The Hertfordshire Agricultural Society dates all the way back to 1801, set up with the aim of promoting farming and agriculture and all associated skills, crafts, trades and professions. The Hertfordshire County Show is one of the key ways they achieve this, and the show can trace its origins back to a ploughing match on the grounds of Hatfield House in 1879, becoming a full County Show 7 years later. The County Show’s aim is to raise vital funds for the Society in order to help support its activities throughout the year.

The show has now been officially running for 140 years! Since 1962 it’s been held on the society’s 70 acres of land just off the M1, making it accessible for most the county. The Society also contributes to a range of countryside and farming educational programs, now reaching over 3000 primary school students. They also hold events throughout the year for their members, such as farm walks, brewery visits and farming discussions.

The show is now the biggest event in Hertfordshire, anticipating over 36,000 guests in May. It is a fantastic way to see all the traditional skills that keep our countryside beautiful, as well as a way to interact with and support local traders. The show is now much, much more than a ploughing match!

Please don’t hesitate to check out Hertfordshire Agricultural Society Membership for great show perks and discounts, as well as access to a variety of other events held by the society through the year.