It's a JUBILEE themed Rutland County Show
It's a special version of the annual event celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee
Last updated 4th Jun 2022
The Rutland County Show is back and large crowds will gather to enjoy attractions and entertainment throughout the day.
The main ring will play host to Atkinson Action Horses, the Scurry Racing contest and the Heavy Horses Competition.
There'll also be the traditional livestock and equine showing - as well as a vintage show of farm machinery.
There's live music, a vast selection of local food and drink on offer; crafts, horticulture, children's attractions and opportunity for plenty of shopping.
A BMX stunt display will take place in the main ring... oh, and not to mention, your family pet can take part in the dog show too.
The Lord Lieutenant of Rutland, Sarah Furness is visiting this years show.
She said: "It's lovely to be back after three years. It's really traditional and appropriate for Rutland and we have a Platinum Jubilee theme, which is wonderful."
Key information
Everything kicks off from 9am at the Rutland County Showground, Showground Way, Oakham LE15 7TW.
Entry will be by advanced purchase ticket only. There will be limited option to pay on the day. Buy in advance to avoid the queues and save money.
Everyone entering the Showground will be issued with a barcoded ticket which will be scanned on entry. This will provide real time data and ensure the number of people on site always stays within safe levels.
How to get there
An additional car park accessed by Gate 3, off the A606 in Langham will be opened to accommodate anyone travelling from the Melton direction.
To find out details on how to get to the show, and information on the free shuttle bus from Oakham and Uppingham, follow the link here.
What other Jubilee events are going on nationally?
Thursday 2nd June: Trooping the Colour
To mark the Queen's official birthday, over 1400 soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians are coming together in what the official Royal Family website describes as "a great display of military precision, horsemanship and fanfare". The event will consist of a musical parade where soldiers will salute the Queen. The traditional march then closes with a fly-past by the Royal Air Force, which the Royal Family typically watch from the Buckingham Palace balcony.
Thursday 2nd June: Platinum Jubilee Beacons
At Buckingham Palace, the Principal Beacon (which traditionally has been lit to mark the Queen's jubilee), will be 'lit' on Thursday. This jubilee beacon however is set to be a little different to previous jubilee celebrations, as a large living tree sculpture by British designer Thomas Heatherwick is being used. The lighting installation within this structure will act as the lighting of the principal beacon to reflect the Royal Family's commitment to environmental causes. A Palace spokeswoman has said on the sculpture: "It's 21 metres high – that's the height of three giraffes." Throughout the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man and UK Overseas Territories, other beacons are being lit in celebration.
Friday 3rd June: Service of Thanksgiving
A Service of Thanksgiving for the Queen's reign will be held at St Paul's Cathedral. This is in keeping with tradition as ever since 1897, the cathedral has hosted Jubilee services. St Paul's are also hosting an exhibition exploring the history of Jubilee celebrations at the cathedral across three centuries. This has been open to the public since May 25th.
Saturday 4th June: Platinum Party at the Palace
On Saturday, big names Diana Ross and George Ezra are set to perform at a concert at Buckingham Palace to celebrate the most significant moments from the Queen's reign. Live coverage will be broadcast on BBC One and will be hosted by Kirsty Young and Roman Kemp and co-presented by Huw Edwards, Clare Balding, AJ Odudu and Anita Rani.
Sunday 5th June: Big Jubilee Lunch
Street parties are being planned across the UK and neighbours are expected to join together for food and fun to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee. This will mark the end of the bank holiday. It is also the day that pubs stop opening until 1am, giving everyone a reason to relax and have an early night.
Sunday 5th June: Platinum Jubilee Pageant
Performers will come together in London to tell the story of the Queen's reign through a pageant. This will include a "River of Hope" section made up of 200 silk flags that will make its way through The Mall, appearing like a moving river. In 2012, there was a similar parade of 670 boats on the Tideway of the River Thames in London as part of the celebrations for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
July: The Royal Collection Trust
Three displays marking the Queen's accession to the throne, the Coronation and Jubilees will be put on at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
12th-15th May: Platinum Jubilee Celebration Performance
In celebration of the Queen's 70 years on the throne, more than 500 horses and 1,000 performers took part in a 90-minute show taking the Windsor Castle audience through history right from Elizabeth I to the present day.