heavy Horse Classes
13:15 – 13:45 – Ferretworld Roadshow
13:45 – 14:15 – Suffolk Gundog Display
14:15 – 14:45 – EATC Terrier Racing
14:45 – 15:15 – Ferretworld Roadshow
15:15 – 15:45 – Suffolk Gundog Display
15:45 – 16:15 – EATC Terrier Racing
16:15 – 16:45 – Classic Car Display
Bands in the Picnic Area
10:00 – 10:30 – Breckland Brass Band
10:45– 11:15 – Different Accents
11:30 – 12:00 – Breckland Brass Band
12:15 – 12:45 – Different Accents
13:00 – 13:30 – Box River Junction
13:45 – 14:15 – Serena Grant
14:30 – 15:00 – Box River Junction
15:00 – 16:00 – Serena Grant
The Sheep Show
Performances at 10:00, 12:45 and 15:00
Green Dragon Morris Dancers
11:00 – 11:30 in front of the Sheep Show
14:00 – 14:30 in front of the Sheep Show
DOG SHOW
Brought to the show by Pooch’s Yard – Doggie Day Care Ltd
11:00 – Best Trick
11:30 – Waggiest Tail
12:00 – Prettiest Princess
12:30 – Fabulous Fellas
13:00 – Golden Oldie (7+)
13:30 – Cutest Puppy (3 months to 18 Months)
14:00 – Best Rescue
14:30 – Perfect Pedigree
15:00 – Cutest Crossbreed
15:30 – Best Young Handler
16:30 – Best in Show
Gundog Display
The Suffolk Gundog Club provide a remarkable display of skill and obedience with their retrievers and spaniels. Replicating a field trial within the grand ring, the dogs are put through their paces searching and retrieving on command. Constantly alert and with their eagerness to work, these dogs and their talented handlers never fail to impress.
Falconry
Thrilling displays of falconry always attract the crowds around the grand ring, as birds of prey soar high over the showground before returning to the glove with deft precision. Accompanied by enlightening and entertaining commentary, a selection of birds will showcase their magnificent wing spans as they dominate the sky at the show. PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE ONGOING RESTRICTIONS WITH REGARD TO AVIAN INFLUENZA THERE WILL BE NO FALCONRY AT THE 2024 SHOW.
Terrier Racing
The East Anglian Jack Russell & Lurcher Club delight the crowds with the antics of their Terrier Racing Team, and invite visitors into the ring to compete with their own dogs. Clear to see the joy on the faces of the dogs (and their owners) as they chase the sock, this is a firm favourite amongst dog lovers, and coupled with an equally popular event especially for the younger children called Race the Terrier!
Vintage Tractor Collection
Lines of lovingly restored Vintage Tractors and Stationary Machines cement the agricultural roots of the show, allowing for a moments reminiscing over times gone by. This year’s Tractor Judges; Mr Angus Paterson and Mr Gary Woodrow, will be awarding the “Flack Perpetual Challenge Cup” for the best concours tractor, the “Clarke Perpetual Challenge Cup” for the best original working tractor (pre-1965), and the “Stacey and Partners Perpetual Challenge Salver” for the best concours stationary engine. Those wishing to exhibit either a tractor or stationary engine, please click on the link below and return the completed application to the Show Secretary.
CONGRATULATIONS to the 2024 Vintage Tractor and Stationary Engine Winners;
Mr C. Lambert with the best concours tractor,
Mr J. Lambert with the best original working tractor (pre-1965),
Mr & Mrs P. Smith with the best concours stationary engine.
