The Cumberland Show

30/10/2026

🚜💗 A GREAT DAY AT BORDERWAY AGRI EXPO! 🐄🐑

Lovely catching up with familiar faces, meeting new ones and promoting The Cumberland Show 2027! 💕

🐄🐑Fantastic to see such quality livestock from across the country competing at Borderway Agri Expo. Well done to all the exhibitors👏

🏆💗 NEWTON RIGG TROPHY 2027 – NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN!

🌟 KNOW A YOUNG RURAL STAR AGED 16–30?

👉 NOMINATE THEM OR YOURSELF TODAY!

📝 Download your form:
https://www.cumberlandshow.co.uk/content/about-us

⏰ Deadline: 31 March 2027

💗 A BIG THANK YOU to Gillian and Andy for setting up our stand, and to our volunteers who manned it today.
Andrew and H＋H for putting up our banners in the David Tomlinson Main Ring and the Sheep Ring.
Your support is much appreciated!

👋 Thanks to everyone who stopped by for a chat!

🐄🐑🐎🐕🚜💗 SEE YOU AT THE CUMBERLAND SHOW – 5TH JUNE 2027!

29/10/2026

🚜🐮 See You Tomorrow At Borderway Agri Expo! 🐑🚜

📣 THE CUMBERLAND SHOW TEAM IS READY TO SEE YOU!

👋 COME AND FIND US ON STAND 11!

👋 Pop along for a friendly chat, catch up with the team and find out what’s happening at The Cumberland Show 2027! 🏆🐑

Whether you’re a familiar face or visiting us for the first time, we’d love to see you! 💗

📍 BORDERWAY AGRI EXPO
📅 TOMORROW – FRIDAY 30 OCTOBER
📌 STAND 11

🩷 WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE! 🩷

28/10/2026

🏆 THE NEWTON RIGG TROPHY 2027

🌟 Do you know a young rural star making a difference?

Nominations launch this Friday at Borderway Agri Expo!

We’re looking for inspiring young people aged 16–30 who are making an impact across Cumbria or the Scottish Borders in:

🌱 Agriculture
🐎 Equine
🌲 Forestry
🌾 Countryside industries
🐑 Livestock or equine breeding

The Newton Rigg Trophy celebrates passion, dedication and commitment to shaping the future of our rural communities.

Whether they’re developing new ideas, supporting their local community or creating positive change in their industry, we want to hear their story.

🏆 Nominate yourself or someone who deserves recognition.

Visit The Cumberland Show team at our stand at Borderway Agri Expo this Friday to find out more and collect a nomination form. Forms can also be downloaded from our website.

⏰ Nominations close: 31 March 2027

Find out more:
https://www.cumberlandshow.co.uk/content/about-us

📧 [email protected]

Help us celebrate the next generation of rural talent. Tag or share this post with someone who deserves to be nominated!

24/10/2026

🚜🐄 We’re heading to Borderway Agri Expo! 🐑🚜

The Cumberland Show team will be attending Borderway Agri Expo this Friday!

👋 Come along to our stand, say hello and have a chat! We’d love to see some familiar faces and meet some new ones too.

We look forward to seeing you there! 💚

20/10/2026

🐂❤️ Rusty has found his new home! ❤️🐂

Exciting news! 🎉

After his fantastic charity adventure, Rusty headed off to his new home today! 🏡🐂

👏 A massive well done to Steve for all his hard work, dedication and effort throughout Rusty’s journey! What a fantastic achievement! 🌟

👇 Check out the post below for all the details!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16JoMDCfDJx/?mibextid=wwXIfr

🐂 What a result for Steve and Rusty!

Rusty, the steel bull created by Steve Nesbitt, past President of the British Charolais Cattle Society, sold for an incredible 27,000 guineas at Stirling today! 🔨

Following a fantastic summer touring the UK show circuit, Rusty has now raised £40,000 for charity, split between the British Heart Foundation and MND.

A huge well done to Steve for building this masterpiece, generously donating it and dedicating so much time to taking Rusty around the country to raise even more. It’s no small feat, and that commitment and generosity speak volumes about Steve’s character.

Huge congratulations to everyone involved, and thank you to the generous buyers and everyone who supported Rusty along the way! 👏

13/10/2026

🐂 Do you remember The Big Bull Run on Show Day? 🐂

What a fantastic sight it was! 🤩

The Big Bull has now completed his charity run and is heading for auction! 🔨

Here’s your chance to get your hands on a very special piece of the action, all for a great cause! ❤️

👇 Find out more about the auction here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1LrpbN2jcv/?mibextid=wwXIfr

🐂❤️ 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐕𝐄'𝐒 𝐁𝐈𝐆 𝐁𝐔𝐋𝐋 𝐑𝐔𝐍 – 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑! 🔨

What a journey it's been! 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟒,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬, 𝟐𝟎+ 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 and countless people met along the way!

From agricultural shows and livestock sales to a visit to 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐨𝐧'𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦, Steve Nesbitt's incredible handcrafted metal bull has certainly made his mark across the country! 👑

Now, after a summer on the road raising awareness and funds for two fantastic charities, it's time for the big finale!

🔨 LOT 470 – GOING UNDER THE HAMMER!
📅 Monday 19th October
📍 United Auctions, Stirling

❤️ 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐲 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐠𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

Whether you've followed the journey, met the bull along the way or simply want to support a brilliant cause, let's give Steve's Big Bull Run the send-off it deserves!

