The show was founded in 1860 when a group of landowners and farmers led by Dr. John Hitchman, the first medical superintendent of the county asylum, agreed to form the Derbyshire Agricultural Show. There have been 127 shows since that time with breaks due to wartime restrictions and an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in 1924 and 2001.

2008 will see our 129th Show with entertainment for all the family.  We are also expecting a wonderful turnout of cattle, sheep, goats, horses, dogs, fur and feather.  Carol Smith our Showjumping secretary will be planning some excellent jumping and  Exhibitors from all over Britain will be bringing their animals to put on a great show.
The show is run by a Council of 50 Members with the help of the Section Secretaries and other co-opted and honorary members.
The Society is proud to have as Patron of the Show, the Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire, Mr. John Bather. We are delighted that Mr. Charles Hollis will be President for the 129th Show.
The team is completed by Chairman, Mr. Edward Hicklin a local farmer and Vice-Chairman, Mrs Kay Croot who comes from a family who have been associated with the show for many many years. The officers are completed by Mrs Janet Murray the Treasurer and General Secretary Mrs Anne James, who can be contacted on 01332 793068 by E-mail, telephone or fax. If you would like to enter the show, you can find further information on our Schedules page.