Sykehouse Show was first held in 1884 and some of the members on the current Committee are descendants of those pioneers.
We are proud to still hold competitive classes for Heavy Horses – In hand and Ridden, plus those in Harness and Decorated. Classes for In Hand and Ridden Ponies, Hunters, as well as brilliant Show Jumping and Gymkhana Games, are all well supported with quality animals.
From Pedigree Bulls, to Commercial Cattle including a Baby Beef class are interesting – see the difference between breeds like Charolais and Belgian Blue. Lookout for the Grand Parade in one of the rings. Can you tell which sheep are Texel and which are Suffolk. The Jacob Sheep are very distinctive with their black patches. Some of the rare breeds look quite different to the more commercial breeds.
We welcome entries from those with old vehicles, particularly tractors and farm vehicles. We also have a limited number of old cars and static engines. The moving vehicles will display around the main Show Ring at some point in the day before being awarded their prizes by the Judge.
Anyone who can bake can make something to enter in the Homecraft Section which is very varied. Similarly, the Craft Classes are very diverse. The Photography Section always creates a lot of interest. Children’s classes are free to enter and the subjects give them something to occupy them in the holidays. Please email any entries or for more information to [email protected]
Entries in the Flowers, Fruits, Vegetables and Farm Crops Classes are displayed to full advantage in the Horticulture Marquee. Lovely specimens compete for prize certificates and prize money.
You just have to have a dog! One which does flashy tricks will help to catch the Judges eye – it may have the Waggiest Tail, or the Cutest Eyes. Rescue and Rehomed dogs have a class, as well as the Dog the Judge would most like to take home. With 19 categories altogether, it makes a very entertaining spectacle and an enjoyable interlude to share with your pet. As well as –
Run your dog around the Agility Course, often a better indication of the fitness of the owner than the fitness of the dog. Really good fun can be enjoyed by all.
Apart from the many entertaining rides and excitements dotted around the field there will also be a Climbing Wall and Inflatable Slide, , and various Fairground games attending.
Sheaf Tossing originates from Scotland, is part of the Highland Games and is played in Ireland and Australia and indeed the rest of England. Sykehouse Show is the only venue for it in Yorkshire where it has been a unique event at Sykehouse Show for 50 years, Playing is simple, using a pitch fork simply throw a bag of straw over a bar. The person that throws it the highest wins – a great deal of energy is expended in trying to win the Phil Baxter Trophy and the prize money of £100.
Among the features in the ring dedicated to providing entertainment for our visitors we will have Hawks of Steele with a selection of birds of prey which enjoy providing a flying display at the request of their handler. Between flights the birds rest in a static display near the ring. Ferret World entertain everyone with the exploits of these loveable little rascals as they race through tubes against excited children to see who will win. The Ridden Fancy Dress on and Fancy on Foot classes are held in this ring. See who will come up with the most original outfit this year.
We try to provide the widest range of Trade Stands and Craft Stalls as possible, selling quality items at reasonable prices. Interesting to look round and displaying many unique objects for visitors to purchase for friends, family, celebration or for the home.
Several food providers will be present, offering a wide variety of hot and cold foods. Speciality Coffees and a Licenced Bar will quench your thirst, with many other food items available for sale to take home for tea.
If you are a visitor or exhibitor, The Sykehouse Show has so much to offer. Below is the show in numbers and the forms needed if you want to get involved!
2018 Attendance
Trade Stalls
Shows