The Kent County Show 2025

Maidstone

Type:Show / Display

Kent Showground, Detling Hill, Detling, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3JF

Tel: +44 (0)1622 630975

The Kent County Show

About

Organised by the Kent County Agricultural Society, the show attracts more than 80,000 visitors keen to enjoy one of the UK’s best countryside, farming and produce events. The range of animals is a major draw and its equine and livestock judging attracts entrants and spectators from far and wide.

The show, now in its 102th year, features a spectacular arena for displays, a livestock area, countryside area. woodland area, heritage and shopping areas and lots of family-friendly entertainment.

Visit the Livestock area for competitions, sheep shearing, a working show diary

The Equine Area for show jumping, heavy horse village and the chance to see Duke the Unicorn. 

The countryside area for pig racing, falconry and sheep dog displays. 

The Woodland area for Saxon re-enactments, clay pigeon shooting and archery.  

The Heritage area for vintage vehicles and the Kent Youth Trials

Shopping area for the shopping avenue, produced in the Kent area, and antiques and vintage village.

Access to the showground is easy as it’s positioned between the M2 and M20 motorways on the A249. There is plenty of free parking and a dedicated area for disabled motorists.

Book Tickets

Guide Prices

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Map & Directions

Opening Times

Season (4 July 2025 - 6 July 2025)
DayTimes
Friday - Sunday08:00 - 18:00

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