For around 6,000 years, sheep shearing has been an important part of the sheep and rural industry, and now you can see how this ancient art is done with our Sheep shearing classes and demonstration stage. 

We boost some of the best competitors in the region, for what is one of our most hotly contested competitions at our dedicated stage, which was opened by HRH The Prince of Wales in 2010. 

Entries close - 29th May 2026

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