Powburn Show

🐑 POWBURN SHOW 2026 – SHEEP SECTION 🐑

The Sheep Section will be judged from 11:00am on Show Day.

All sheep must be unloaded between 10:00am and 11:00am and be penned and ready for judging by 11:00am.

LOWLAND

  1. Ewe
  2. Gimmer
  3. Ewe Lamb (including Continental Cross Ewe Lamb)

HILL / LAIRG CHEVIOT

  1. Ram
  2. Ram Lamb
  3. Ewe
  4. Gimmer
  5. Ewe Lamb

PARK CHEVIOT

  1. Ewe
  2. Gimmer
  3. Ewe
  4. Ram Lamb

BLUE HEADED LEICESTER

  1. Ram Lamb
  2. Ewe
  3. Gimmer
  4. Ewe Lamb

MULE

  1. Ewe
  2. Gimmer
  3. Ewe Lamb
  4. Pair of Ewe Lambs (can be drawn from Class 15 but excluding prize winners)

TEXEL

  1. Ram
  2. Ram Lamb
  3. Ewe
  4. Gimmer
  5. Ewe Lamb

RARE BREEDS

  1. Ram
  2. Ram Lamb
  3. Ewe
  4. Gimmer
  5. Ewe Lamb

YOUNG HANDLER

  1. Any Breed Ewe Lamb

Open to handlers under 16 years of age. Judged on sheep knowledge and handling ability.

BEST GROUP OF THREE SHEEP

  1. Best Group of Three Sheep

Any breed or cross, either sex or mixed. Sheep must have been shown in their classes and be the property of the exhibitor.

BLACKWOOLED SHEEP

  1. Female, Any Age, Any Breed

UNDRESSED EWE WITH OWN LAMBS

  1. Ewe with Twin Lambs, Any Breed, Undressed

PRIME LAMBS

  1. Any Breed (Heavy) – Single Lamb Over 40kg Liveweight
  2. Any Breed (Light) – Single Lamb Under 40kg Liveweight

Sponsored by Carrs Billington.

📅 Saturday 1st August 2026
📍 Powburn Show

Good luck to all exhibitors and we look forward to welcoming another fantastic turnout of sheep from across the region.

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Reviews

A wide, panoramic view of a traditional rural showfield bordered by dry-stone walls and rolling green Northumbrian hills, with neat white rope barriers marking out a central grass arena. Brightly colored canvas trade marquees, tidy livestock pens, and a small line of vintage tractors are arranged in orderly rows across the field, all without any people present. Soft late-morning sunlight filters through light clouds, giving a gentle, even illumination and subtle shadows beneath the structures. Photographic realism at eye level with a slightly elevated angle, sharp focus throughout to convey an organised, welcoming county show atmosphere, calm and professional, with natural, vibrant greens and clean signage adding a sense of clarity and order.

Aya Nakamura

“A lovely traditional show with something for everyone – our children loved the sheepdogs, tractors, and kids’ races.”

A richly detailed sheep show pen scene featuring several well-groomed, naturally posed sheep of traditional British breeds standing in clean metal hurdles on fresh golden straw, with breed boards attached to the rails. Behind them, a backdrop of rolling pasture and a distant stone-built farmhouse indicates a rural Northumberland setting, all empty of people. Gentle overcast daylight produces soft, even photographic lighting and minimal harsh shadows, allowing the texture of wool, straw, and galvanized metal to be clearly visible. Shot at eye level with a subtle depth of field that keeps the entire pen in focus while softly blurring the distant hills, the composition follows the rule of thirds. The mood is calm, authentic, and proudly agricultural, aligned with a professional county show identity.

Mateo García

“As a local producer, Powburn Show is the highlight of our year – friendly crowds and well-organised trade stands.”