Denbigh and Flint Show 2025 - All you need to know
Having only ever been disrupted by world wars, disease or - most recently - Covid, the show attracts more than 18,000 people each year.
There will be Light Horse judging, show jumping, horticulture, heavy horses and pig judging.
In 2023 - sheep shearing (Image: Rick Matthews) A family friendly dog show will run as well as livestock championships, a shearing spectacle and a vintage tractor and a vintage cars parade.
Attendees can look forward to the The Bolddog FMX display team, SMJ Falconry Display and the Flint and Denbigh Hound Parade.
The Bolddog FMX display team travel the UK and Europe performing at County shows, Carnivals and motor sports events.
The show attracts thousands of people from across North Wales (Image: Rick Matthews) The team is managed by one of Europe's top freestyle motocross riders, Dan Whitby, the first person to flip a four-stroke motorcycle in Europe.
Competitive sections - all you need to know
Organisers have made a statement in relation to Bluetongue.
They said: "We regret that recent developments regarding the Bluetongue virus in the UK have led the Welsh and English Governments to announce changes in disease policy starting from the July 1, with the whole of England included in the Bluetongue Restricted Zone (RZ).
"Following careful consideration and expert advice on the disease risk, we have made the difficult decision to restrict entry of livestock from exhibitors based within a BTV Restriction Zone (RZ) to the Denbigh & Flint Show this year. We believe this is the most responsible course of action to protect the health, wellbeing, and economic stability of the Welsh livestock sector.
"This situation continues to evolve rapidly, and we encourage all members and exhibitors to stay informed of the latest updates. We will continue to monitor developments closely and provide timely announcements as necessary."
This statement also applies to sheep.
Starting at 12pm.
Located between the main ring and show jumping. This year's charity is Skylor's Animal Rescue.
Visit here for the list of Pedigree Classes and Novelty Classes.
Due to current Welsh Government restrictions, organisers say they are unable to host poultry at this year's show.
A statement on the Denbigh & Flint show website said: "However, if the regulations change prior to the event, we will make every reasonable effort to include poultry in the show. Should this happen, an additional schedule will be released.
"Thank you for your understanding."
Full scheduled available here.
Farm produce will be judged outside the front of the marquee
Details of the Light Horse Classes, Pig section, and show jumping are all available at www.denbighandflintshow.com
There has been a change of light horse judges for the show.
In a statement, organisers said: "Due to unavoidable circumstances, we have had to make changes to the Light Horse judging panel for this year's show.
"Please note the following updated judges:
"Working Hunter Horse including HOYS qualifier will now be judged by Ms Vicky Smith and Mr Leon King.
"HOYS Coloured Horse and Pony will now be judged by Ms Vicky Smith and Mr Derek Walker.
"Welsh In-Hand C'S will now be judged by Ms K Bodily.
"Irish Draught will now be judged by Miss S E Ramsden.
"Young Handler/Arabs/Anglo & Part Breds will now be judged by Mr M Johnson.
"We thank you for your understanding and continued support, and we look forward to welcoming you to the Denbigh & Flint Show 2025."
Organisers are on the lookout for some helping hands to assist stewards in setting up the Livestock section at the show.
Volunteers needed on: Monday, August 18 or Tuesday, August 19. Helpers will be given free entry to the show on Thursday, August 21.
Gates open to the public at 8.30am.
Price in brackets only available until 11.59pm, August 20 2025.
Adult: (£20) £25.
Child - 6-16yrs: (£5) £7.
Family - Two adults, two children - Children aged between six and 16: (£45) £57.
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