If you’re trying to plan around Cornwall’s agricultural shows in 2026, you’ll quickly find that the dates, prices, and opening times are spread across about seven different websites.
This guide pulls everything together into one place, with cited sources so you can double check anything you’re not sure about. Every show listed below takes place in Cornwall, not Devon or Somerset or the broader West Country. From the Royal Cornwall Show in early June through to the Cornish Winter Fair in November, we hope you make many great memories with your family this year…
Whether you’re a livestock exhibitor planning your summer, a family looking for a proper day out, or a visitor trying to time a holiday around the show season, the information below is what you actually need before you set off.
Cornwall’s 2026 Agricultural Shows at a Glance
Here are the seven main agricultural shows happening in Cornwall in 2026. Each one is covered in detail further down the page.
| Show | Date | Location | Adult Gate Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Cornwall Show | 4 to 6 June 2026 | Wadebridge, PL27 7JE | £26 per day |
| Liskeard Show | Saturday 11 July 2026 | Merrymeet, PL14 3LE | £15 early bird / £17 standard |
| Stithians Show | Monday 13 July 2026 | Stithians, TR3 7DP | £18 advance |
| Camborne Show | Saturday 18 July 2026 | Gear Farm, Camborne | £10 (2025 price, 2026 TBC) |
| Launceston Show | Thursday 30 July 2026 | Kennards House, PL15 7EZ | £15 early bird |
| Camelford Show | Wednesday 12 August 2026 | Marshgate, PL32 9YN | TBC (on the gate) |
| Cornish Winter Fair | 21 and 22 November 2026 | Wadebridge, PL27 7JE | FREE |
Royal Cornwall Show
The big one. The Royal Cornwall Show is the county’s flagship agricultural event and has been running since 1793. It’s held over three days in early June at the Royal Cornwall Showground in Wadebridge, and it pulls in around 120,000 visitors across the three days.
If you’ve never been, picture a small town that appears for three days and then vanishes. There are around 1,000 trade stands, hundreds of livestock classes (cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, horses, poultry, pigeons, rabbits, bees, and rare breeds), a flower marquee, a cookery theatre, live music, and a woodlands area. The 2026 edition will host the Beltex English National Show and the British Charollais South West Feature Show, plus a new Interbreed Group of Three Championship for sheep breeders.
This is the show that most visitors to Cornwall in early June end up planning around, and it’s worth at least one full day if you want to see it properly. Plenty of people come for all three.
The Details
| Dates | Thursday 4, Friday 5, and Saturday 6 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Opening Times | Gates open 7am for members and online ticket holders. General gate sales from 8.30am. Trade stands close from 6.30pm. |
| Location | Royal Cornwall Events Centre, Whitecross, Wadebridge, PL27 7JE |
| Adult (full day) | £26 online |
| Child (4 to 15) | £6.50 |
| Family (2+2) | £59 |
| Late entry (after 3.30pm Thu/Fri or 2.30pm Sat) | Adult £13, Child £4 |
| Camping (6 nights, Mon 1 to Sat 6 June) | £110 per pitch |
| Parking | Free on site |
Top tip: Buy tickets online before the day. The gate queues on Saturday morning are not fun.
Book Royal Cornwall Show tickets on the official site
Liskeard Show
The Liskeard Show is one of the biggest one-day agricultural shows in the South West. The 2026 edition will be the 121st, and it takes place at the showground in Merrymeet, just outside Liskeard in east Cornwall.
The show covers all the usual livestock sections (cattle, sheep, horses, donkeys, poultry), a pig display marquee, a fun dog show, Young Farmers classes, and a Country Home Crafts section. There are over 160 trade stands on the field, plus the Cornish Food and Drink, Craft and Community, and Lifestyle Marquees. There’s a Countryside Area, Vintage Tractors, Classic Cars, an Education Area, a Small Animal Crescent, a bouncy castle, a funfair, and live music throughout the day.
It’s a proper full-day family event, and the early bird price makes it one of the better-value shows on the Cornish calendar.
The Details
| Date | Saturday 11 July 2026 |
|---|---|
| Location | The Showground, Merrymeet, near Liskeard, PL14 3LE |
| Early Bird (until midnight 30 June) | Adult £15, Child (5 to 15) £5, Family (2+2) £35 |
| From 1 July onwards | Adult £17, Child £6, Family (2+2) £40 |
| Under 5s | Free |
| Carers | Free with ID (PIP accepted) supporting a paying disabled person |
| Parking | Free |
Top tip: The early bird closes at midnight on 30 June. If you’re sure you’re going, book before then and save a couple of quid per adult.
