Attractions

HOH Equine team will be performing in the Grand Ring at the 2024 South Suffolk Show with their highly skilled team of performance horses and riders, demonstrating poise and precision with an inspiring display of classical dressage, liberty, stunt and trick riding. Whilst JPL Shetland Pony Racing will provide a gutsy spectacle of speed!

And weather permitting, not only will a Battle of Britain Memorial Flypast be passing over the show ground, but the RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team will be dropping in to the Grand Ring to salute the 2024 South Suffolk Show President!    

As always there will be plenty to see and do outside the grand ring including farriers in the forge, gun dogs working, terriers racing, farm machinery new and old, the Ferretworld Roadshow who will be looking for volunteers of all ages to race against their ferrets, and the infamous ‘Sheep Show’ with their dancing sheep!

2024 Timetable of Events 3(Subject to Alteration)

Grand Ring

09:30 – 10:15 – Suffolk Gundog Display

10:15 – 11:00 – JPL Shetland Pony Racing

11:00 – 11:45 – HOH Equine Display  

11:45 – 12:15 – Parade of Hounds

12:15 – 13:00 – JPL Shetland Pony Racing

13:00 – 13:30 – Machinery Display 

13:30 – 13:45 – Battle of Britain Memorial Flypast (subject to weather conditions)*  

13:45 – 14:30 – HOH Equine Display

14:30 – 15:15 – RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team (subject to weather conditions)*   

15:15 – 16:30 – Grand Parade

16:30 – 17:00 – Vintage Tractor Display

*Please note that certain attractions can only go ahead under suitable weather conditions. In the event of inclement weather the Grand Ring schedule of events will be revised accordingly.


Countryside Ring

9:30 – 10:45 – Donkey Classes

10:45 – 11:15- EATC Terrier Racing

11:15 – 13:15 – Suffolk Heavy Horse Classes 

13:15 – 13:45 – Ferretworld Roadshow

13:45 – 14:15 – Suffolk Gundog Display

14:15 – 14:45 – EATC Terrier Racing

14:45 – 15:15 – Ferretworld Roadshow

15:15 – 15:45 – Suffolk Gundog Display

15:45 – 16:15 – EATC Terrier Racing 

16:15 – 16:45 – Classic Car Display  


Bands in the Picnic Area

10:00 – 10:30 – Breckland Brass Band

10:45– 11:15 – Different Accents

11:30 – 12:00 – Breckland Brass Band

12:15 – 12:45 – Different Accents

13:00 – 13:30 – Box River Junction

13:45 – 14:15 – Serena Grant

14:30 – 15:00 – Box River Junction

15:00 – 16:00 – Serena Grant


The Sheep Show

Performances at 10:00, 12:45 and 15:00


Green Dragon Morris Dancers

11:00 – 11:30 in front of the Sheep Show

14:00 – 14:30 in front of the Sheep Show


DOG SHOW

Brought to the show by Pooch’s Yard – Doggie Day Care Ltd

11:00   –           Best Trick

       11:30   –           Waggiest Tail

              12:00   –           Prettiest Princess

          12:30   –           Fabulous Fellas

             13:00   –           Golden Oldie (7+)

                                                    13:30   –           Cutest Puppy (3 months to 18 Months)

     14:00   –           Best Rescue

              14:30   –           Perfect Pedigree

                  15:00   –           Cutest Crossbreed

                    15:30   –           Best Young Handler

         16:30   –           Best in Show

Gundog Display

The Suffolk Gundog Club provide a remarkable display of skill and obedience with their retrievers and spaniels. Replicating a field trial within the grand ring, the dogs are put through their paces searching and retrieving on command. Constantly alert and with their eagerness to work, these dogs and their talented handlers never fail to impress.

Falconry

Thrilling displays of falconry always attract the crowds around the grand ring, as birds of prey soar high over the showground before returning to the glove with deft precision. Accompanied by enlightening and entertaining commentary, a selection of birds will showcase their magnificent wing spans as they dominate the sky at the show. PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THE ONGOING RESTRICTIONS WITH REGARD TO AVIAN INFLUENZA THERE WILL BE NO FALCONRY AT THE 2024 SHOW.

Terrier Racing

The East Anglian Jack Russell & Lurcher Club delight the crowds with the antics of their Terrier Racing Team, and invite visitors into the ring to compete with their own dogs. Clear to see the joy on the faces of the dogs (and their owners) as they chase the sock, this is a firm favourite amongst dog lovers, and coupled with an equally popular event especially for the younger children called Race the Terrier!

Vintage Tractor Collection

Lines of lovingly restored Vintage Tractors and Stationary Machines cement the agricultural roots of the show, allowing for a moments reminiscing over times gone by. This year’s Tractor Judges; Mr Angus Paterson and Mr Gary Woodrow, will be awarding the “Flack Perpetual Challenge Cup” for the best concours tractor, the “Clarke Perpetual Challenge Cup” for the best original working tractor (pre-1965), and the “Stacey and Partners Perpetual Challenge Salver” for the best concours stationary engine. Those wishing to exhibit either a tractor or stationary engine, please click on the link below and return the completed application to the Show Secretary.

CONGRATULATIONS to the 2024 Vintage Tractor and Stationary Engine Winners;

Mr C. Lambert with the best concours tractor,

Mr J. Lambert with the best original working tractor (pre-1965),

Mr & Mrs P. Smith with the best concours stationary engine.

Join the Celebration

Testimonials

We all love the South Suffolk, – the animals, meeting friends, the food, all the fun of the main ring – and the ice-cream!

The Fisher family, West Stow, Suffolk

The South Suffolk Show encompasses all that’s great about country shows without the fatigue factor

Bob from Culford Heath, Suffolk

I’ve been to the South Suffolk Show as a visitor lots of times and also had a stand! It’s a really friendly, family orientated country show!

Annemarie from Fornham St Genevieve, Suffolk

It’s a lovely show which has something for all the family.

Hayley from Bures, Suffolk

I loved every second and the weather was perfect too, thankyou, can’t wait to go again!

Kath from Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

I’ve always found that the show is the perfect balance of modern meets old fashioned Suffolk farming, with something for everyone!

Angela from Risby, Suffolk

The South Suffolk Show is a great day out, I have been several times, it is a fun family day, great for connecting with the outdoors

Mairie from Tuddenham, Suffolk