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There are plenty of activities to keep the whole family entertained at CountryTastic.
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CountryTastic is packed with exciting activities for children and families to enjoy—and the best part? Most activities are free of charge! Here’s a sneak peek at what’s waiting for you at the 2026 show:
Hobby Horse Area
Gallop into fun with our brand-new Hobby Horse Area, brought to you by The Hobby Horse Association!
Competition Arena – Cheer on exciting hobby horse competitions or enter yourself!
UK Hobby Horse Association run events across the South of England open to first timers, beginners or advanced hobby horse enthusiasts and are pleased to be bringing jumping classes to CountryTastic at Three Counties Showground, Malvern for the first time.
Jumping classes are open to all abilities and are divided by age (3–9 years and 10+), and all competitions are qualifiers for the Hobby Horse Championship Show 2026 (this will take place on November 29 at Wellington Riding, Heckfield, Hook, RG27 0LJ). The child’s age is taken as of the 1 January.
Hobby horse showjumping competitions are judged with a combination of style fences and time section. This is not a competition for horses and ponies.
Pre-entries cost £10, late entries £12 (subject to availability). Late entries on the day of the event are subject to there being space in the classes. Hobby horses will be available at the event to loan for individual classes.
Enter, find out more and read the T&Cs on UK Hobby Horse Association website here.
Dressage to music dressage display – Showcasing elegance and creativity in the competition ring.
‘Have a Go’ Ring – Take the reins and try hobby horse riding for yourself—every rider has a chance to win a rosette!
Meet the Ambassadors – Watch brilliant displays from The Hobby Horse Association’s very own ambassadors.
Visit the Hobby Horse Association stand to purchase hobby horses, horse passports, and more. Don’t forget to snap a photo on the podium with your rosette!
Pedal Tractors and Toy Farm Machinery (supported by Killbran)
Little ones can speed around the course on pedal tractors—a firm favourite every year!
Thanks to Killbran, this area now includes realistic toy machinery such as:
- Bale trailer with foam bales
- Double bale lifter set
- Front loader bale handler
- Butterfly mower
STIHL Toys Play Area
The STIHL Toys Play Area is a fantastic spot for kids to unleash their energy and creativity! With a range of toy tools and equipment inspired by STIHL’s real-life products, children can enjoy hands-on play in a safe and engaging environment. These toys were kindly donated by STIHL.
Bouncy Castle
Bring the kids along for endless jumping and laughter! Our bouncy castle is the perfect spot for little ones to burn off energy and enjoy safe, supervised fun throughout the show.
Digger Play Zone
Children could complete challenges with diggers in this new zone.
Have A Go At Cricket
Join Worcestershire Cricket Foundation at CountryTastic for exciting taster sessions, small group activities, and walking cricket—perfect for all ages and abilities! Whether you’re picking up a bat for the first time or rediscovering the game in a relaxed format, our friendly team will guide you through fun, inclusive activities using soft foam balls and safe equipment.
Come along and give cricket a go – you might just find your new favourite sport!
The Ball Run
A firm favourite! Children collect balls from the pits at the bottom of the run and place them into drainpipes at the top, then watch them roll back down. Repeat as many times as you like!
