The 93rd Kent County Show, the annual flagship event of registered charity the Kent County Agricultural Society, took place on 5, 6 and 7 July 2024, displaying the best of Kent through livestock and equine competitions, trade, exhibits and more.
Alongside returning favourites across the showground, such as Kent YFC, The Sheep Show and the Produced In Kent area, Ben Atkinson and the Atkinson Action Horses team wowed the crowds in the Astor Ring with their incredible display of stunt riding and horsemanship.
Elsewhere on the showground, the Countryside Village received a revamp for 2024, with new ring activities and a host of countryside talks drawing visitors in to learn all about rural pursuits, falconry and canine activities.
For younger visitors, this year’s Kent County Show offered an even wider range of entertainment than ever before On arrival, children visiting the show were able to claim their free Activity Book, with games and educational quizzes guiding them around the showground to learn all about farming, food and the countryside.
In the Living Land Village, educational activities suitable for all ages offered a taste of food production in the county whilst The Sheep Show delighted crowds with his amazing dancing sheep.
Commenting on the success of the show, Julian Barnes, chairman of the Kent County Agricultural Society, said: “Over the last three days, it’s been a pleasure to see Kent coming together to celebrate food, farming, rural pursuits, business and much more at the Kent County Show.”
Nikki Dorkings, general manager of the Kent County Agricultural Society, added: “An increased focus on education around food and farming for younger visitors proved particularly successful this year, with crowds flocking to our Living Land Village to join in with a huge range of engaging educational activities throughout the weekend.
“This area of the show is key to the society’s charitable objectives, and we look forward to continuing to grow the Living Land Village in the years to come.”
With the 2024 Kent County Show completed, the Kent County Agricultural Society is now turning its attention towards the 94th Kent County Show, which will take place on 4, 5 and 6 July 2025.
