There is entertainment in the Bradford’s Main ring throughout the day. The main attraction this year
is the sensational motorcycle stunt team – Moto Stunts International – whose all-action death defying
stunts are sure to thrill.

Also in our main arena we will be welcoming back Bob Hogg and his sheepdog display.  Bob travels around the country with his sheepdog display and enjoys taking the world of the shepherd and his dog into countryside arena’s, showing the skills these amazing animals have, whilst offering great entertainment.

Other entertainment throughout the day includes:

The Sheep Show – is a humorous educational live stage show about sheep and wool.  Edu-tainment at it’s best. Nine breeds introduced onto their own stage. Don’t miss the Dancing Sheep!

Jonathan Marshall – Jonathan Marshall has earned his reputation as one of the worlds leading display falconers over the last 30 years.  Not content with just flying birds of prey, Jonathan introduced dancing Spanish horses into his display and trained both birds and horses to work together.

Strawberry Jam the Clown is a cheeky, bright, bubbly, mischievous character. Strawberry performs comedy magic and circus skills shows, including juggling stunt chickens and her magic washing machine!

Lots of surprise Walkabout visitors!

Wyld Morris – A mixed Cotswold and Border Morris Side from Bridport and Monkton Wyld. Formed twelve years ago we now have  some twenty dances in our repertoire including our own Bridport Rope Dance. Musicians on accordion/ melodeon , violin, guitar , bass , pipe and drum!  See Wyld Morris performing outside the beer tent in our Countryside field.

Professor Crump – The Professor – standing eight foot tall in his magnificent top hat and entertaining with his Crumpantics. Stiltwalking, balloon modelling, magic and general mayhem!

BubbleMan and Bubble Faerie – bringing their bubbly magic to our show!  Look out for them around the showground!

Piano Bike Girl – Chloe and her fabulous piano bike will be cycling around the showground, make sure you stop and listen to this very talented pianist and singer.

Sheridan the Sheepdog – bring smiles, laughter and amazement to adults and children alike.

The FB Pocket Orchestra – playing around the show ground and taking listeners back to the hot jazz, blues, ragtime & popular dances of the 1920/30s & earlier.

Dorset Young Farmers Marquee – learn about our local clubs and watch sheep shearing.

St Swithun’s Band – The St Swithun’s Brass Band is based in Bridport, Dorset.  Listen to them play in our Jack Norman field (opposite the Food Hall) from 10.00am to 12.30pm.

A fun packed Countryside Arena with everything from ferret racing to gun dog displays.

The Melplash Inn – our fabulous public bar hosted by Palmers Brewery of Bridport

Discover Farming MarqueeA must visit for all families who are interested in learning more about food production and farming.  Packed with hands-on activities for children including grinding wheat, making, cooking and eating pizzas, making cheese and apple juice, apple juicing, handling baby chicks, milking a goat and even calving a cow!!

Cookery Theatre hosting a number of cookery demonstrations throughout the day.  Confirmed chefs for this year are:

Sanjay & Helen Choudhury from Taj Mahal restaurant in Bridport
Jaap Schep, Three Horseshoes Pub & Kitchen in Burton Bradstock
Jake Swain of Station Kitchen in West Bay
James Mearing, Executive Chef at Summer Lodge Country House & Restaurant in Evershot
Luyanda Nkonyeni from The Acorn Inn in Evershot

 

Traditional Punch & Judy show throughout the day by Peter Maggs, find them by the Craft & Traders marquees

Fun Fair provided by Edward Danter – one of the leading fun fairs in Britain.

Horse showing and show jumping 

Heavy Horses

Livestock classes for cattle, sheep, goats and pigs

Food Hall packed with local producers all selling their delicious food

Two huge craft marquees packed with lots traders selling a unique range of handmade goods.

Homecraft & Horticulture marquees – hundreds of classes to take part in!

Bees & Honey, Woodcraft, Thatching, Hedge Laying, blacksmithing, spinning & weaving and lots more rural crafts to see!

Vintage and Classic Car display from Transport of Yesteryear

Vintage Tractor display

Over 400 trade stands, HUGE Food Hall, Cookery demonstrations throughout the day

Hounds and beagles – parade of hounds and a chance to meet these wonderful animals.

And the highlight of the Show, the parade of award winning animals.