Membership
Westmorland County Agricultural Society Ltd was founded over 200 years ago, in 1799. As such, we have a long and proud tradition in the farming world and the promotion of rural life.
Today the Westmorland County Show is one of the largest one day show's in the country. For business and pleasure, there's more than enough to interest all, from the latest agricultural equipment and wonderful livestock classes together with Cumbria's finest produce. Membership gives certain privileges that are not available to the general public.
With over 1,000 members already, the Westmorland County Agricultural Society is one of the county's leading agricultural organisations.
Our objectives are to:
Promote and improve agriculture, horticulture, allied industries, rural crafts and the breeding of livestock, forestry and conservation and rural diversity and thereby sustain the rural way of life and our prized heritage. We also have large numbers of members who live in towns and villages of the area who just enjoy being involved in rural affairs.
Membership is payable on 1st June each year and, whilst payment can be made by cheque or cash, the preferred method is direct debit. All fees include VAT, for which an invoice is prepared. Currently the fees are £20 for Members and £40 for Vice Presidents.
All Society Members receive:
Quarterly newsletters of Society activities, including courses and information on the latest grant programmes and rural affairs
Details of other events (and discounts available) on the Showfield.
Members privileges at the County Show (always the second thursday in September)
Members Privileges:
- Members badge and free entry to the County Show
- Members Licenced Marquee on Show Day
- Discounted admission tickets for friends and family
- Discounts on livestock entry fees
- Enamel Pin Badge
Vice-Presidents Privileges:
- Vice Presidents Badge and free entry to the County Show
- Members badge and free entry to the County Show
- Dedicated forward parking on Show day
- Vice Presidents Marquee on Show Day with free tea, coffee and refreshments
- Cloakroom facilities at the Show
- Discounted admission tickets for friends and family
- Discounts on livestock entry fees
- Enamel Pin Badge
For further details please complete and return an application form or contact us.