Welcome

Welcome to the 138th Annual Penistone Show, which will be held on the Show Field / Recreation Ground in Penistone South Yorkshire. Penistone is a market town located in the heart of the Pennines and has long standing traditions, the Annual Agricultural Show being one of them.

There is a large free car park adjacent to the Show Field, and from the main entrance the bus station is 100 metres and the train station is 200 metres. There are regular bus services to / from Barnsley, Sheffield, Huddersfield, Stocksbridge (see Travel South Yorkshire for time tables). Also there are regular trains from / to Sheffield, Huddersfield, Barnsley, Leeds, Manchester (see Northern Rail for towns serviced and time tables). By road, the Showground is only 15 minutes from the M1, 10 minutes from the A628 Woodhead pass and 30 minutes from Huddersfield. Follow the link below to Multimap showing the routes into Penistone and where the show is held. Once you enter Penistone you will see signs directing you to the car parks.

Summary

The aims of Penistone Show are to provide an agricultural show, which promotes the countryside, agriculture & horticulture and associated interests. There are various livestock on display i.e. Cattle, Sheep, Pigs, Goats, Pigeons, Hens, Bantams, Shire Horses, Lurchers, Terriers, Companion Dogs and many more. There are exhibitions and displays including Vintage vehicles, Owls, Farriers, Dry Stone Walling, Hounds, Handicrafts, Horticulture, Photogaphy etc. Also promoted is the local farmers market where you can buy fresh produce direct from the growers, Butchers, Bakers, Cake makers, Jam Makers. The list is endless.

There are Livestock and equestrian competition classes, there is a 10K road race, organised by the Penistone Footpath Runners Club (download an entry form from their site) Trade stands vary from farm machinery and Implements to commercial enterprises selling country clothing, garden plants, furniture, cars and country crafts, etc.   

There are 3 rings providing entertainment throughout the day, and there are food outlets to keep you going and a fully licensed bar. You can become a member and dine in the large members marquee with views to both the main rings, or you could sit in the members area watching the entertainment in the main rings while enjoying a drink from the bar. There is privilege parking in the members only car park.

Live music is played at various times through the day. There are Jazz Bands, Brass Bands, Ladies Choirs, as well as music from a local radio stations Road Show. There is an excellent programme of events to keep you entertained throughout the day.

Health and Safety

The Penistone Show Committee welcomes all visitors to the Show and strife to make the Show an enjoyable and safe day out for all the family. The committee therefore have produced a health and safety manual which includes a health and safety policy statement. You can be download a PDF version of the manual here.

Sponsors and Trade Exhibitors

At Penistone Show we have a large number of Sponsors and Trade Exhibitors, which are made up of a wide selection of companies promoting their products / services. Some of these companies have placed an interest in being mentioned on this web site, should you like your company having a mention / link on this web site or wish to sponsor a section / class of the show, please forward you details to trade@penistoneshow.org.uk. You can download a list of trade exhibitors / sponsors.

You can download Adobe PDF reader here

Entrance Fees 2010

Adults - £8.00
Senior Citizens - £6.00
Children under 16 years of age Free (if accompanied by an adult  otherwise £2.50)
Pre - Show tickets £1.00 reduction
Order your pre show tickets here

Or become a Member
Associate Member (1 members badge)- £11.00
Member-(2 members badges)  £22
Patron (4 members badges) - £44.00
Download an application form for pre show tickets and memberships

SHOW HOTLINE: 07752 635304