Book Liskeard Show tickets and check the schedule
Stithians Show
Stithians Show has been running since 1834 and is recognised as one of the largest one-day agricultural shows in the United Kingdom. It regularly attracts over 20,000 visitors, exhibitors, competitors, traders, and entertainers, all on one Monday in July.
The show takes place at the Stithians Showground, near Truro, on the day after Feast Sunday (the Sunday closest to 13 July). Competitive sections cover everything from cattle, sheep, horses, pigs, and goats through to fur and feather, show jumping, horticulture, and domestic arts. The Sunflower Trail for children, the Buskers’ Corner Pop-Up Festival, and the Main Stage live music line-up give it a properly festival-like feel alongside the agricultural core.
For West Cornwall locals, this is the agricultural show of the year. It tends to feel busier and more energetic than the day-to-day rhythm of the larger Royal Cornwall.
The Details
| Date | Monday 13 July 2026 |
|---|---|
| Opening Times | Car park opens 7am, gates 8am, show closes 6pm |
| Location | The Showground, Stithians, Truro, Cornwall, TR3 7DP |
| Advance Adult | £18 |
| Junior (5 to 16) | £5 |
| Under 5s | Free |
| Family bundle (2 Adult + 2 Junior) | £41 |
| Show Guide | £2.99 |
| Show Catalogue | £4.00 |
Top tip: Ticket prices increase after 30 June, so it’s worth booking ahead. The number 36 bus runs directly to the showground if you’d rather not drive.
Book Stithians Show tickets on the official site
Camborne Show
The Camborne Show has been running since 1942 and was originally set up by the Holman family as a fundraiser for the Red Cross during the war. It’s a one-day show that celebrates Camborne’s rural heritage, and 2026 will be its 84th outing.
From 2025 the show moved to a new home at Gear Farm, on the outskirts of Camborne, around a 15 minute walk from the town centre. The classes include cattle (Guernseys, Holsteins, Devons, plus Young Farmers and Handlers), heavy horses, sheep, goats, caged birds, poultry, pigeons, and a fun dog show run by K9 Crusaders. The Horticultural Section, in partnership with the Kehelland Trust, covers vegetables, fruit, flowers, succulents, pot plants, and floral art.
It’s smaller than Stithians or the Royal Cornwall, which is part of its charm. Families with younger children often find it more manageable.
The Details
| Date | Saturday 18 July 2026 |
|---|---|
| Location | Gear Farm, Pendarves Road, B3303, Camborne |
| Adult (17+) | £10 (based on 2025 prices, 2026 TBC) |
| Child (12 to 16) | £5 |
| Tacker (under 11) | Free |
| Family (2 adults + 2 children) | £25 |
Top tip: The 2026 ticket prices weren’t published on the official site at the time of writing. Check closer to the date in case they’ve changed.
Check the latest details on the Camborne Show site
Launceston Show
The Launceston Show has been running since 1887 and bills itself as “where town meets country”. It takes place at Kennards House, three miles west of Launceston just off the A30, which makes it the easiest of the Cornish shows to reach if you’re driving from Devon or further afield.
You’ll find livestock classes for horses, cattle, sheep, and poultry, plus a Vintage section, over 200 trade stands, food tasting, Young Farmers games, a Floral Art Marquee, a children’s area with free face painting and a magician, and free entertainment in the Main Ring all day. The Bird Box Trail is free for kids and runs across the showfield.
It’s the latest of the major one-day Cornish shows in July and tends to be a fitting finish to the run of summer events.
The Details
| Date | Thursday 30 July 2026 |
|---|---|
| Opening Times | 8.30am to 5.30pm |
| Location | Kennards House, Launceston, PL15 7EZ (3 miles west of Launceston, just off the A30) |
| Early Bird Adult (until 16 July) | £15 |
| From 17 July onwards | £17 |
| Member Ticket | £18 (includes ringside seating and Members Marquee access) |
| Child (5 to 15) | £5 |
| Under 5s | Free |
| Family (2+2) | £35 |
| Parking | Free |
| Free shuttle bus | The “Little Red Bus” runs between Launceston and the showground throughout the day |
Top tip: Members tickets are open to anyone, not just farmers, and they include lunch (£20 separately), forward parking, and the Members Marquee. Worth it if you go every year.
