After the huge success of last year's Show, 2023 was even better. Spectators streamed in to enjoy the livestock, tradestands, vintage vehicles and family entertainment – and of course the fabulous weather! Equestrian entries were up, with showing and showjumping classes; Primrose from Great Glen won £50 for the Horse & Pony Accumulator riding Freddy, [...]
Blaston Show, one of the highlights of Leicestershire's summer season, is just days away. Topping the bill, subject to weather conditions, is a Flypast from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight's Avro Lancaster. There are only two airworthy Second World War Lancaster bombers left in the world from the 7,377 that were built – and [...]
This year's show takes place on Sunday 25th June, and we are looking forward to welcoming competitors, visitors and exhibitors for an action packed family day out. The new, larger venue proved a huge success last year; just outside Slawston on Langton Road, between Market Harborough and Uppingham, the postcode is LE16 7FA. The show [...]
Being a member of Blaston Show has just got even better! Not only have prices been held for 2023, new for this year, admission to the ever popular Pre-Show party is now free for members wearing their current membership badges on the night. Taking place in the Main Marquee on the evening of Friday 23rd [...]
After much deliberation the Blaston Show committee members have chosen this year's official charities; Macmillan Cancer Support (Market Harborough Group) and East Midlands Immediate Care Scheme (EMICS) will share top billing and matching donations once this year's show is done and dusted. There will be few people unaware of the work of Macmillan Cancer Support. [...]
Blaston Show held its AGM at the end of November, the committee able to share information about the funds raised for their chosen charities in 2022. The Air Ambulance Service in Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Warwickshire & Northamptonshire was the biggest recipient, awarded £6,000. Other charities benefiting from the show included Homestart South Leicestershire, Wigston Air [...]
After a two year lull, Blaston Show was back – and it really was bigger and better than ever. Having moved to a new, much larger showground, spectators flocked to the show breaking previous visitor records. Significant funds will have been raised for this year's nominated charities, the Air Ambulance and Home Start South Leicestershire, [...]
Activity levels are ramping up in a normally quiet field on the outskirts of the village of Slawston. In just six days our new Blaston Showground will be bustling as a stream of trailers containing horses, cattle and sheep are driven in, prized animals unloaded and the important task of grooming completed ahead of the [...]
8.30am - 12.00noon: Horses - Ridden Showing 12.00pm - 12.15pm: Parade of Westerby Basset Hounds 12.15pm - 12.45pm: Classic Car Parade 12.45pm – 1.00pm: Parade of Fernie Hounds 1.00pm – 1.35pm: The Rockets Childrens Motorcycle Display Team 1.35pm – 1.50pm: Fancy Dress 1.50pm – 2.30pm: Terrier Racing 2.30pm – 3.00pm: Tug of War/Bale Rolling 3.00pm [...]
Blaston Show organisers are looking forward to welcoming back competitors, visitors and exhibitors to their new, bigger and better, showground. Attracting up to 5,000 people each year this change of venue will provide extra space and scope to accommodate more of everything visitors have loved about the Show over the last 60 plus years. The [...]