South of England Agricultural Society excited to announce its 2026 events

Spring Live.

• Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th April 2026
• 9am - 5pm
• South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex

Celebrate the arrival of spring with a weekend packed full of fun and activities for the whole family. Featuring live and interactive entertainment, animal encounters, shopping, and a food hall brimming with delicious artisan treats from local and independent producers, Spring Live. is the perfect way to embrace the season.

Younger visitors can enjoy meeting a variety of farm animals, taking part in chocolate and circus skills workshops, trying their hand at wand making, and experiencing a donkey ride. Highlights include the Alpaca Show, the Pygmy Goat Show, lawnmower racing, a dog show, archery, axe throwing, and the opportunity to ride in a classic car.

Tickets are available from www.seas.org.uk.

South of England Show

• Friday 5th, Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June 2026
• 9am – 6.30pm
• South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex

The South of England Show is a staple in the agricultural and equestrian calendar. The 2026 event returns with an action-packed three days of displays and competitions, live entertainment, country pursuits, and rural crafts.

A family-friendly celebration of the countryside and British farming, this show offers everything from international showjumping and countryside ring displays to vintage farm machinery and the Living Land Theatre, alongside the traditional livestock competitions.

Tickets are available from www.seas.org.uk.

Autumn Show and Horse Trials

• Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th September 2026
• 9am – 5pm
• South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex

The Autumn Show and Horse Trials brings countryside pursuits and equestrian excitement to life. Watch elite riders compete in the South of England International Horse Trials with dressage, showjumping and cross-country.

Visitors can enjoy varying displays in the countryside ring, from angling to birds of prey, and try their hand at rural activities such as bushcraft and fly-casting, while children can enjoy meeting the farm animals, sheep shearing demonstrations, and marvelling at the steam engines.

Canine companions are welcome to participate in terrier racing and scurries, and there will be gundog displays and the chance to meet rare breed gundogs. Offering mouthwatering food and drink stalls and unique shopping opportunities, this autumnal event is a must-visit for all ages.

Tickets are available from www.seas.org.uk.

Winter Fair

• Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd November 2026
• 9am – 5pm on 21st and 9am – 4pm on 22nd
• South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex

Get into the festive spirit at the Winter Fair 2026. Explore a wide variety of stalls offering artisan products, gifts, and festive treats from local vendors. The perfect place to kickstart your Christmas shopping.

Capture Christmas memories in the giant snow globe, enjoy storytelling sessions with Mistletoe the Elf, and visit Santa’s grotto. Visitors can also take part in festive activities, including willow weaving and chocolate decorating, while live music, street food and a children’s funfair add to the Christmas atmosphere.

Tickets are available from www.seas.org.uk.