Camelford Show
The Camelford Agricultural Show has been running since 1906 and 2026 marks its 118th edition. It’s held mid-week in August at Trevilla, Marshgate, just outside Camelford in North Cornwall.
It’s a traditional one-day country show. Livestock and agriculture sit at the heart of it, and the Grand Parade of prize-winning animals is the highlight of the afternoon. You’ll find sheep shearing displays, a heavy horse show, vintage vehicle collections, a dog show, cattle, sheep, and horse classes, a horticulture and handicraft section, and a good range of local food and drink. There’s also a designated charity each year. For 2026 the supported charities are Cancer Research UK (Camelford Branch), the Camelford and District Cardiology Group, and the Camelford Age Concern Bus.
The show returned in 2025 after a three-year pause due to rising costs, and the community turnout was strong. It’s a properly local agricultural show with a strong family feel.
The Details
| Date | Wednesday 12 August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Opening Time | From 8am |
| Location | Trevilla, Marshgate, Camelford, PL32 9YN |
| Tickets | Purchased on the gate. Card payments accepted. |
| Prices | 2026 prices not yet published. Check the official site closer to the date. |
Top tip: Camelford is a Wednesday show, which makes it easier to combine with a weekend stay in North Cornwall. It’s quieter than the weekend shows and you’ll find parking easier.
Check the latest Camelford Show details
Cornish Winter Fair
If you think the show season ends in August, the Cornish Winter Fair is the late-year addition you might not know about. It’s a two-day celebration of farming and food held indoors at the Royal Cornwall Events Centre in Wadebridge, and it includes the Wadebridge Prime Stock Show on the Saturday.
Over 150 trade stands cover food, drink, crafts, and Christmas shopping. There’s an educational discovery zone, a rare breeds exhibit, and Santa’s Grotto for the kids. The Prime Stock Show on Saturday is where local farmers compete with their finished cattle and sheep, and it’s a proper traditional pre-Christmas livestock event.
Best of all, entry and parking are completely free. It tends to draw over 10,000 visitors across the two days, and it’s a sensible way to combine farming heritage with a bit of festive shopping.
The Details
| Dates | Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| Opening Times | Saturday 10am to 5pm (includes the Wadebridge Prime Stock Show). Sunday 10am to 4pm. |
| Location | Royal Cornwall Events Centre, Wadebridge, PL27 7JE |
| Entry | FREE |
| Parking | FREE |
| Dogs | Not suitable. The event is held primarily indoors and gets busy. |
Top tip: Saturday is the busier day because of the Prime Stock Show. If you’re going for the Christmas market side of things, Sunday is calmer.
Visit the Cornish Winter Fair page
Planning Your Visit: The Practical Bits
Cornish agricultural shows are outdoor events for the most part, and the weather can turn quickly even in July. A bit of preparation makes the difference between a great day and a soggy one.
Check the Weather Before You Set Off
Cornwall weather is famously unpredictable. The morning can start in fog and end in 24 degree sunshine, or vice versa. Always check the forecast for the specific show location the day before, not just “Cornwall” in general. The north coast and south coast often get noticeably different weather on the same day.
Met Office forecast for Wadebridge covers the Royal Cornwall Show and Cornish Winter Fair. For the others, search the Met Office site by postcode.
What to Wear and Bring
- Wellies or sturdy boots. Showgrounds are grass fields. After any rain they get muddy fast, especially around the livestock rings.
- Layers. Bring a fleece or jumper, even in July. The mornings can be cool and the wind picks up if you’re near the coast.
- A waterproof jacket. Don’t trust the forecast entirely.
- Suncream and a hat. Cornwall sunshine is stronger than people expect. A long day in an open field will catch you out.
- Cash and a card. Most traders take card now, but some smaller stalls and the funfair stalls are still cash-only.
- A reusable water bottle. Refill points are usually available.
- Snacks for kids. Show food is good but the queues at lunchtime can be long.
Parking and Getting There
All the main Cornish shows offer free on-site parking. Arrive early if you want to be close to the gates. The first hour after gate opening is usually fine. By 11am the closer car parks tend to be full and you’ll be walking from the overflow.
Public transport is workable for Stithians (the 36 bus from Truro runs to the showground) and Launceston (the free Little Red Bus shuttles from town). For the Royal Cornwall Show, the closest train station is Bodmin Parkway and you’ll need a taxi or a lift from there.
