The Bucks County Show

Thursday 28th  August 2025

8.00am – 6.00pm

Weedon Park, situated on the outskirts of Aylesbury town, is home to the Bucks County Show.

The Bucks County Show is one of the best one day agricultural shows in the country and one of Buckinghamshire’s main summer attractions.

Get ready for a day packed with excitement, tradition, and countryside charm at the 156th Bucks County Show. From the exceptional Cattle Lines showcasing the best in livestock to the vibrant Home & Garden marquee brimming with creativity and homegrown talent, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy thrilling exhibitions, animal shows, unique arts and crafts, mouth-watering local food, and top-tier entertainment. Hold onto your hats as the Osborne Refrigerators Double Harness Scurry makes its dramatic return, and don’t miss the high-octane stunts of The Imps Motorcycle Display Team. 

The Horse Section promises to be a standout feature of the day, alongside exciting equestrian events and livestock competitions. Whether you’re a countryside enthusiast or just looking for a fun family day out, the Bucks County Show is not to be missed.

Free Bus Service

A complementary bus service will be available between Aylesbury Railway Station, Station Way, Aylesbury and the showground. Brought to you by our friends at Motts Travel.

The first bus will depart from Station Way at 9.30am and will shuttle to and from the showground throughout the day.

The Home and Garden marquee is filled with entries from people demonstrating their skills in cooking, wine making, photography, flower arranging, handicrafts and flower and vegetable growing.

There are over two hundred trade stands, Shopping Marquee, a new larger Food Hall and an entertaining Countryside Area with many demonstrations showing the rural way of life.

The Show tries to provide a mixed agenda packed with competitions, displays and breathtaking events whilst aiming to demonstrate traditional Buckinghamshire rural and agricultural activities.

There is something for all the family to enjoy so why not come along and end the summer holidays with a fantastic family day out at the Bucks County Show.

This year we will be joined by Animal Antiks, showing off an assortment creatures big and small, including their Alpacas. 

For more details check out the official website. (EXTERNAL WEBSITE)

THE HISTORY

The Bucks County Show, one of Britain’s longest-running agricultural events, stands as a proud symbol of Buckinghamshire’s rural heritage, drawing crowds and competitors alike for more than 160 years.

Founded in 1859 as the Royal and Central Bucks Agricultural Show, the event was born from the unification of earlier farming societies in the region. It adopted the name Royal Bucks Show in 1891, and by 1923, it became known by its present name—the Bucks County Show.

Over the decades, the show has rotated through various locations across the county including Chesham, Marlow, High Wycombe, Winslow, Bletchley, Waddesdon, and Mentmore. From 1952 to 1988, the grounds of Hartwell House hosted the event before it moved permanently to Weedon Park near Aylesbury, where it remains today.

The show has historically taken place on the first Thursday of September, a change introduced in 1952 from its original mid-September slot. Despite its long and storied run, the Bucks County Show has only been interrupted a handful of times—most notably during the World Wars, the 2001 foot-and-mouth outbreak, and the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021.

Now held annually in late August, the Bucks County Show has evolved into a bustling, family-friendly celebration of countryside life. Run by the Bucks County Agricultural Association, the event boasts over 60 cattle classes, 30 sheep competitions, and nearly 80 equine events, including qualifiers for prestigious national contests such as the Horse of the Year Show and the Royal International Horse Show.

In addition to livestock and equestrian showcases, attendees can enjoy vintage tractor exhibitions, food halls, countryside demonstrations, children’s petting zones, and stunt-filled arena acts.

As organisers prepare for the next edition of the show, locals and visitors alike are reminded of its enduring role in preserving Buckinghamshire’s farming traditions and fostering community spirit.

The Bucks County Show isn’t just an agricultural event—it’s a celebration of rural resilience, continuity, and the timeless charm of English country life.