about the show
ABOUT THE SHOW
ABOUT THE SHOW
nearly 185 years of animals, volunteers and prizes
nearly 185 years of animals, volunteers and prizes
ESTABLISHED IN 1835
The Kilmacolm and Port Glasgow Agricultural Society have held an Annual Show almost every year since 1835; the Show has only been cancelled during the wars and on outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease. In 2020 and 2021 we held virtual shows with prizes and community awards.
The Kilmacolm and Port Glasgow Annual Show is held at the Knapps, Kilmacolm on the second Saturday of every May. Kilmacolm is approximately 18 miles west of Glasgow, Scotland.
The Society is a registered charity (SC003709) and relies on the generosity of supporters, volunteers and sponsors to fund the show each year.
The Kilmacolm and Port Glasgow Annual Show is held at the Knapps, Kilmacolm on the second Saturday of every May. Kilmacolm is approximately 18 miles west of Glasgow, Scotland.
The Society is a registered charity (SC003709) and relies on the generosity of supporters, volunteers and sponsors to fund the show each year.
Watch the cattle, sheep, Clydesdale horses and dogs competing in their rings, see the horses jumping and showing, and visit the Industrial Tent to view the entries in the baking, arts and crafts classes. There is a range of entertainment featuring birds of prey, vintage tractors, milking, a pipe band, sheep shearing and crafters. The new Education Tent will allow you to experience and learn about animals, plants, the countryside and local heritage. There are plenty of trade stands to browse featuring food, drinks, crafts, funfair rides and more.
The Show’s competitors and visitors are of all ages and come from the local area and across the central belt of Scotland and Ayrshire. The majority of our visitors have no links to agriculture.
Our aim is to provide a fantastic day out for the whole family which promotes local agricultural, outdoor sports, animals, arts, crafts & baking, and community spirit. We aim to provide education on agriculture, countryside/livestock awareness, history of the area and the show, farm to plate food journey, and environmental awareness. We also aim to bring trade to the local businesses and the surrounding area.
WE ARE A REGISTERED CHARITY
The Society is a registered charity (SC003709) and relies on the generosity of supporters to fund the show each year. We are extremely grateful to the companies and individuals who advertise and sponsor each year; the Show could not happen without them.
We are incredibly grateful for the financial support of Inverclyde Council and the Inverclyde Windfarm Fund. Their grants have enabled us to replace and invest in much needed equipment.
THANKS
Thank you very much to our judges, stewards, volunteers, sponsors and supporters, without whom the show could not be held. We are extremely grateful for the generosity, work and time given throughout the year and on the day of the Show.
We are incredibly grateful for the financial support of Inverclyde Council and the Inverclyde Windfarm Fund.
We are extremely grateful for the photographs used in our schedule and marketing which are by: Kathryn Gardiner, Stephen Hendry, The Cheviot Society, Mark Hammer, Martine Isle, Lulu Kerr, Murray McMillan Photography, Dawn Scott, Lucy Capper, Emma Harper, Elizabeth Foster, Caroline Campbell, Paul Tipping, Gemma Cuffe, Heather Steel, Kaitlin and Fiona Brown, Luna and Spike, and Kelly Wylie. If you would like your photos featured next year, let us know using the contact form and we will be in touch!