Food and Drink at the Shows
Every show has multiple food stands, a Taste of Cornwall area or equivalent, and bars. You won’t go hungry. Expect to pay show prices though, which are higher than the supermarket. Cornish pasties, ice cream, hog roasts, and cream teas are everywhere. The food and farming pavilions are also good for sampling local producers, and you can often buy direct from the stallholders for less than you’d pay in the shops.
Bringing the Dog
Most outdoor Cornish shows welcome dogs on leads. The Cornish Winter Fair is the exception because it’s held indoors. If you’re bringing a dog, keep it on a short lead near livestock, bring water, and don’t leave it in the car. Even on cooler days, a parked car gets warm fast.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Royal Cornwall Show 2026?
The Royal Cornwall Show 2026 runs from Thursday 4 June to Saturday 6 June, at the Royal Cornwall Events Centre in Wadebridge.
What’s the biggest agricultural show in Cornwall?
The Royal Cornwall Show is the largest, attracting around 120,000 visitors over three days. Stithians Show is the biggest one-day show, with over 20,000 visitors annually.
Which Cornish agricultural show is best for families?
All of them work well for families, but the Liskeard, Stithians, and Camborne shows tend to be the most family-focused with dedicated children’s areas, funfairs, and free activities. The Royal Cornwall Show has more for older children and teenagers, including the cookery theatre and live music.
Are dogs allowed at Cornish agricultural shows?
Dogs on leads are welcome at all the outdoor shows. The Cornish Winter Fair in November is indoors and dogs are not suitable. Always keep dogs on a short lead around livestock and away from food areas.
How much does the Royal Cornwall Show cost in 2026?
Online tickets for the Royal Cornwall Show 2026 are £26 per adult per day, £6.50 per child (4 to 15), and £59 for a family ticket (2 adults plus 2 children). Late entry after 3.30pm Thursday or Friday, or after 2.30pm Saturday, drops to £13 per adult and £4 per child.
Are tickets cheaper if I book in advance?
Yes, almost always. Liskeard, Launceston, and Stithians all offer early bird pricing that’s a few pounds cheaper than gate price. The Royal Cornwall Show charges the same online and at the gate, but online tickets save you the queue.
Is the Cornish Winter Fair free?
Yes. Entry and parking are completely free for both days. It’s an unusual one in that respect, since most agricultural shows charge a gate fee.
What happens if it rains?
All the shows run rain or shine. Livestock judging continues, the marquees stay open, and the trade stands carry on. Bring a waterproof and decent footwear and you’ll be fine. Refunds aren’t issued for weather.
Can I exhibit livestock at these shows?
Yes. Each show has its own livestock entry deadlines, typically several weeks before the show date. Check the entry page on the official show website for class lists, schedules, and entry forms. The Royal Cornwall Show’s entries close on 29 May 2026.
Are there agricultural shows in Cornwall after August?
After Camelford in mid-August, the next major one is the Cornish Winter Fair in late November. There’s a gap of around three months over autumn, which is when most agricultural societies are catching up on admin and planning the next year.
Planning a Stay Around the Shows?
If you’re travelling to Cornwall for the Royal Cornwall Show or Cornish Winter Fair, both are held in Wadebridge. Our luxury lodges at Dinham Creek are about five minutes from the Royal Cornwall Showground, which makes them well placed for show week.
The lodges sleep two to six guests, have private hot tubs, and the estate is gated and quiet, which is useful after a long day on your feet in a busy showground. Camelford is about 25 minutes north, and Launceston is around 45 minutes by road.
View our Cornwall lodges and check availability
Sources and Further Reading
All dates, times, and prices on this page were verified against the official show websites at the time of publication. Information does change. Always confirm directly with the show before you travel.
- Royal Cornwall Show, official tickets page
- Royal Cornwall Show, future dates
- Cornish Winter Fair, official page
- Liskeard Show, official site
- Liskeard Show, ticket prices
- Stithians Show, official site
- Stithians Show, 2026 ticket booking
- Camborne Show, official site
- Camborne Show, plan your visit page
- Launceston Show, official tickets page
- Camelford Show, visitor information
- South West Farmer, 2026 agricultural show season round-up
- Met Office, UK weather forecasts
- Transport for Cornwall, bus and travel planning
Last verified: May 25, 2026. If you spot anything that’s changed or incorrect, please get in touch and we’ll update the page promptly.