Show Calendar

Show Calendar - Next 10 Shows

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You can view the results of previous shows on our show results pages.

Scottish show * - Saturday 2nd May 2026

Venue

Rutherglen United Reformed Church Hall, 69 Johnstone Drive, Rutherglen, Glasgow, G73 2QA

Website
Show Secretary
Kasia Zyber
Judging Starts
10.30am
Varieties Judge
Estelle Sandford
Pet Judge
Nicola Goodwill
Sitting In
Fiona Milton
Varieties Steward
Jess Claresta
Kitchen Manager
Caroline Watson

Dual Entry

Ratcessories Stall
Chaos Potato Crochet Stall
Happy Rat Hammocks Stall
Boab Thistle Stall

Northchapel Village Show* - Saturday 9th May 2026

Venue

Northchapel Village Hall, Pipers Lane, Northchapel, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 9JA

Website
Show Secretary
Angela Corrie
e-Mail
Entries Close
midday Thursday 7th May
Judging Starts
10.30am prompt
Varieties Judge
Lauren De Grange
Pet Judge
Sarah Davies
Varieties Steward
Zara Perrett
Kitchen Manager
Fiona Crowe

Dual Entry

Judging Starts 11am – rats to be benched by 10:45am

Edenthorpe May Show* - Saturday 16th May 2026

Venue

29 Cedric Rd, Edenthorpe, Doncaster DN3 2HZ

Website
Show Secretary
Julie Oliver
Varieties Judge
Kasia Zyber
Pet Judge
Morgan Reid
Varieties Steward
Kat Cross
Kitchen Manager
Charlotte Scott

Dual Entry

Lilola Creations stall
Cosy Beds & Burrows stall
Ratatat Toys and Things stall

Harlow** & Marked show* - Saturday 23rd May 2026

Venue

Bushfair Playbarn (Behind Bowls Club off Tilegate Road), Bushfair, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6LU

Show Secretary
Lisa Irvine
Judging Starts
10.30am
Varieties Judge
Angela Corrie
Marked Show Judge
Alison Triggs
Pet Judge
Sam Swash
Varieties Steward
Jessie Parrott
Marked Show Steward
Zara Perrett
Pet Steward
Jo Wall
Kitchen Manager
Ann Storey

This show has joint pet/variety entries.
Show includes kitchen, raffle and NFRS promotions.

Rats to be benched by 10.15am.

Please use the car park only at this show, no cars to be driven up to the building at the venue

NFRS Golden Anniversary Show **** - Saturday 20th June 2026

Venue

Newark Pavilion, Newark Showground, Lincoln Rd, Coddington, Newark NG24 2NY

Website
Show Secretary
Katie Cracknell
Judging Starts
10.30am prompt
Varieties Judge
toyah Leitch
Pet Judge
Kate Rattray
Sitting In
Charlotte Scott
Varieties Steward
Fiona Milton & Jess C
Pet Steward
Angela Corrie
Kitchen Manager
Taste Café

This is an event to celebrate the NFRS Golden Anniversary.

This is a FOUR STAR show.

The show will be held in the Pavilion during the day and in the evening the venue will be turned into a party for all members to dance and celebrate the occasion.

The Taste Cafe next door to the venue will be open during the day for all catering needs. Buffet style & BBQ food for the evening event.

Camping available within the Newark Ring opposite, including parking. Electric Hook up can be arranged at an extra fee.

Mischief Made Stall
Fuzzbutts Stall
Rat Rations Stall
Lilola Creations Stall
Mum & Co Stall
Cosy Beds and Burrows Stall

Geoff Izzard Memorial Show ** - Saturday 11th July 2026

Venue

Tendring Agricultural Show, Manningtree, Essex, CO11 2ND

Website
Show Secretary
Lisa Irvine
Show Manager
Abi Thompson
Judging Starts
10:30am
Varieties Judge
Fiona Barker
Pet Judge
Michelle Kyle
Sitting In
Louise Shellis
Varieties Steward
Nic Goodwill

Large agricultural show with lots to see and do.

