The 152nd

Harbottle Show

Saturday 5th September 2026

For our 152nd show we have a fantastic show planned with lots of exciting attractions. Keep an eye on this site for updates, click here to check out our Facebook page or click here to get in touch by email.

The Harbottle Show is a traditional Borders Show with a great mix of the old and the new. For our 2026 show we have a fine selection of entertainments. Including, Produce and Craft competitions, Terrier races, Vintage Vehicles, Quoits, Cumberland Wrestling, a Car Boot Sale, Food stalls, Trade Tents, Archery, a Dog show, Childrens Games and our own mini Music festival in the Music Stage Tent.

It's a grand day out for all the family.

Please note we have relectanly decided that because of the current Bluetongue situation there will not be a sheep show at the Harbottle Show this year.

You can see our full schedule for 2026 here.

About

The show is held in "The Oak Field" at Harbottle. A magnificent setting, the site is a natural amphitheatre below the fells of the ancient Drakestone and overseen be ruins of Harbottle Castle.

The first Show took place in 1854 - which is well over over 150 years ago that is because there were some years when the show had to be cancelled. The reasons for this were various; Two World Wars, floods, pandemics, foot and mouth disease, Princess Diana's funeral and due to lack of funds in the 1931 Great Depression. Click here to see some pictures of past show schedule leaflets and posters.

Over the years the Show has kept with tradition, with activities such as the Cumberland Wrestling, Terrier racing and Northumberland Quoits competitions, now we also have entertainments, childrens games, Have a go Archery, a Car Boot sale, Music and much more.

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The Music Stage

And in this years music tent we present!!

Good Guy Hank

From the harmonious heartlands of Scotland and the musical metropolis of Melbourne, Australia Good Guy Hank brings blistering bluegrass country guitar, lightning mandolin, virtuoso fiddle and three part harmonies. Look forward to music influenced by Hank Williams through to Elbow, and Drive by Truckers.

Dave Gray and Jon Doran

Dave Gray on button accordion and Jon Doran on fiddle/voice are two of Newcastle's most versatile folk musicians - their combined shows are an energetic whirlwind of enthusiasm, blending upbeat rhythms and music that will resonate deeply with the audience.

VoiceMale

And be sure not to miss those fabulous men and renowned scallywags who comprise The VoiceMale Folk Choir. They return once again to the show and with their dulcet tones, shanties and tales of yesteryear are sure to have you singing along whilst they project their collective lusty voices in the general direction of the Drake Stone!

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The Exhibition Tent

Keeping up the long tradition of village shows across England, the folk of Harbottle bring in their produce and craft work to compete and display in the Exhibition Tent all with the hope of a First and the Red Rosette.

So come along early and enter anything from your prized Gladioli, you best Jam or even a Giant Leek. The 2026 schedule can be found here Show Schedule 2026. And if baking is your thing then why not try your hand at the Singing Hinny made to a set recipe. (click here for a copy).