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New Forest Show Competitions
Schedules & entries for every class
From 2,500 horses and riders to prize vegetables, blacksmiths and floral art, the New Forest Show hosts hundreds of competition classes across three days. Here’s everything you can enter — and how to take part.
Schedules & entries
The 2027 schedules and entry information will be published here closer to the Show. Join the mailing list and we’ll let you know the moment they’re live — so you don’t miss the entry deadline.
What you can enter
Competition classes
Eight competition areas across the three days — for amateurs and professionals alike.
Equine
The Show is famous for its equine competitions — more than 2,500 horses and riders compete in over 50 prestigious qualifying classes across the three days.
Floral Art
Colourful displays enjoyed by visitors across all three days, with a wide range of classes celebrating creativity, skill and traditional craftsmanship.
Art Pavilion
A flair for art of any kind? Join professional and amateur artists who come together to display a variety of their works at the Show.
Blacksmiths
Watch blacksmiths battle against the clock, demonstrating their wrought-iron skills in live competitions. Both static and live classes, for amateurs and professionals.
Honey & Bees
Run by the New Forest Beekeepers Association, welcoming entries from beekeepers around the area for a wide variety of classes.
Vegetables
A staple of the New Forest & Hampshire Show — the Vegetable Competition is your chance to show off your prize vegetables against some of the very best.
Women’s Institute
The WI have supported and exhibited at the New Forest Show ever since it was established in 1920, attending every single Show. Take a look at the schedule for the variety of classes.
Common questions
Entering the competitions
Quick answers for competitors and would-be entrants.
How do I enter a competition at the New Forest Show?
Schedules and entry information for the 2027 competitions will be published closer to the Show. Join the mailing list to be first to know when entries open. Livestock entrants can find information on the cattle and sheep pages.
What competitions can I enter?
Competition areas include equine, livestock (cattle and sheep), floral art, the Art Pavilion, blacksmiths, honey & bees, vegetables, and the Women’s Institute classes — held across all three days.
Where can I download the competition schedule?
The 2027 schedules will be available to download from this page closer to the Show. Sign up to the mailing list to be notified the moment they’re released.
How many classes are there?
The equine competitions alone feature 50+ prestigious qualifying classes with over 2,500 horses and riders — alongside many more across livestock, floral art, vegetables, honey, art and the WI.
When is the entry closing date?
Entry closing dates for 2027 will be confirmed alongside the schedules. Join the mailing list so you don’t miss the deadline.
Be the first to enter
Get ready to compete in 2027
Schedules and entries open closer to the Show. Join the mailing list and we’ll make sure you’re first in line.
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