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Kent County Show

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The Kent County Show , held on 7 , 8 , 9 July 2017 at the Kent Showground , Maidstone is the region ' s showcase event for farming , countryside and rural life . The three day Show brings together the very best of Kent with animals , food , fun and excitement giving a true feel of what The Garden of England has to offer .

The fun and thrilling Shetland Pony Grand National will feature in the main Astor Ring twice a day . These tiny riders aged 8-13 years will seem to fly over a series of jumps to compete for a place in the final race which is held at the Olympia Horse Show in London . Don ’ t forget to cheer on your favourite rider to help them reach the finish line first .

The Show has extended its additional free child friendly entertainment with the help of some friendly dinosaurs which can be seen on all three days . Visitors can also meet Mr and Mrs Flora , have a free ride on a pony , visit the interactive Tractor Ted area or listen to exciting and mystical stories in the Woodland Area . Our Country , Game and Canine area will also feature free entertainment including birds of prey , terrier racing , the Sheep Show , the dog and duck display and the UK Pole Climbing Championships .

The Kent County Show provides visitors with a chance to see top class competitive show jumping . The equine area will have over 1000 entries in classes including showing classes , farrier demonstrations , heavy horse turnouts and the fast paced scurry driving competitions .

Visitors can view over 800 prize winning cattle , sheep , goats and pigs in our Agricultural area . Learn more about wool with the Kent Guild of Spinners , Dyers and Weavers and British Wool Marketing Board , visit the stunning Poultry Tent , watch the sheep shearing demonstration and visit the incredible Kent Young Farmers Clubs area where they will be showing cattle , sheep and pigs .

Experience the Flower Show complete with flower displays , floral art competitions , plant advice and the Kent Federation of Horticultural Societies . Visit our Food Hall and Tents with over 100 stands ranging from local cheeses and juices to the more international oils and liqueurs .

With the chance to meet Titan the Robot , listen to a variety of live music , visit the vintage vehicles or see the Kent Spitfire flying overhead , the Kent County Show offers endless opportunities .