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Birch Lane Showground, Puddletown, DT2 7LN
View everything that is coming to Dorset Spring Show 2025…
BMX Arena
This is the only show of its kind in the world, it’s fresh, new and has never been seen before until now! Coming to Dorset Spring Show, the display combine freestyle BMX and the extreme sport of mountainboarding which results in a breath-taking, jaw dropping ariel performance which is suitable for audiences of all ages.
The Sheep Show
Sponsored by Cornish Mutual
Introducing the Ewe-nique stage fun filled stage show presenting 9 different breeds of Sheep – that dance!
Audience participation is welcomed and you will be falling about laughing while learning all about sheep and wool.
Watch The Sheep Show on both days at 10:00, 13:00 & 15:30.
Axemen
Watch the skills of the forester and woodman before the modern machinery. See amazing accuracy and speed of wood chopping with razor sharp axes and saws.
Watch the Lumberjack Demonstrations in the Axemen Arena at 11:30 & 15:00 on both days of Dorset Spring Show.
Shetland Pony Racing
The Shetland Ponies and their young jockeys compete in a series of high speed races to gain the first prize rosette! Don’t miss out on cheering on your favourite to win!
Heavy Horse Logging
Showcasing the skills of the magnificent Heavy Horse before modern forestry equipment.
Sheep Dog Demonstrations
Showcasing the skill of the collie – a farmers best friend.
Terrier Racing
Sponsored by Pawbeck
Think your dog has what it takes to be crowned a winner? Then why not enter into this crowd roaring race? Entry is free and every dog is welcome! Just turn up at the Spring Arena and have a go! You may even win a rosette.
Gundogs
The skills of the working Gundogs.
Titan the Robot
Meet the mechanical giant that is Titan! He’s been on Big Brother, Britian’s Got Talent and even performed with Rihanna. Titan will perform three times on both days of Dorset Spring Show.
Ridgeway Potters Collective
The potters will share the processes behind making pottery, and demonstrating the dramatic raku firing technique. Watch this ancient process of the ceramics being rapidly heated and then placed into combustibles like sawdust where they will burst into flames and smoke.
Watch them demonstrate across Dorset Spring Show weekend!
Steam Engine Rides
Experience history first hand. Take a trip on the Steam Engine Trailer across the Spring Show.
Stationary Engines
Bees
The Bees are vital to plants, flowers and everything that blooms in the Spring!
Visit the Bee tent to have a go at wax candle rolling, learn about beekeeping, pollinating plants, take part in honey tasting and learn about the impact of the Asian Hornet.
Organised by Dorchester & Weymouth Beekeepers.
Food Hall
The Marquee of delicious foods and incredible smells! See over 50 local producers in the Food Hall.
Food & Drink Village
The Village is the area for delicious Dorset treats. Food & Drink to try and buy to take home to use in the kitchen, and to enjoy onsite to the sounds of the Music Stage.
Spring Competitions Marquee
View over 300 entries across Crafts, Photography, Cookery, Flowers, Vegetables and more! Which creations will be winners.
Competition Sponsors: Symonds & Sampson | Nantes Solicitors & Notaries | NFU Mutual
Gardeners Picks
All your gardening needs, greenhouses to mowers, floral nurseries to garden sculptures.
Spring Farm
Make some Spring friends – Meet Pigs, Sheep and Cows in the Spring Farm.
Poultry Tent
Come and meet adorable chicks and discover a variety of chicken breeds at the poultry tent.
(Peddle) Tractor Driving
You’ve met the Spring animals – now time to learn tractor driving on a peddle tractor!
Theatre – Floral & Food
Watch and learn new skills in the Demonstration Theatre. Demonstrators to be announced…
Vintage Vehicles
Step back in a bygone era with these magnificent machines. Ranging from Classic Cars to Vintage Tractors.
Dog Agility
Join Dogwise Training throughout the Show and see the talent of the dogs do agility!
Music Stage
Acts to be confirmed…
E. info@dorsetcountyshow.co.uk
T. 01305 264249
Venue: Birch Lane Showground, Puddletown, DT2 7LN
Show Office: Agriculture House, DT1 1EF