SECTION SECRETARY
Mrs E Earnshaw
| Closing date: | SATURDAY 31st AUGUST 2025 PLEASE NOTE – closure date may be brought forward if high numbers of entries are received. |
INSURANCE – All exhibitors MUST have Public Liability Insurance
PLEASE FOLLOW GATE A SIGNS FOR ENTRY ONTO THE SHOW GROUND
NOTE: All drivers are obliged to cooperate with the parking stewards. Any vehicles not used for the transportation of livestock must be removed to the public car park
The Penistone Agricultural show reserves the right to refuse entry to those who do not cooperate.
PRIZE MONEY – To be paid by BACS after the show – Please ensure that you have the correct Bank details with you on show day. Payment to be claimed/paid by no later than Tuesday 30th September 2025. Any queries regarding prize money awarded to be made to the Cattle secretary by no later than Friday 26th September 2025
ENTRY TICKET ALLOCATION:
Exhibitor tickets to be issued on the basis of:
1 entry = 2 tickets, 2-4 entries = 3 tickets and 5 -6 entries = 4 tickets
Interbreed Champion and Reserve Champion for Commercial Beef, Pedigree Beef, Dairy and Interbreed Pairs will be required to take part in the presentation of Trophies which will be held in front of the Cattle Tent at approximately 3.30pm
Cattle to be on the Show Ground by 9.30am latest and should not be removed from the Showground before 4.30pm.
JUDGING TO COMMENCE 10.00 AM
Exhibits must be available at the time stated for judging and every effort will be made to maintain the time-table but the Secretary/Stewards reserve the right to make alterations.
The Show reserves the right to amalgamate classes if entries are insufficient.
Cattle numbers available on arrival from the cattle passport steward.
Passports are required for all cattle.
Exhibitors are responsible for compliance with DEFRA Animal Health regulations in force at the time of the show.
Cattle to be tied to allotted place
Hay and Straw will NOT be provided by the Show
Walkways must not be obstructed and exhibitors are to keep individual areas clear.
ANTI TAMPERING – The use of tranquillisers, stimulants, or any drugs capable of affecting the performance or behaviour of animals is forbidden.
| Judge: | TBC |
| Entry Fee: | £8.00 |
| Prize(s): | 1st : £30.00 2nd : £20.00 3rd : £15.00 |
| Judging: | Judging to commence 10.00am |
Classes
- 1 – Maiden Heifer
- 2 – Heifer in calf
- 3 – Cow in calf
- 4 – Heifer in milk
- 5 – Cow in milk
- 6 – Pairs, both animals to be owned by the exhibitor and entered in classes 1 – 5. 1st placed to take part in Class 53 – Interbreed Pairs Champion
7 – Supreme Dairy Champion and Reserve Dairy Champion. Sash and prize money: Champion £45 and £30 to the Reserve Champion
KINDLY SPONSORED BY MILK FROM THE HILLS
THE MELVYN CARR TROPHY – presented for the Best Dairy Beast in the Show. A perpetual Trophy
THE JERSEY SILVER CUP – presented 1951 by F Bates Esq for the Best Jersey. A perpetual Trophy
| Judge: | TBC |
| Entry Fee: | £2.00 |
| Prize(s): | 1st : £8.00 2nd : £6.00 3rd : £4.00 4th: 2.00 (To be paid by BACS) |
| Judging: | Judging to commence after the Dairy Classes |
Classes
- 8 – Dairy Heifer, handler to be age 11 or under on Show day
Handler to be accompanied by a responsible Adult - 9 – Dairy Heifer, handler to be aged between 12 – 16 on Show Day
- 10 – Dairy Heifer, handler to be aged between 17 – 26 on Show Day
Judging will be as follows:
- Handling: 50%
- Turnout of Handler 25%
- Turnout of Animal: 25%
The conformation of the animal will not be judged. The Exhibitor MUST be able to handle the animal independently.
THE CARNELLY TROPHY – awarded for the Best Young Handler
| Judge: | TBC |
| Entry Fee: | £8.00 |
| Prize(s): | 1st : £30.00 2nd : £20.00 3rd : £15.00 |
| Judging: | To be judged after the Dairy AOB classes |
Classes
- 11 – Calf under 1 year old on day of Show
- 12 – Maiden Heifer under 18 months old on day of Show
- 13 – Heifer in milk or calf
- 14 – Cow dry with 3rd or later calf
- 15 – Cow in milk with 2nd or later lactation
- 16 – Bull over 1 year old on day of Show
- 17 – Pair of animals to be owned by the Exhibitor and entered into classes 11 – 16. 1st placed to take part in Class 53 – Interbreed Pairs Champion
- 18 – Champion / Reserve Champion
See General Information & Guidance, where relevant
| Judge: | TBC |
| Entry Fee: | £8.00 |
| Prize(s): | 1st : £30.00 2nd : £20.00 3rd : £15.00 |
| Judging: | Judging to commence 10.00am – Ring 1 |
Classes
- 19 – Butcher Steer, Limousin cross or British Blue cross
- 20 – Butcher Heifer, Limousin cross or British Blue cross
- 21 – Butcher Steer sired by any other British Native or Continental breed except Limousin / Limousin cross, British Blue/British Blue cross
- 22 – Butcher Heifer sired by any other British Native or Continental breed except Limousin / Limousin cross, British Blue/British Blue cross
- 23 – Best Butcher Bull born before 31/12/2024
