Sheepdog trials are a staple event of Egton Show. Picture: Ceri Oakes
by Emma Ryan
Dubbed the “farmer’s regatta” – Egton Show once again highlighted the very best of local farming, agriculture and country life.
Thousands of people filed through the show gates yesterday morning for a family day out either as exhibitors, local businesses or spectators at what was the 135th Egton Show.
Crowds flock to a sunny Egton Show 2026. Picture: Ceri Oakes
Filling the showfield were vintage machines and motorcycles, horses from working agricultural to show-jumping and ponies, sheep, cattle and goats.
In the marquees were an impressive display of fur and feather from rabbits and hares, to pet guinea pigs and pigeons, as well as crafts, produce, baking, honey and photography.
Stewards Rosaline Weston and Theresa Wall with the heaviest marrow at Egton Show. Picture: Ceri OakesSheep judging taking places at Egton Show. Picture: Ceri Oakes
There was time for shopping with an array of trade stands and a strong showing from local businesses and organisations including Andy’s Man’s Club.
Sheepdog trials drew the crowds as spectators vied for a good viewing spot before a cattle parade drew the show to a close.
Our photographer, Ceri Oakes, captured the show day. Images are available to purchase or contact info@thewhitbyanchor.co.uk for more details.
Honey judging in the bee-keepers tent at Egton Show 2026. Picture: Ceri OakesAndy’s Man Club, Whitby Branch, had a stall at the show. Picture: Ceri OakesFarming machinery on show at Egton Show. Picture: Ceri OakesA young girl preps her cattle for judging at Egton Show. Picture: Ceri OakesIan Dearnley in the judging tent. Picture: Ceri OakesCharlton Jowsey, 8, with his prize-winning sheep, Norman, at Egton Show. Picture: Ceri OakesTim and Claire Van Tromp from Lealholm raise a glass to a successful Egton Show 2026. Picture: Ceri OakesSam Richardson judging the guinea pigs at Egton Show. Picture: Ceri OakesChris Bates exhibits his vintage motorcycle at Egton Show. Picture: Ceri OakesJudging of the popular walking stick category at Egton Show. Picture: Ceri Oakes
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