What’s on at Royal Norfolk Show 2025?

The two-day agricultural event, which will be held on 25th and 26th June, is a celebration of food, farming and innovation.

Each year the event attracts 80,000 visitors, including 12,000 schoolchildren from across the region, offering a unique platform to showcase cutting-edge advancements in science, technology and agriculture.

With over 700 trade stands, 3,000 animals and Norfolk’s largest food and drink showcase, the show will be packed with engaging activities for all ages, the organisers said.

The Royal Norfolk Show is the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association’s (RNAA) primary fundraising event to deliver its charitable objectives – supporting and promoting food production, farming and the countryside in Norfolk.

Celebrating Norfolk food and drink

The 2025 Royal Norfolk Show will mark Norfolk’s significant contribution to food production in the UK by showcasing many diverse and passionate producers from across the county and wider region as well as exposing the world-class research and innovation underway in our county.

Showgoers will also be able to visit the new Norfolk Food Hall that officially opened back in May 2025 – a £3 million showcase for local food and drink produce.

The event organisers have encouraged show participants to visit Norfolk’s newest farm shop and restaurant and discover the story of farming in Norfolk. “Be sure to visit this new addition to the showground and show your support for Norfolk’s producers,” they added.

Highlights at Royal Norfolk Show 2025

Adnams Food & Drink Experience – Nowhere in the county will you find such a unique collection
of local food artisans than at the Adnams Food & Drink Experience.

With over 120 food and drink producers it is a hugely popular part of the show offering a mouth-watering collection of local and national food and drink – whether it is for a quick bite, a spot of lunch or something for tea.

Norfolk Wine and Cheese Experience – Show visitors will have a chance to sip, savour and discover handpicked selection of exceptional wines and mouth-watering cheeses, all lovingly
crafted right here in Norfolk.

Participants will go on a journey through the rich history and fascinating stories behind some of the region’s most beloved producers.
Find more details about how to book your place at one of our tutored wine and cheese tasting
sessions here.

Malting barley – Norfolk is responsible for producing what is probably the best malting barley inthe world. Visit the Discovery Zone to find out more about how the crop is grown and its role in food and drink production.

STEMM in the food chain: From field to future – This year’s STEMM Village will explore how Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths, and Medicine (STEMM) is transforming Norfolk’s food and drink industry and influencing the global food chain.

From cutting-edge agricultural methods to advances in biosciences, engineering and clean energy, show’s exhibitors will showcase how their work contributes to the future of food – addressing sustainability, nutrition, health and production.

Innovation Hub – Norfolk has been at the forefront of innovation in agriculture for over two hundred years. Explore the show’s Innovation hub, curated by Agri-TechE, and find out more about the application of technology to help us produce food more efficiently.

Art gallery – Youth Artist of the Year – Art gallery with sponsor Arnold Keys will unveil this year’s Youth Artist of the Year winner.

Entertainment – Be captivated by jaw-dropping displays in the Grand Ring, including the Pony Club Mounted Games (new for 2025), Shetland Pony derby, Bulldog Lings display team, Duke of York’s Royal Military School Marching Band and the RAF Falcons.

Be entertained by hundreds of musicians as part of Norfolk Music Hub’s programme of live music including the New Noise Stage and the Beat Stampede – a massive celebration of dance music and air drumming.

Best in Style – the show edition – Throughout both days of the show, style spotters Kate and Paula from The Style Duo will be on the move — mingling with the crowd, spotting standout outfits and talking all things fashion.

If you are rocking a look that turns heads, do not be surprised if you get tapped on the shoulder and personally invited to take part in our Best in Style – the show edition competition. Each afternoon at 4pm, The Style Duo will team up with a representative from a well-known Norfolk brand to crown a winner, with a fabulous prize provided by show’s style-savvy partner.

Mini COP 2025 – The Mini COP 2025 initiative is a pioneering programme launched by RWE in association with the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association (RNAA), designed to empower primary school students in Norfolk to engage with and address climate change.

It aims to reduce the carbon footprint of our communities and instil a sense of environmental responsibility and leadership in young learners by:

• establishing a forum for discussion with 50 selected primary schools
• setting tangible and achievable targets for the reduction of carbon footprint.
• promoting sustainability as a core value in local communities.

This event will be hosted in Long Acre on Thursday 26th June 2025, between 2pm and 4pm

Norfolk Young Farmers & Countrysiders Clubs – This year the Norfolk Young Farmers will be creating recycled sculptures made by the clubs, with the theme of Norfolk produce, food and drink as well as teddy bears from recycled materials.

They will also have their annual stock judging competition taking place on Thursday morning of the show, alongside the stockman’s club in the cattle rings with trophies and certificate presentation.

Livestock showing – A highlight for families and visitors of all ages — do not miss the buzz of the livestock rings! See some of the region’s finest animals up close and celebrate as show’s champion livestock proudly compete.

This year the Royal Norfolk Show has been chosen to host the Royal Agricultural Society of England’s Burke Trophies competitions for beef and dairy cattle and machinery – these coveted national competitions are hosted together in Norfolk for the first time. This year the coveted Queen’s Prize is awarded to the champion Light Horse.

Equestrian events – this year we’re thrilled to be hosting 40 Horse of the Year Show qualifier events. Thousands of competitors are expected to take part in hundreds of classes, including International Showjumping, carriage riding, heavy horse showing, mountain and moorland, and much more.

TNS Celebrates 150 Years – This year marks a special milestone for one of the region’s leading agricultural machinery dealers, Thurlow Nunn Standen (TNS), as they celebrate their 150th anniversary.

TikTok Star ‘Spudman‘ – TikTok sensation Ben Newman ‘Spudman’ will be attending this year’s show to entertain the crowds with his innovative potato toppings.

Mark Nicholas, RNAA managing director, said: “The show will provide a unique focus on local food and drink and those who produce our food, as well as celebrate the best of Norfolk and the many organisations and businesses which contribute so much to our county. Norfolk is rightly proud of its ‘Royal Show’ and we look forward to another spectacular event over 25-26 June 2025.”

Find more info on the Royal Norfolk Show website.

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