Tockwith Show is 'good to go' as Giant Tortoises add to its many attractions

The giant tortoises will be back at the Tockwith Show on Sunday (Image: Darren Greenwood)

All is set for a bumper Tockwith and District Agricultural Show due to take place this weekend on a warm, sunny, Sunday.

Around 7,000 people are expected to attend the popular event at Cattal Moor Lane, which returned last year, after a year’s break to find a fresh team of volunteers.

This year’s show will celebrate all things goat, with a packed schedule of nearly 300 classes, more than 120 trophies, and over £6,000 in prize money.

New president Phil Tottie said today (FRI): “We are definitely good to go. It’s very busy right now setting up the showground. Everything is on target. Everything is starting to arrive. All the marquees are up.”

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Phil continued: “The bar is currently being set up. The food stalls will be arriving tomorrow (Sat).”

However, the long dry spell has left the ground very hard.

A company that supplies and erects the marquees has had to use drilling equipment to get the tent pegs in.

Phil said: “They had the right equipment.”

The ground being too hard has also meant the cancellation of showjumping, but other horse and animal events are unaffected.

“A good turnout” of horses, pigs, dogs, sheep and other animals is expected, along with a “a good show” of vintage cars and tractors.

The pigs are always popular

(Image: Darren Greenwood)

Phil continued: “The craft market is pretty full.”

In addition, the show will once more be hosting giant tortoises and in the ring will be sheep dog trails ‘with a twist’ as Steven Longton Sheepdogs round up ducks, rather than sheep.

Other attractions include Farlavale Gun Dogs, heavy horse displays, and the popular mascot race.

Children can enjoy free activities such as crafts, animal encounters, and gardening, while visitors can browse craft and trade stands featuring textiles, woodwork, and artisan foods.

Dogs are welcome and can take part in the dog dash and fun classes.

Show presidents Lisa and Paul Chasney, owners of Goose Beck Vineyard in Bilton-in-Ainsty, have chosen Yorkshire Air Ambulance as this year’s charity.

The show is supported by sponsor Revis Transport.

Tickets are £16 for adults and £5 for ages 13–16, with under-12s free.

For tickets, class entries, and the full schedule, visit tockwithshow.org.uk