Stithians Show 2025: Everything You Need To Know
With live music, live animals more morris dancing than you can shake a stick at, this summer tradition makes for a proper Cornish day out.
What to Expect:
👉 Live music on the Main Stage and Buskers’ Corner Pop-Up Festival
👉 Vintage tractors, motorcycles, and steam engines
👉 Shopping galore with local producers, artisan crafts, and trade stands
👉 Food & drink stalls with everything from Cornish pasties to fine fudge
👉 Animals & agriculture: from showjumping to champion livestock
👉 Open Dog Show and Dog Agility Displays
👉 Traditional fairground for the young (and young at heart!)
🎶 Entertainment All Day Long
The day kicks off at 10 a.m. with a performance by St Stythians Band, marching down from the main gate to the flagpoles for the official opening ceremony, complete a rendition of the Cornish National Anthem. Along with a lively lineup of local acts performing at the Buskers tent throughout the day there will be performances from:
👉 Will Keating
👉 True Foxes
👉 Georgia d'Arcy
👉 Treverva Male Choir
👉 Carn Brea Morris
👉 Rock Choir Cornwall
👉 Andy "The Crooner" Marshall (your compère and all-day entertainer)
🎺 The St Stythians Band returns to the bandstand to play until 4:30 p.m., then again in the evening concert at 8 p.m. Don’t forget your picnic blanket!
🐴 Horses, Hounds & More
For equestrian fans - this year includes the newly added Newcomers / 1.10m Open while the new Veteran horse sections have seen bumper entries for 2025. Junior classes now start later for school-aged riders.
🐕 And don’t miss the Open Dog Show, featuring a wide range of breeds, international judges, and plenty of wagging tails. Whether you're an exhibitor or a dog lover, it’s always a crowd-pleaser.
🚜 New for 2025: Steam Display Ring
NEW this year is a dedicated display ring in the Steam Section. Expect to see:
👉 Miniature steam engines pulling traditional carts
👉 Vintage lorries, cars, and traction engines
👉 An ideal spot to sit down, relax, and enjoy a picnic while engines work under their own steam
🚌 Getting There – Free Buses!
Ditch the car and hop on one of the Free Show Day Buses from:
👉 Camborne, Troon, Fourlanes, Lanner
👉 Redruth, St Day, Carharrack
👉 Truro, Carnon Downs, Perranwell
👉 Falmouth, Penryn, Mabe, Longdowns, Rame
👉 Helston, Stithians
Download the handy timetable here.
Buses start early so you won’t miss the opening ceremony!
Are Dogs Allowed at Stithians Show?
Well-behaved dogs on short, non-extendable leads are very welcome at Stithians Show! They can enjoy most areas of the Showground, but you must keep them strictly under control around other animals. Dogs are also welcome in the Members’ Pavilion - as long as they remain on a short lead and are on their best behaviour.
🕗 Opening Times & Tickets
👉 Car Parks open: 7 a.m.
👉 Gates open: 8 a.m.
👉 Show closes: 6 p.m.
👉 Evening concert: 8 p.m.
🎟️ Ticket Prices:
👉 Adults: £17.50
👉 Children (5–16): £5
👉 Under 5s: Free
👉 Family (2 adults + 2 children): £40
👉 After 3 p.m.: Half price
👉 After 4 p.m.: Free!
👉 Evening Concert £10
Tickets available at:
👉 Spar shop in Stithians
👉 Online: www.stithians.show/tickets
👉 On the free bus (cash only)
💳 Both cash and card accepted on the day.
☀️ Weather Forecast for Stithians Show
Following a scorching weekend in the Duchy, the forecast for Monday 14th July looks like sunny spells, a light breeze, with a chance of the odd light shower over lunchtime. Highs of a nice 22°C. Pack your sunscreen, a spare layer and make a day of it!
Why We Love Stithians Show
At Boutique Cornwall, we celebrate everything that makes Cornwall unique - and Stithians Show captures that spirit in full. From heartfelt performances and nostalgic engines to new connections and delicious local produce, it’s one of our favourite summer days out. So get ready to don your best Cornish attire, and we’ll see you there!