Attractions
A fun-filled day in the great outdoors, we promise something for everyone with both hooves and handlebars in the Grand Ring at the 2026 South Suffolk Show!
OG Performance Horses will be performing 2 captivating displays of trick riding, showcasing the beauty and power of the horse. Whilst JPL Shetland Pony Racing will provide a gutsy spectacle of speed!
For those who prefer horse power with an engine, Paul Hannam’s ATV Stunt Show (as seen on BBC’s Top Gear with Paddy McGuinness ) will give 2 high-adrenaline displays of daring stunts on quad bikes, flying over ever-increasing obstacles with all 4 wheels airborne! In addition we will be celebrating 100 years of British Sugar, with a display of agricultural machinery used over the years in the production of the sugar beet crop from field to factory.
As always there will be plenty to see and do outside the grand ring including farriers in the forge, birds of prey on the wing, gun dogs working, morris dancers and musicians entertaining, the ever popular vintage tractors, and everyone’s favourite: The Sheep Show! Not to mention the Lifestyle Marquee packed with unique creations, the Food Hall full of tempting treats, and sheep, pigs, cattle and horses all competing for rosettes amongst trade stands galore and carefully selected food vendors!
Even canine companions will be catered for with a fun dog show run by ‘Pooch’s Yard’ of Thetford, taking entries on the day and offering rosettes for the waggiest tail and shiniest coat!
And if you dare, the fun fair will be there!
2026 Timetable of Events
(Subject to Alteration)
GRAND RING PROGRAM
09.30 – 10.15 Suffolk Gundog Display
10.15 – 10.45 OG Performance Horses
10.45 – 11.25 JPL Shetland Pony Racing
11.25 – 11.55 Paul Hannam’s ATV Motorbike Display
11.55 – 12.30 CJ Falconry
12.30 – 13.00 Parade of Hounds
13.00 – 13.30 OG Performance Horses
13.30 – 14.00 Paul Hannam’s ATV Motorbike Display
14.00 – 14.30 JPL Shetland Pony Racing
14.30 -15.00 Machinery Display, celebrating 100 years of British Sugar, from Farm to Factory
15.00 – 16.30 Grand Parade
16.30- 17.00 Vintage Tractor Display
COUNTRYSIDE RING
08.30 – 10.30 Donkey Classes
10.30 – 12.00 Suffolk Heavy Horse Showing Classes
12.00 – 12.30 Dog and Sheep Show
12.30 – 13.00 Suffolk Heavy Horses Harness Class
13.00 – 13.30 Suffolk Gundogs Display
13.30 – 14.00 Green Dragons Morris Dancing Display
14.00 – 14.30 Dog and Sheep Show
14.30 – 15.10 CJ Falconry
15.10 – 15.40 Suffolk Gundogs Display
THE SHEEP SHOW
Performances at 10:00, 13:00 and 15:00
GREEN DRAGON MORRIS DANCERS
12 noon in Eat Street
15:00 in in Eat Street
PICNIC AREA
10.00 – 10.30 Breckland Brass Band
10.45 – 11.15 Alfie Neal
11.30 – 12.00 Breckland Brass Band
12.15 – 12.45 Alfie Neal
13.00 – 13.30 Honington Military Wives
13.45 – 14.15 Serena Grant
14.30 – 15.00 Honington Military Wives
15.15 – 16:15 Serena Grant
DOG SHOW
Brought to the show by Pooch’s Yard – Doggie Day Care Ltd
11:00 Best Young Handler (Not entered into BEST IN SHOW)
11:30 Fabulous Fella
12:00 Prettiest Princess
12:30 Cutest Puppy
13:00 Cutest Crossbreed
13:30 Perfect Pedigree
14:00 Golden Oldie
14:30 BEST IN SHOW
Entry on the day at £2.50 each category, owners are welcome to enter multiple classes.
All proceeds going to Beagle Welfare, registered number: 328633.
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.
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! PLEASE NOTE THAT TERRIER RACING WILL NOT BE AT THE 2026 SHOW
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 judge; Mr Graham Smieringale from Lincolnshire, 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 Secretary.
CONGRATULATIONS to the 2025 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.
