?? Welcome to the Gillingham & Shaftesbury Spring Countryside Show 2024! ?? Race you to the Spring Countryside Show! Bring the family to celebrate Dorset’s rural life with racing pigs, comedy car acts, equestrian displays, exciting dog shows, free tractor rides, interactive farm exhibits, local crafts and lots of local food and drink. It’s going to a be a Fabulous Family Day out! Join us June 8th and 9th at Turnpike Showground! The Spring Countryside Show opens its gates on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th June 2024. What is happening at the Spring Countryside Show 2024? Family is at the heart of the new look show. The two-day event is jam-packed with activities and attractions that children of all ages (and their grown ups!) will love. ? Buckle up as the UK’s only Arena Comedy Car Act and Slapstick Stunt Show hurtles into the main show ring on the Saturday and Sunday. Marvel at madcap stunt clowns careering around in crazy cars. Will Dingle Fingle the undercover policeman finally catch up with car thief Slippery Sid? It’s Keystone Cops antics all the way – and watch out you don’t get soaked by the huge water cannon! ? We’ve all heard of flying pigs but what about Joseph’s Amazing Racing Pigs? Five rare breed pigs will be hurdling over jumps and honking in a fun hog hoe-down on the Saturday. ? On both days, Amanda Sandow will be performing with her troop of beautiful miniature spotted ponies: Trigger, Trampus, Dule and Sonny perform their Liberty Act in the Harts of Stur Rural Ring. There’s also FREE tractor and trailer rides throughout the weekend, sponsored by Friars Moor Livestock in Sturminster Newton, an amazing array of world-class speakers in The Potting Shed, artisan crafts, aisles of traders and of course you’ll be spoiled for choice among the delicious Dorset foods and drinks. ?️ Early Bird Tickets: Adults £15, KIDS GO FREE! (gate price – £17)