All you need to know about Keith Show
Some of Scotland's best livestock will be competing for honours.
There are 175 cattle, 540 sheep and 230 horses vying for rosettes.
Exhibitors are travelling to Seafield Park, Keith, from as far as Caithness, Stirling and Ayrshire. Exhibitor and his sheep at last year's Keith Show. Image: Keith Show
Running across a jam-packed weekend, with heaps of activities taking place on Saturday and Sunday August 9-10, Keith Show celebrates the very best of rural life.
Saturday's main attraction is the much-loved livestock judging and grand livestock parade. Dangerous Steve, dashing Clydesdales and new 'Doddy Lorry'
Dangerous Steve's Motorbike Stunt Show will be on twice each day.
Galcantray Clydesdales, based near Nairn, will be showcasing equestrian excellence.
There's also a chance for visitoirs to see a new 'Doddie Lorry'.
It's getting out and about all summer, helping raise awareness of Motor Neurone Disease as well as vital funds for the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation. Sheep contender with its young handler at the 2024 Keith Show. Image: Keith Show.
Irish farming influencer Sammy Heaney, known for her insights into rural life and agriculture, will be mingling with the livestock exhibitors, traders and show visitors.
Sunday is the show's family day, with lots happening for kids, live music and speed shearing to boot.
A children's education and entertainment area – run by the Royal Northern Countryside Initiatve – will have a full schedule of hands-on activities, displays and more. Lossie military wives ready to sing their hearts out at Keith Show
Other show highlights will include the Ducks of Dunnichen, the Huntly, Strathisla and Buckie pipe bands, parades of pets, trucks and vintage vehicles, kids' races and tug o' war contests.
Members of the Lossiemouth military wives' choir will be singing their hearts out at 1pm on Sunday.
Emmerdale fans are in for a treat, with appearances from Chris Chittell (Eric Pollard) and Lesley Dunlop (Brenda Walker).
And Britain's Got Talent semi-finalist Rumac Music will be performing live. Grand livestock parade at the 1966 Keith Show. Image: DC Thomson
Keith Show chairman Ewan Stewart said: 'We're absolutely delighted to welcome everyone back to Seafield Park for what promises to be another fantastic, fun-filled weekend.
'We've worked hard to pull together a brilliant mix of events and attractions that truly offer something for everyone — from seasoned showgoers to first-time visitors.
'Our children's education area is bigger and better than ever.
'Keith Show is about community — it's a celebration of our rural heritage and a chance to catch up with friends and enjoy a truly memorable day out.' Horse and rider at the 2019 Keith Show. Image: Jason Hedges/DC Thomson Keith Show 2025 judges Cattle Highland: Carol Rettie
Aberdeen-Angus: Richard Rettie
Beef Shorthorn: Carol Rettie
Charolais: Iain Millar
Limousin: Iain Nimmo
Simmental: Niall Goldie
British Blue: Ian Nimmo
Any other breed: Ian Nimmo
Haltered commercials: Alister Vance
Unhaltered commercials: Alister Vance
Young handlers: Elizabeth Vance Sheep Overall: Catherine Macgregor
Blackface: Colin Little
Bluefaced Leceister: Dave Cowie
Cheviot: Graeme Macrae
Suffolk: John Christie
Texel: Michael Leggat
Charollais: Johnathon Workman
Beltex: John Barclay
Half-bred and cross: Nicola Wordie
Jacob: Jack Elliot
Zwartbles: Laura Marwick
Any other purebred MV and non-MV accredited: Angela Ellis
Blue Texel: David Gray
Rare and minority: Alan Milne
Dorset: James Royan
Young handlers: Heather Barclay
Wool: Rosie Keenan Horse and pony Clydesdale: Eric Johnstone
Miniature Shetland: Douglas Macarthur
Mountain and moorland: Jacqueline Strathdee
Highland Pony: Andrew Baird
Ridden horses: Karen Mowat
Coloured/ride and drive: Jacqueline Strathdee
IH horse/IH sports horse/veteran/ex racer: Mary Sivewright
In-hand pony breeding and ridden ponies: Susan Fraser
Overall horse, Saturday: Lynn Aitken
Overall horse, Sunday: Feona Laing Other Crop competition: Ron Dawson Keith Show Q&As Where exactly is the show?
Keith Show is held at Seafield Park, Keith How much are the tickets and where do I buy them?
Adults £12, 12-16 years £5, under 12s free. Keith Show memberships, including free admittance on both days, are £20 per adult.
Tickets can be purchased on the day at the gate or at the show office before the event. Is there parking?
Yes, and it's free. What time does the show start and end each day?
Saturday 8-5pm, Sunday 8-6pm. How old is Keith Show?
It celebrated its 150th anniversary last year. But it's thought the event replaced Simmereve Fayre, which dates back to at least the 1700s.
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