This show is dual entry.

***ALL tanks will require a small mouse water bottle.***

*** IMPORTANT – Please read ALL below for information on passes***

This show is part of a large agricultural show. Entry fee online / on the gate, unless you have a pass (limited number available to exhibitors & show workers only by request – see below).

**There are also unloading passes available to bring cars onto the showground that need to be requested separately so please mention if you would like to request one of these too (vehicles have to be off the show ground and in the Tradestand carpark by 9am at the latest and cannot be bought back onto the show ground until after 6pm).**

Volunteers needed to help with PR on the day, please email shows@nfrs.org if you would like to help. PR Manager –

Fuzzbutts Stall
Mischief Made Stall

Carlisle (Joint with NERS) * - Saturday 18th July 2026

Venue

St. Mark’s Church Hall, Brackenridge, Carlisle, CA3 9TW

Website
Show Secretary
Kasia Zyber for NFRS & Fiona Milton for NERS
Judging Starts
10:45, rats to be benched by 10.30
Varieties Judge
Charlotte Goedvolk & Lauren De Grange is judging for NERS

Joint show with the North of England Rat Society.
http://www.neratsociety.co.uk/html/nextshow.shtml

Each rat may be entered into all three of the standard show sections (NFRS varieties, NERS varieties, NERS pets).

There will be a raffle at this show – donations for prizes are very welcome.

Summer Cup Show *** - Saturday 25th July 2026

Venue

St Margarets Hall
20 Coniston Rd, Cheltenham GL51 3NU

Website
Show Secretary
Nic Goodwill
Judging Starts
10:30am. Rats to be benched by 10.15am
Varieties Judge
Rackie Powell
Pet Judge
Zara Perrett
Sitting In
Abigail Galbraith
Pet Steward
Freeke van de Voort
Kitchen Manager
Angela and Jenna

This is a dual entry show.

Please bring a donation to the kitchen and raffle.

Mischief Made Stall

Scottish Championship Show *** - Saturday 15th August 2026

Venue

Rutherglen United Reformed Church Hall, 69 Johnstone Drive, Rutherglen, Glasgow, G73 2QA

Website
Show Secretary
Kasia Zyber
Judging Starts
10:30am
Varieties Judge
Lisa Irvine
Sitting In
Jess Claresta
Kitchen Manager
Caroline Watson

Rats may be entered in both varieties and pets.

Doors open at 10am.

Mischief Made stall
Ratcessories Stall
Pegs and Pieces Stall
NERS Stall

Edenbridge & Oxted Agricultural Show (*) Monday - Monday 31st August 2026

Venue

Ardenrun Showground, Tandridge Ln, Lingfield RH7 6LL

Website
Show Secretary
Emma Davis
Judging Starts
10.30 am
Pet Judge
Mark McNay
Pet Steward
Emma

Note this show is on Bank Holiday Monday
***ALL tanks will require a small mouse water bottle.***

***This is a DUAL entry show – please let me know when you make your entries if any rats are to be entered in both varieties and pets.***

IMPORTANT – PLEASE NOTE:

*** IMPORTANT – Please read ALL below for information on passes***

This show is part of a large agricultural show. Entry fee online / on the gate, unless you have a pass (limited number available to exhibitors & show workers only by request – see below).

There is a wristband process for this show if you wish to have an exhibitor pass. For anyone requesting a pass you will need to send the fee (by Paypal Friends & Family or Bank Transfer) to the show secretary to cover the postage and then they will send you the passes and let you know when they’ve been sent.

**There are also a very limited number of unloading passes available to bring cars onto the showground that need to be requested separately so please mention if you would like to request one of these too (the showground is open from 6am and vehicles have to be off the show ground and in the exhibitor carpark by 8.30am). Priority will go to those with access requirements or those that have large entries**