Always a popular attraction this branch of equestrian sport consists of very fast races, exciting for participants and spectators alike, performed by excellent riders on well-trained ponies. They require a high degree of athletic ability, good riding skills, hand-to-eye coordination, general determination to see things through to the end no matter what, and a competitive spirit which nevertheless requires an ability to work together with other riders and a willingness to help one another.
The games are played by teams, pairs or individuals. Whichever format is chosen, the same general rules apply: no whips, no spurs, no bad or un-sporting behaviour. Come cheer on your county’s team as they
The Grand Parade is the traditional procession of all the livestock and heavy horse winners into the centre ring to collect their trophies. It is a good opportunity to see many different breeds of animal, often some of the best examples in the country.
An additional attraction this year, a different musical ride or quadrille will take place each day in Ring Two. The Musical Ride fills the ring with movement, children ride horses in circles and straight lines and formations in rhythm to music. This display also teaches the riders to consider others in the ride and so learn to work as part of a team.
The Beach
"Oh we do like to be beside the seaside"
With weathermen predicting blue skies and sunshine for August, we are once again bringing the seaside to Bakewell. A sandy beach in an open-sided marquee will shade the beach so children can play safely, buckets and spades can be either brought or borrowed (returnable deposit of £1 applies). With deck chairs provided for supervising adults, donkey rides and a Punch and Judy Show the beach is always very popular with the whole family.
The Village Green
Titan the Robot
8ft of Steaming Robotic Loveliness....
Titan the Robot is the worlds first robotic impersonator is Back at Bakewell Show!
However you first encounter Titan the Robot it will be a memorable experience and you won’t want it to be your last. He performs an ever changing array of comedy sketches and routines at all kinds of events, across the UK and indeed the world. Titan has appeared with Rhianna, JLS and Jool Holland and is now a celebraty in his own right.
Always very popular at the Show and perfroms twice a day, watch out for his appearance times in the Village Green and on this website.
15 Minute Theatre Our ever popular 15 minute theatre by the Storybag Theatre company will also be back with a new performance... more information to follow.
Music to our EarsDuring your day why not take five minutes to sit down, have an ice cream and enjoy the atmosphere provided on our Village Green Provided by both Jed Hone’s Jazz Band and Bakewell Silver Band.
Food & Farming
The Sheep Show - Edu-tainment at its bestThe Sheepshow is a fun and educational live show of sheep breeds and shearing. It is seen at numerous outdoor events throughout the year from the North of Scotland to Cornwall and even Northern Ireland and is fun for all ages. It is both entertaining and educational and is set on the back of a 40’ stage trailer where the sheep are introduced on to the stage ".It’s a bit like Miss World in sheep" says New Zealander Richard Savory who owns and operates the show from their farm in Norfolk.
The sheep ,with names like Nobby the Norfolk horn and Susie the Southdown are clapped onto the stage where they stand on their podiums for the 30 minute show ,there is then a well commentated shearing demonstration showing how you get wool from the sheep’s back to a jumper to wear. "Don’t miss The Sheepshow shuffle". Yes, dancing sheep!
“Great fun, brilliantly presented and what great sheep.”
“Still talking about the dancing sheep and it’s 5 days later.”
The Murmuring Wheel GroupNow you know which sheep are which, and where wool comes from why not walk next door the the murmuring wheel group and see how a raw fleece is turned into a blanket, scarf or jumper.
Horticulture Marquees 
Gardening Question Time RoadshowA very popular attraction since 2009 the
ITV and Daily Mail’s Gardening Question Time Roadshow has become an integral part of the Bakewell Show’s
Trade Horticulture Marquee. Always popular with both entrants and the general pubic the format allows participants to win gardening prizes form lawnmowers to gardening gloves
When Lord Patrick Lichfield wrote to the Gardeners Diary programme requesting that the Presenters come along to one of his many Flower Shows as a ’Gardening Question Time’, I.T.V. accepted the challenge and produced its first ever open air ’
Gardening Question Time’. It was such a success that after 12 years later the open air event is still being booked out and to date has covered more than 1,683 shows in the UK from Cardiff International Arena, N.E.C Birmingham ,Ideal Home Show Earls Court London to name but a few. The shows has and indeed still is appearing at most of the major County Shows in the U.K. It can also proudly boast that the show appears annually at the famous Bakewell Show and Leeds Castle.
Madam Zucchini
Vegetable entertainer Madam Zucchini will be performing her "5 a day" vegetable theatre show in Competitive Horticulture. Locally grown heroes Peter Parsnip & Lois Leek battle to save the world from the Artificial Cheese Beast! Kids can watch her entertaining show and help save the world by creating their own vegetable superhero!
Other Attractions at the 2012 Bakewell Show Include: Wednesday* Cattle Judging – from 9.45 in the ABC area
* Show Jumping
* Goat Show – behind the ABC
* Rabbit Show
* Arab & Palomino Classes
* Ex Race Horse & Veteran Classes
* Miniature Horses
* Heritage Classes
* Private Driving & Concours D’elegance
* Vintage Cars
* Working Hunter Ponies
* Parade of Hounds
Thursday* Commercial Beef Classes
* Sheep Judging – behind the ABC
* Light
Trade Turnouts
* Parade of hounds
* Hackneys
* In-hand Shires
* Shetlands, Dartmoor & Exmoor Ponies
* Children’s Show Ponies
* Vintage Motorbikes
* Pigeon & Poultry Competitions
Both Days* Heavy Horse Turnouts
* Scurry Driving
* Horticulture Show
* Food Hall – in the ABC
* Premier Dog Show
* Samsalin Dog Crèche
* Vintage Farm Machinery
* Floral Art Show
* Craft Tent
* Fisherman’s Walk
* Dairy & Meat Products Competition
* The Scouts Climbing Wall
* Pakefield Ferrets
* Birds of Prey
* Cookery demonstrations
* Craft & Home Economics Display by the WI
* Children’s Fairground Rides
* The National Trust – have-a-go drystone walling
Please note that the following classes will be held on the Tuesday 2nd August.* Show Hunters
* Working Hunters
* Hacks
* Riding Horse
* Cobs
* Side Saddle
The Imps
Mounted Games
