Show Calendar

Show Calendar - Next 10 Shows

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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
Varieties Steward
Jess C

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
Happy Rat Hammocks 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**

Annual General Meeting & AGM Pet Show * - Saturday 12th September 2026

Venue

Tempsford Village Hall
Stuart Memorial Hall, Church St, Tempsford, Sandy SG19 2AW

Website
Show Secretary
Gemma Corfield
Judging Starts
10.30am
Pet Judge
AJ Black-Savage

Doors open at 9am – Pet show only at this event.

Rats to be benched by 10:15am at the latest in order to be finished by for our AGM.

Late entries will not be accepted due to time constraints at this show.

There will be a raffle after the Pet Show and short break to set up the hall.

AGM for members will take place from 2pm onwards. Non-members will not be able to attend.

Raffle prizes will be provided by the NFRS at this show.

Meldreth Show ** & Self Show * SUNDAY SHOW - Sunday 27th September 2026

Venue

Meldreth Village Hall
High Street
Meldreth
SG8 6LB

Website
Show Secretary
Katie Cracknell
Judging Starts
10.30am prompt
Varieties Judge
Lisa Clarke
Self Show Judge
Gemma Corfield
Pet Judge
Lisa Irvine
Sitting In
AJ Black-Savage
Varieties Steward
Jessie Parrott
Pet Steward
Nic Goodwill

Varieties Assessment in small hall

please note that this show is on a **SUNDAY**

The London Championship Show - Pet Day - Saturday 10th October 2026

Venue

Arena UK, Allington Lane Grantham, NG32 2EF

Website
Show Secretary
Julie Oliver
Weather for Venue
Judging Starts
10.30am
Pet Judge
Charlotte Scott
Pet Steward
Kate Rattray

This is part of a large, multi-fancy event. Entry fee – passes need be pre-booked in advance online. You will not be able to pay at the door at this show.

The London Championship Show *** varieties day (Sunday Show) - Sunday 11th October 2026

Venue

Arena UK, Allington Lane, Grantham, NG32 2EF

Website
Show Secretary
Nicola Goodwill
Weather for Venue
Show Manager
Lisa Irvine
Judging Starts
10.00am - rats to be benched by 9.45am
Varieties Judge
Ann Storey
Sitting In
Fiona Milton

Entry fee – passes need be pre-booked in advance online. You will not be able to pay at the door at this show.