This weekend, Sunday 4 June, the Rutland County Show welcomed 1000s of visitors to Rutland Showground.

The annual event, which takes place in Oakham, the county town of Rutland, saw visitors of all ages flock to the vast agricultural event to enjoy rural exhibitions and displays, games, rides, animal encounters, food and drinks, a livestock auction, live music and so much more.

It is hosted by Rutland Agricultural Society, which was established in 1831 to promote agriculture in the county, and held at Rutland Showground - a venue that plays host to a range of events throughout the year, from Rutland Music Festival to grassroots football and rugby fixtures.

Visitors could get up close with a range of farm animals. Image credit: Nub News.

The 189th iteration of the Rutland County Show was sponsored by local companies, MHR and Newton Fallowell, who had the event and show rings named after them, hosting a range of rural events - from ferreting to FMX motocross bike displays and scurry racing to scent demos.

Bolddog FMX stunt team. Image credit: Nub News.

On top of show sponsors, one of Oakham Nub News's sponsors - {my}Dentist - was also in attendance, meeting and greeting visitors and handing out information packs about their new practice on Maresfield Road. Find out more here.

The emergency services were also in attendance, running a meet and greet and recruitment drive.

The team displayed their new speedwatch van. Image credit: Nub News.

Visitors could get into and see the inner workings of emergency service vehicles. Image credit: Nub News.

The horticulture tent was something to behold:

Burghley House, Stamford, hosted a wonderful display. Image credit: Nub News.

MindSpace Stamford won a silver award. Image credit: Nub News.

The North Luffenham Scouts won a gold award and used flowers grown at HMP Stocken. Image credit: Nub News.



Pepper's- A Safe Place, the local charity, used flowers that their users had grown. Image credit: Nub News.

Uppingham C of E shared their message to save the bees! Image credit: Nub News.

Outside the tents there were opportunities to see more animals. Image credit: Nub News.

Including the team from Rutland & Stamford Sound! Image credit: Nub News.

And some impressive showjumping. Image credit: Nub News.

And this adorable decorated miniature. Image credit: Nub News.

Local sellers also touted their wares, provided free tasters and chatted to attendees.

The Cap and Copper and Multum Gin Parvo teams. Image credit: Nub News.

The Grainstore bar were also providing the goods, as well as live music from RAW The Band, McGoo, Stellify Music, HOYTE, JADED and EAGA Gospel Choir, who were incredible.

The EAGA Gospel Choir came from Leicester for the day. Image credit: Nub News.

The one-day event went off with a bang and saw many satisfied farmers, producers, creatives, musicians and attendees heading home happy at the end of the day.

The 190th Rutland County Show will take place on 2 June 2024, so watch this space...

For now, head to our What's On page to find out about more local events and attractions going on in and around Rutland.