Welcome to the Nairnshire Farming Society
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The Society was formed in 1798 and organises the annual Nairn Show. The show is the highlight of the Society calendar, and is a popular attraction for both residents of Nairnshire and surrounding districts, and tourists alike.
The show is usually held on the last Saturday in July and begins at 9am. It typically features a range of trade stands, livestock competitions, a craft fair, a food fair and numerous other attractions. The show day is completed by a marquee dance in the evening.
Nairn Show 2009
The Nairn Show for 2009 will be held on the 1st of August, and for a second year running, the show will be held at Kinnudie Farm, Auldearn. This showfield is being made available by the kind permission of Mr J Philip.
The entrance fees are £10 for adults, £5 for concessions, and free entry for children (must be accompanied by an adult).
Car parking, £5 per car. Plenty of car parking available.
This year there is a kid's fancy dress competition sponsored by
1st prize £50, 2nd prize £15, 3rd prize £10, and all prize winners will receive a £10 voucher for the Wee Gooseberry.com
2009 Main & Side Ring Programme of Events
Main Ring Programme of Events
| 0900 | Judging commences, all rings and marquees (SWRI tent open to public) |
| 1200 | Inter Stud Horse Pairs Competition |
| 1230 | Parade of Vintage Tractors |
| 1250 | Nairn & District Pipe Band |
| 1310 | Bank of Scotland Inter Herd Groups of Three Competition |
| 1345 | Young Farmers |
| 1420 | Supreme Beef Championship |
| 1435 | Judging of the Champion of Champions |
| 1445 | Grand Parade of Livestock |
| 1515 | Pony Club Games |
| 1600 | Nairn and District Pipe Band |
| 1615 | Children’s Races |
| 1635 | Pets Parade |
| 1650 | Dog Race |
| 1700 | Close of Show |
As with all events involving livestock, all timings are subject to alteration.
Side Ring Programme of Events
| 1310 | Cheerleaders |
| 1330 | Judging of Kids Fancy Dress Competition |
| 1345 | Thai Chi Display |
| 1415 | Nairn Academy Unicyclists |
| 1430 | Cheerleaders |
| 1450 | Nairn Academy Unicyclists |
| 1510 | Thai Chi Display |
| 1540 | Close of Side Ring |
2009 Premium List & Schedules for the Nairn Show
Premium List
Premium List (Size 376KB)- Cattle Entry Form (Size 15KB)
- Sheep Entry Form (Size 16KB)
- Horse/Ponies Entry Form (Size 16KB)
- All livestock exhibitors are required to complete the following form: SEERAD Livestock Form (Size 30KB)
- All cattle exhibitors are also required to complete the following form:
Cattle Eartag Numbers (Size 23KB)
- All sheep exhibitors are also required to complete the following form: MAFF / SOAEFD Temporary Scrapie Export Register (Size 13KB)
Schedules
- Schedule for Produce, Baking & Handicrafts Sections (Size 154KB)
- Schedule for Honey Section (Size 246KB)
- Schedule for Horticultural & Floral Art Sections (Size 230KB)
- Schedule for Wine & SWRI Sections (Size 87KB) UPDATED 25/06/09
- Schedule for Children's Section (Size 82KB)
Tradestands
- Tradestand Application Form (Size 46KB)
- Agricultural Tradestand Application Form (Size 46KB)
- Charity/Club Tradestand Application Form (Size 36KB)
- Craft Marquee Tradestand Application Form (Size 35KB)
- All tradestand applicants are also required to complete the following form: Tradestand Risk Assessment Form (Size 37KB)
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