Bees & Honey

Show Description

Gillingham and Shaftesbury Honey Show Schedule 2026 - Staged alongside the North Dorset Beekeeper’s Association display in the Bees and Honey Marquee on Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th August 2026 at Turnpike Showground, Motcombe, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9PL
Gates open at 8:30am
Entries in this section close on Wednesday 29th July 2026. This date will be strictly adhered to. Results will be published on the same online platform as entries.

Trophies will be presented at 4:30pm on Thursday 20th August 2026. The Gables Trophy will be awarded to the North Dorset Beekeeper Association exhibitor gaining the most points in the honey show. The Larkham Trophy will be awarded to the Sherborne Beekeeper Association exhibitor gaining the most points in the honey show. The Bayliss Shield will be awarded to the exhibitor gaining the most points overall.