Not your typical country fair.
The Great British Farm-Fest takes everything you think you know about a traditional countryside show and gives it a sharp, modern twist. Real farming, real characters, real opinions and plenty of unscripted moments, all woven into a day that feels alive, unpredictable and unmistakably British.
From dawn to dusk, every corner of the showground is alive with action. Big arena spectacles, hands-on experiences, live music, incredible food, animals and stories unfolding all at once.
Come and support British farming, celebrate farming heroes and meet the farmers of the future. Every day stuffed fuller than a Diddly Squat sausage.
The Grand Ring
Farm-Fests show-stopping centrepiece.The Grand Ring
Farm-Fests show-stopping centrepiece – big bold and built for spectacle. Supercharged with horses, tractors, machines, parades and heaps more.
Mighty Machines
Farm-Fests Mighty Machines ArenaMighty Machines
Get ready for the rumble of engines and the thrill of a different kind of horsepower at the Farm‑Fest Mighty Machines area
This line up is big, loud and action packed, expect full‑throttle entertainment. Featuring Olly Harrison Presents: Tractorama, Dancing Diggers, Lawn Mower Racing, Tractor Parades and loads more!
The Farm Yard
Get Up Close & Personal with the Countryside’s brilliant beasts.The Farm Yard
Up close and personal with the countryside’s brilliant beasts, Rare and Native Breeds, Cow Pat lotto, goat mountain, sheep auctions, meet the animals, the sheep salon and Pig Party – Plus some unusual festival awards.
Field to Fork
Celebrating Britain’s best food, drink and homegrown produce.Field to Fork
Celebrating Britain’s best food, drink and homegrown produce with the farmer’s market, live chef demos, firepit feasts, the Great British Wine Fest, and a series of hand-picked festival diners.
The Farmers Dog
The Famous Clarkson Pub brought to Farm-Fest with the HawkstoneThe Farmers Dog
Meet the team, taste Hawkstone’s British lagers & ciders and tuck into snacks in our recreation of the much-loved pub, proudly overlooking the Hawkstone Music Arena. Plus discover the Farmer’s Puppy and the Farmer’s Dough in their festival pop-ups.
The Diddly Squat Farm Shop
Lisa brings her Diddly Squat Farm ShopThe Diddly Squat Farm Shop
Lisa and the team will be bringing The Diddly Squat Farm Shop Pop Up, The Piddly Diddly, to The Great British Farm-Fest. Handpicking the best of the world-famous shop from sweet and savoury treats to homeware and clothing.
The World of Horses
The Nation’s Most Beloved AnimalThe World of Horses
A series of rings and shows demonstrating the breeds and talents of one of the Nation’s most beloved animal. From show ring to stable, it’s your chance to see everything from Suffolk Punch to Shetland Pony. Driven, ridden and western challenges await!
The Big Barn Theatre
The Big Barn Theatre is where the biggest conversations, and the biggest laughs happen.The Big Barn Theatre
The Big Barn Theatre is where the biggest conversations, and the biggest laughs, happen at The Great British Farm-Fest.
Each day brings lively debate, farming legends, classic stories and a couple of unique farm fest daily stage shows.
Farming Heroes
Celebrating Britain’s Farming HeroesFarming Heroes
ThAs a tribute to the nation’s farmers, we plan to celebrate 100 farming stories from across the UK. Throughout the year we will be hand picking stories and individuals that reflect the challenges and the skills from all types of farming and all types of farms. These heroes will be celebrated across the show, in exhibits and presentations and within our marketing beforehand. Nominations welcome.
Country Dogs
Celebrating our Four Legged FriendsCountry Dogs
Essential tools of the countryside and beloved companions. Dogs have many roles on the farm including livestock guardians, herding, and pest control. You rarely meet a farmer without a dog or three. Our four-legged friends will feature heavily, from demonstrations showcasing the skills of sheepdog herding, to working breeds displays.
The Farm Lab
Exploring the Science, the Ideas and the Innovations behind Morden FarmingThe Farm Lab
Journey to the future of British farming. We’ll explore innovations from regenerative farming to soil science and from clones to robots, as we look at what it will take to protect our national agricultural future.
The Old Country Fair
Combining the three essential classic elements of a traditional fair.The Old Country Fair
Combining the three essential classic elements of a traditional fair. Country Crafts, competitions and a traditional fair ground. From willow weaving, blacksmithing, forestry, and glass blowing to some traditional and not so traditional produce competitions in conjunction with The Women’s Institute.
The Hawkstone Music Arena
Britain’s Biggest Farming PartyThe Hawkstone Music Arena
Kicking off each day at 6pm the Music arena plans to be Britain’s biggest farming party. Expect five hours of entertainment each evening, with fantastic music, all of the Farm-Fest stars, guest appearances and surprises throughout!
