Royal Cheshire County Show 2025 gets off to glorious start

The 187th Royal Cheshire County Show (RCCS), June 17 and 18, once again provided entertainment and education for the whole family, with everything from champion livestock and tractors to thrilling main ring displays.

Organisers expect this year’s attendance to top last year’s 80,000 visitors for what they describe as ‘one of the region’s most anticipated annual outdoor events’.  

Animal lovers can expect more than 3,000 exhibits of cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, horses, and poultry, alongside competitions for eggs, cheese, home baking, honey, flower arranging, and crafts. 

Food lovers can sample the very best of Cheshire in the Farmers’ Market and Cheese Marquee and watch live cookery demonstrations from some of the county’s top chefs at the Food Hall.

Trade stands also mean visitors can pick up something special to take home.

Glorius June weather saw a strong turnout for the Royal Cheshire County Show 2025 (Image: Newsquest) On the family fund side, visitor can expect horse riding demonstrations, dog agility, archery, monster truck rides, and much more.

And as always, there is no shortage of rural activities, allowing visitors can learn about the countryside, and how the food so many of us take for granted is actually produced.

President of the RCCS and director of Roberts Bakery, Mike Roberts, said: “The Show is a unique opportunity to celebrate the importance of Cheshire’s agriculture.

“It educates and connects us all to one of the oldest and most vital parts of the local economy, namely food production.

The Show offers equestrians of all ages the chance to show off their skills (Image: Newsquest) “Farming is going through one of the toughest times ever at present, so please support your local farmers when you can.

“And when people bring children to the show, it is an excellent time to make them aware of its importance.

“The support of the public is vital to keep the show alive for the future.”

Showgoers were impressed with this year’s set up.

Jean Barlow, from Davenham, said: “We come every year, and we wouldn’t miss it for the world.

The Show has plenty to offer those who prefer a little more excitement (Image: Newsquest) “Just when I think we’ve seen it all and I’ve got my head around it, there’s something else.

“If you came both days, you’d still miss half what’s going on.”

Joe Jennings, who drives his daughter from County Durham every year to exhibit her dogs, said: “I think I’ve cracked it now.

“The trick is to take your time.

“There’s so much, you’ll never see it all, so just enjoy what you can.”

RCCS chairman, Alan Ford, said: “Don’t forget on Wednesday evening, the ever-popular Young Farmers’ float competition brings the Show to a lively and colourful close.”