- 24 – Pair of animals to be owned by the Exhibitor and entered into classes 19 – 23. 1st placed to then take part in Class 61 – Interbreed Pairs Champion
All Bulls 10 months old and over to be rung and led using a staff or by two leaders
THE FRED BATES SILVER CUP – presented 1951 by the late F Bates Esq for the Champion Beef
THE CROFT SILVER CUP – presented for the Reserve Champion Beast
| Judge: | TBC |
| Entry Fee: | £8.00 |
| Prize(s): | 1st : £30.00 2nd : £20.00 3rd : £15.00 |
| Judging: | TBC |
Classes
- 27 – Bull born on or before 31.12.2023
- 28 – Bull born on or after 01.01.2024
- 29 – Heifer born on or before 31.12.2023
- 30 – Heifer born on or after 01.01.2024
- 31 – Cow in calf or with calf at foot
- 32 – Pairs, both animals to be owned by the exhibitor and entered in classes 27 – 31. 1st placed to take part in Class 61 – Interbreed Pairs Champion
The BROOK TOOL CUP – Presented for the Champion Pedigree Continental Any Other Breed
| Judge: | TBC |
| Entry Fee: | £8.00 |
| Prize(s): | 1st : £30.00 2nd : £20.00 3rd : £15.00 |
| Judging: | TBC |
Classes
- 33 – Bull born on or before 31.12.2023
- 34 – Bull born on or after 01.01.2024
- 35 – Heifer born on or before 31.12.2023
- 36 – Heifer born on or after 01.01.2024
- 37 – Cow in calf or with calf at foot
- 38 – Pairs, both animals to be owned by the exhibitor and shown in classes 33 – 37. 1st placed to take part in Class 61 – Interbreed Pairs Champion
THE EARNSHAW TROPHY – presented for the Champion Native Any Other Breed
| Judge: | TBC |
| Entry Fee: | £8.00 |
| Prize(s): | 1st : £30.00 2nd : £20.00 3rd : £15.00 |
| Judging: | TBC |
Classes
- 39 – Bull born on or before 31.12.2023
- 40 – Bull born on or after 01.01.2024
- 41 – Heifer born on or before 31.12.2023
- 42 – Heifer born on or after 01.01.2024
- 43 – Cow in calf or with calf at foot
- 44 – Pairs, both animals to be owned by the exhibitor and shown in classes 39 – 43. 1st placed to take part in Class 61 – Interbreed Pairs Champion
THE VERNON DIXON CUP – Presented for Best Pedigree Hereford
Hereford Society Rosette presented for the Champion Animal
| Judge: | TBC |
| Entry Fee: | £8.00 |
| Prize(s): | 1st : £30.00 2nd : £20.00 3rd : £15.00 |
| Judging: | TBC |
Classes
- 45 – Bull any age
- 46 – Cow in calf or in milk before 01.01.2022
- 47 – Calf born in 2025
- 48 – Heifer born in 2022
- 49 – Heifer born in 2023
- 50 – Heifer born in 2024
- 51 – Pairs, both animals to be owned by the exhibitor and shown in classes 45 – 50. 1st placed to take part in Class 61 – Interbreed Pairs Champion
Females entered in the Appendix Register of the Herd Book, either Appendix B or Appendix A, are eligible for entry and are identified by the letters B or A tattooed in the ear or written in waterproof ink on an ear tag.
THE MCDOUGAL POLLACK SALVER – Presented by Mr & Mrs A Proud for Best Highland
THE WHITWORTH TROPHY – Presented by D Whitworth for Reserve Champion
Highland Cattle Society Rosette presented for the Champion Animal
| Judge: | TBC |
| Entry Fee: | £8.00 |
| Prize(s): | 1st : £30.00 2nd : £20.00 3rd : £15.00 |
| Judging: | TBC |
Classes
- 52 – Bull born on or before 31.12.2023
- 53 – Bull born on or after 01.01.2024
- 54 – Heifer born on or before 31.12.2023
- 55 – Heifer born on or after 01.01.2024
- 56 – Cow in calf or with calf at foot
- 57 – Pairs, both animals to be owned by the exhibitor and entered in classes 52 – 56. 1st placed to take part in Class 61 – Interbreed Pairs Champion
See General Information & Guidance, where relevant
| Judge: | TBC |
| Entry Fee: | £2.00 |
| Prize(s): | 1st : £8.00 2nd : £6.00 3rd : £4.00 |
| Judging: | TBC |
Classes
- 58 – Handler to be 11 or under on show day – Handlers must be accompanied by a responsible adult
- 59 – Beef Heifer – Handler to be aged between 12 – 16 on Show day
- 60 – Beef Heifer – Handler to be aged between 17 – 23 on Show day
Judging will be as follows:
- Handling: 50%
- Turnout of Handler 25%
- Turnout of Animal: 25%
The conformation of the animal will not be judged. The Exhibitor MUST be able to handle the animal independently.
The Ken Wilson Memorial Trophy – awarded for the Best Young Handler
Barbara Judge award – kindly sponsored by the Barbara Judge Legacy
| Judge: | TBC |
| Entry Fee: | N/A |
| Prize(s): | Sash awarded and prize money of – Champion £45, Reserve Champion £30 |
| Judging: | TBC |
Classes
Class 61 – SUPREME INTERBREED PAIRS CHAMPIONSHIP
Eligible to take part, Pairs awarded 1st prize from classes 6, 17, 24, 32, 38, 44, 51 and 57
See General Information & Guidance, where relevant
| Judge: | TBC |
| Entry Fee: | N/A |
| Prize(s): | Champion £70, Reserve Champion £50, Hamper presented to winner |
| Judging: | TBC |
Classes
Class 62- SUPREME INTERBREED CHAMPIONSHIP
The Champion of all classes to take part (other than the Champion of the Dairy AOB)
Hamper Sponsored by Utterly Yorkshire, Denby Dale, Huddersfield