1853
The show is established
Penistone Agricultural Show begins during the Victorian era, creating a local platform for agriculture, livestock, horticulture and rural skills.
From its Victorian beginnings to its landmark 150th show, Penistone Agricultural Show has remained a celebration of farming, rural life and local community spirit.
Penistone Agricultural Show begins during the Victorian era, creating a local platform for agriculture, livestock, horticulture and rural skills.
The show is not held in several years during the First and Second World Wars, one of the few major interruptions in its long history.
The show continues to develop as a major annual gathering, combining livestock classes with horses, horticulture, handicrafts, entertainment and local trade stands.
During the national foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, Penistone Show goes ahead without its usual livestock classes, allowing the wider event to continue.
Another foot-and-mouth disease alert affects livestock entries. Restrictions are eased in time for cattle and sheep classes, although goats and pigs cannot attend.
Penistone Show is cancelled because of COVID-19 restrictions, marking another rare break in an event that has continued through most of its history.
The agricultural show makes its return, with advance online ticketing and updated arrangements helping visitors, exhibitors and volunteers come together again.
Penistone celebrates its 150th Agricultural Show, honouring generations of farming heritage, exhibitors, volunteers and visitors while looking ahead to the future.
Howard & Co. supports the show as a Gold Sponsor and attends with its own stand as the firm prepares to celebrate 50 years of serving local communities.
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