Come visit us

Programme of Events

Please note that all events are subject to change and are dependent on weather and ground conditions.

Entertainment in and around the Main Ring

  • 12.00: Main Ring Ridden Clydesdale Horses - beautiful and graceful giants.
  • 1.00: Main Ring St Columba’s Pipe Band - our talented locals, back by popular demand.
  • 1.30: Main Ring Parade of Prize Winners and Trophy Presentation.
  • 2.00: Main Ring Vintage Tractor Parade - see tractors of days gone by.
  • 2.30: Main Ring Hobby Horse Races for adults and kids - giddy up!
  • 11.00: Stage Clyde Coast Radio Team entertaining us with music and chat.
  • 2.30: Stage May Hughes School of Dance - display of traditional and modern dance.


Knapps Nature Experience

  • All day from 10.00: Learn about animals, the countryside, farming and local history.
  • 10.00: Kilmacolm Library are hosting a story and song session.


Cattle, Sheep, Clydesdale Horses and Young Farmers.

  • 10.00: Main Ring Judging of Dairy, Beef and Highland Cattle
  • 10.00: Sheep Pens Judging of Sheep
  • 10.30: Main Ring Judging of Clydesdale Horses
  • 11.00: Main Ring Judging of Children's Classes and Young Farmers Class


Light Horse Classes (all day)

  • from 9.30: Ring 1 Show Jumping 5
  • from 9: Ring 2 Family, Young Handler, Vet's, Coloured, Riding Club 6
  • from 9: Ring 3 M&M, Lead Rein, First Ridden, Pony Club Pony 6
  • from 9: Rings 4 and 5 Hunters, Working Hunter Ponies, Pony Games 65-6
  • from 10: Ring 6 Tack & Turnout, Handy Pony, Fancy Dress 6
  • 10.30-2.30: Cross Country Wobblies, Novice (Junior and Senior) Cross Country 7


Homecraft Classes

  • Homecraft Tent is open to public from 1.15 - 3.45.


Companion Dog Show

  • from 11.30 Dog Ring, Entries taken from 10.30.

Things to see and do


Treasure Hunt
Pick up a free Treasure Hunt sheet and pencil at the entry gate - follow the clues and drop off your completed sheet at the Knapps Experience to be in with a chance of winning a family pass for a Farm Trailer Tour with Kilmacolm Farm Tours .



Knapps Education Experience - all day
Meet our furry and feathered friends, have a go at milking Daisy, our model
milking cow, or observe the intricate workings of a bee colony. Chat to
local organisations about animals, traditional crafts, history, heritage and
community initiatives - there's something for everyone to enjoy. Join us from
10am for a song and story session by the Kilmacolm Library team.

Clyde Coast Radio - Stage from 11am
First up on our brand new stage is the team from your local community
radio station, Clyde Coast Radio which is run and operated solely by volunteers.
They will be entertaining us with music and chat!

Clydesdale Horses - Main Ring 12 noon
These majestic horses are known historically for their power and maneuverability on our farms, pulling ploughs, towing carts and also logging. Since the introduction of tractors on farms they have become gentle giant pleasure horses.

St Columba's Pipe Band - Main Ring 1pm
Enjoy the spectacle of the award winning Pipe Band from St Columba’s School.
Made up of over 90 pupils the band has performed internationally gaining
recognition for their solo and ensemble performances.

Vintage Tractors - Showfield all day, Main Ring 2pm
We are lucky to have a wonderful selection of vintage tractors at our show each
year. The tractor owners are always delighted to tell you about their tractor's
history and engine capabilities or other mechanical information. They are
happy to allow children to sit on the tractors but we ask you to respect their
machines. If you own a vintage tractor, get in touch - we'd love to have you!

Hobby Horse Races - Main Ring 2.30
Compete for free in our hobby horse races! Ten majestic hobby horses are
gearing up for the 2025 Kilmacolm Hobby Horse National. Are you ready to
take the reins and race around the main ring? See page 27 for more info.

May Hughes Dancers - Stage 2.30pm
The May Hughes School of Dance Troop will wow you with their display
of traditional and modern dance moves, something for every age group,
guaranteed to get your toes tapping and your hips swinging.

Dry Stone Walling - on the Showfield all day
Watch the talented team from the West of Scotland Dry Stone Walling
Association transform a pile of rubble into a wall using mortar-less techniques
dating back to the Stone Age. Visit their website at wsdswa.org.uk