COUNTRYTASTIC
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Thurs 17 April 2025
Demonstration Rings
Meet The Animals
There will be over 100 animals joining us for CountryTastic this year, plus you’ll even be able to meet Peter Rabbit!
Take a look who is confirmed to joined us in 2024 below:
Farmyard Animals
Get up close to farmyard friends and have the opportunity to have your questions answered and discover all about their care. The list of animals attending currently includes:
Goats
Pygmy Goats
Guernsey Goats
Saanan Goats
Sheep
Badger Face Sheep
Sheep and lambs
Valais Blacknose Sheep
Gloucester Old Spot Pigs
Alpacas and Llamas
Cows and Hereford Bull
It is a fantastic opportunity to learn all about where your food comes from and a great chance to open minds to a future career in farming or animal care.
Peter Rabbit
Make your children’s Easter holiday extra special by giving them the chance to meet Peter Rabbit himself!
Unicorn Rides
Make dreams a reality for children with a magical ride on a real life ‘unicorn’! (£6 surcharge for pony rides).
Horse & Cart Rides
Meet the gentle giant Shire Horses pulling carts for visitors around the showground. Please note, there will be a charge of £2.50pp per ride.
Pampered Ponies
Over in the stable yard meet friendly ponies including Exmoor ponies, the Westons Cider Mill Shire Horses and a
mini Spotted Pony. Please note, there will no longer be donkeys at this event.
Exotic Animals
Meet, handle and learn about a variety of exotic animals including snakes, spiders and parrots.
Water Buffalo
Get up close to Water Buffalo calves and learn all about how they’re farmed in the UK. Plus, treat yourself to a delicious Water Buffalo Ice Cream.
Dogs
Meet Parson Russell Terriers and Lancashire Heeler Dogs over in the Kennels. Plus, find out more about their qualities as working animals and pets.
Don’t forget to visit the Paw Parade Ring to watch fantastic displays by Guide Dogs, Agility Dogs and Dancing Dogs too!
Bees
The Worcestershire Beekeepers Association will be kindly bringing an observation hive filled with a colony of bees. Have a go at spotting the queen and learn more about how these amazing creatures work together, plus have a go at making candles out of beeswax.
Sample honey made from a variety of flowers and pick up a jar or two to take home!
Rabbit Ranch – NEW
See rabbits in outdoor style pens, as you’d keep them at home and pick up enrichment from tradestands for your own pet rabbit. Learn more about correct rabbit care and take part in rabbit themed activities with Cheltenham Animal Rescue and Hoppy Habitats. Rabbit enrichment will also be available to buy from Twig and Nibble.