Visit Melplash Show 2026 on Thursday 27 August at West Bay Showground near Bridport. One of Dorset's biggest agricultural events, the show features livestock and equestrian competitions, over 400 trade stands, local food and drink, countryside demonstrations, family activities and the popular Discover Farming marquee. Find event dates, ticket prices and everything you need to plan your visit to this much-loved West Dorset tradition.
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Thursday 27 August 2026
Melplash Show 2026 | Dorset Events 2026 | Dorset Lifestyle
Melplash Show 2026
About
Melplash Show is one of the South West's premier agricultural shows and a true celebration of Dorset's farming, food and countryside. Held annually near Bridport, the show brings together livestock competitions, equestrian events, homecrafts, horticulture, local food, rural demonstrations and hundreds of trade stands, making it one of the county's biggest and most popular family days out
Admission
Paid event - Advance adult tickets are £23.50, with on-the-day tickets £26.00. Children aged 16 and under go free, and advance tickets are available online.
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