FINDON SHEEP FAIR & VILLAGE FESTIVAL

Each year during the second weekend in September, the Findon Sheep Fair and Village Festival takes place at Nepcote Green in the village of Findon in West Sussex

FINDON SHEEP FAIR & VILLAGE FESTIVAL

There are craft stalls, sheep displays, sheep judging, a funfair, food stalls, live displays, a beer tent and many other displays and attractions on the green.

FINDON SHEEP FAIR & VILLAGE FESTIVAL

The sheep judging show attracts farmers from across the south of England, and judges countrywide. There are approx 300 sheep representing over 35 different breeds

FINDON SHEEP FAIR & VILLAGE FESTIVAL

Admission is free on the Saturday attracting up to 7000 visitors. On the Friday and Saturday evening there are dances in the marquee which are ticket only entry.

FINDON SHEEP FAIR & VILLAGE FESTIVAL

To help encourage future generations to take an interest in sheep handling and even sheep farming, we have a competition for Young Handlers from as young as 6 years old

FINDON SHEEP FAIR & VILLAGE FESTIVAL

It is only with the support of the public, sponsors, and not least the volunteers that this long lasting event can continue and be enjoyed by future generations

FINDON SHEEP FAIR & VILLAGE FESTIVAL

Each year during the second weekend in September, the Findon Sheep Fair and Village Festival takes place at Nepcote Green in the village of Findon in West Sussex

FINDON SHEEP FAIR & VILLAGE FESTIVAL

There are craft stalls, sheep displays, sheep judging, a funfair, food stalls, live displays, a beer tent and many other displays and attractions on the green.

FINDON SHEEP FAIR & VILLAGE FESTIVAL

The sheep judging show attracts farmers from across the south of England, and judges countrywide. There are approx 300 sheep representing over 35 different breeds

FINDON SHEEP FAIR & VILLAGE FESTIVAL

Admission is free on the Saturday attracting up to 7000 visitors. On the Friday and Saturday evening there are dances in the marquee which are ticket only entry.

FINDON SHEEP FAIR & VILLAGE FESTIVAL

The sheep fair has been running for over 230 years. Originally sheep were auctioned, but it is now less viable in a climate of strict regulation so sheep are just shown

FINDON SHEEP FAIR & VILLAGE FESTIVAL

To help encourage future generations to take an interest in sheep handling and even sheep farming, we have a competition for Young Handlers from as young as 6 years old

FINDON SHEEP FAIR & VILLAGE FESTIVAL

It is only with the support of the public, sponsors, and not least the volunteers that this long lasting event can continue and be enjoyed by future generations

The next Sheep Fair takes place at Nepcote Green in Findon Village on

Saturday 11th September 2021

Festivities commence on Friday Night with a funfair on the green and Barn Dance in the marquee

Saturday is the fair itself with…

FREE ADMISSION

(Car Parking £5)

Click here for Parking details

The next Sheep Fair takes place at Nepcote Green in Findon Village on Saturday 11th September 2021

Festivities commence on Friday Night with a funfair on the green and Barn Dance in the marquee

Saturday is the fair itself with…

FREE ADMISSION (Car Parking £5)

Click here for Parking details

A BIG THANK YOU...

...to everyone who attended, supported, volunteered and help organise the 2023 Findon Sheep Fair and Village Festival.

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LATEST NEWS

Photo Competition Winner

Oct 23, 2023

We are pleased to announce that the winner of the 2023 Photo Competition is Gemma Lovejoy with the entry pictured. Please click on read more for the full size picture.

Photo Competition Winner

We are pleased to announce that the winner of the 2023 Photo Competition is Gemma Lovejoy with the entry pictured. Please click on read more for the full size picture.

Photo Competition Winner

Oct 23, 2023

We are pleased to announce that the winner of the 2023 Photo Competition is Gemma Lovejoy with the entry pictured. Please click on read more for the full size picture.

MORE NEWS

Did you take any photos of the Sheep Fair on Saturday? If so, why not enter the Photo Competition. Photos can be submitted to our Facebook page, twitter account or via email to findonsheepfair@gmail.com. PLEASE CAN ENTRANTS SEND NO MORE THAN 5 PHOTOS. We would point...

Thank You

Sep 11, 2023

The Sheep Fair team would like to thank everyone who supported this year's event, whether as a visitor, participant, volunteer or sponsor. Although the exceptionally hot weather posed a challenge it did not distract from being another very successful event. Again, a...

Hot Weather Update

Sep 8, 2023

HOT WEATHER UPDATE Due to the exceptionally hot weather forecast for tomorrow, we have decided to bring forward the sheep judging presentations. They will now take place from 11am in the sheep area instead of 3pm in the main arena. This will give the farmers the...