📖 View the auction catalogue:
https://publuu.com/flip-book/1194000/2657248

🙏 Support the fundraising here:
https://www.justgiving.com/team/charolais-bull-tour

MND Association British Heart Foundation

10/10/2026

💚 World Mental Health Day | 10 October 💚

Today, Cumberland Show is thinking of everyone in our farming and rural communities who may be finding things difficult.

Rural life can be rewarding, but it can also feel lonely and overwhelming. Financial pressures, long hours, uncertainty and the demands of everyday life can take their toll. If you’re struggling, please know that you don’t have to cope on your own. Reaching out is not a weakness ’s a brave and important first step. 🌱

If you’re having a difficult time, or you’re worried about someone you care about, support is available:

🐑 RABI
Practical, financial and emotional support for people working in farming and agriculture.
📞 0800 188 4444

🚜The Farming Community Network's Cumbria Group
A friendly, confidential listening service for farming families and rural communities.
📞 03000 111 999

💚 Samaritans
Someone is available to listen, day or night, whenever you need to talk.
📞 116 123 — free to call

You don’t need to have the right words or wait until things feel unbearable. A phone call, message or quiet conversation can be a good place to start. If someone asks how you are, try to be honest and if you’re concerned about someone else, keep checking in.

Today, please take a moment to look after yourself and reach out to someone who may be struggling. You are valued, you are not alone, and support is available. 💚

It’s okay not to be okay. It’s okay to talk, and it’s okay to ask for help.

09/09/2026

🐑🐄🌾 BACK BRITISH FARMING DAY 🌾🐄🐑🐖🥚

Today, on Back British Farming Day, Cumberland Show is proud to celebrate the incredible people who keep Britain farming. ❤️🇬🇧🚜

🌾 From field to fork
🐄 From livestock to local produce
🚜 From early mornings to late nights
🌦️ In sunshine, rain, snow and everything in between…

Our British farmers work 365 days a year to put high-quality, nutritious food on our plates, care for our countryside and keep rural communities thriving.

So today, we’re saying a huge THANK YOU to every farmer, farming family and everyone working across British agriculture. 👏❤️

🇬🇧 BACK BRITISH FARMING. BUY BRITISH. SUPPORT OUR FARMERS. 🇬🇧

Who’s proud to back British farming? 🙌🌾

03/09/2026

🎉 Roll on 2027! 🎉

Plans are already afoot for an incredible 2027 Cumberland Show, and the Show Committee will be meeting shortly to get the ball rolling!

📅 SAVE THE DATE FOR 2027! 📅

We’re already looking forward to another unforgettable celebration of agriculture, livestock, food, entertainment and our wonderful countryside traditions.

There’s plenty of exciting planning ahead, and we can’t wait to welcome you all back for another spectacular Cumberland Show! 🐄🐑🐎🍰🐕🚜✨

Roll on 2027 we can’t wait! 🎉🥳

25/07/2026

🏆🌾 Cumberland Agricultural Society Crop Competition 2026 Results 🌾🏆

Congratulations to everyone who took part in this year's Crop Competition, held on 8 and 9 July 2026, and thank you for supporting another successful event.

The standard of entries was exceptionally high, making the judging a real challenge. A special thank you goes to Mr Fraser Shaw, who had the difficult task of selecting the winners from such outstanding fields of crop.

🌾 Class Results
🌾 Class 1 – Winter Wheat
🥇 Messrs Fisher
🥈 Tom Mitchinson
🥉 Wilson of Woodside Ltd
4️⃣ R & E Norman

🌾 Class 2 – Winter Barley
🥇 Mr Mark Armstrong
🥈 I J & G Prudham
🥉 Mr Andrew Graves
4️⃣ Messrs A & B Taylor Farms

🌾 Class 3 – Spring Barley
🥇 Mr William & Tony Blamire
🥈 Mr Elliot Vivers
🥉 Messrs Fisher
4️⃣ Mr Neil Brough

🌾 Class 4 – Oilseed R**e
🥇 Mr Neil Milbourn
🥈 R & E Norman
🥉 Messrs A & B Taylor Farms
4️⃣ Messrs A & B Taylor Farms

🌽 Class 5 – Maize (Under Plastic)
🥇 Messrs Graves
🥈 Messrs Fisher
🥉 Evening Hill Farm
4️⃣ R & E Norman

🥕 Class 6 – Fodder Beet
🥇 Mr Anthony Williamson
🥈 Messrs A & B Taylor Farms
🥉 I J & G Prudham
4️⃣ Mr Stephen Moscrop

🌱 Class 7 – Other Crops
🥇 I J & G Prudham – Potato
🥈 Messrs Harrison – Maize (Not Under Plastic)
🥉 Mr Neil Young – Barley, Oats & Pea Mix
4️⃣ Mr Neil Brough

🏆 Champion: I J & G Prudham – Potato
🥈 Reserve Champion: Mr William & Tony Blamire – Spring Barley
🏆 The Cumberland Agricultural Society Trophy: I J & G Prudham – Potato

👏 Congratulations to all our class winners and to everyone who entered. Your commitment to producing high-quality crops continues to showcase the strength of farming across our region.

Unfortunately, several competitors were unable to attend the Prize Presentation Evening as they were busy with the harvest. We were, however, delighted to catch up with our Champion, Graham Prudham, this morning to present him with his well-deserved awards. Congratulations, Graham!

Our sincere thanks go to Mr Fraser Shaw for his expert judging, Hutchinsons Crop Production Specialists for their continued sponsorship, and Walby Farm Park for hosting the Prize Presentation Evening.

We look forward to welcoming you all back for the 2027 Cumberland Agricultural Society Crop Competition!🌾