Cunningsburgh Show

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The Cunningsburgh show is an agricultural show, run by the Cunningsburgh & Districts Agricultural Society, which is held annually on the second Wednesday in August. It is located at The Moors, within the first field to the left when entering Cunningsburgh from the north, roughly opposite the Cunningsburgh Football Pitch and Cunningsburgh Hall. It moved to this location in the late 1980's/early 1990's, previously a field at Tow near the centre of Cunningsburgh was the venue for many years.

Although originally established as a show of agricultural produce, it has grown and evolved to include categories for most domesticated animals, craftwork, homebakes, and hobby pursuits. All show entries are judged and prizes awarded for what, in the Judge's opinion(s) are the best examples on the field in each category. The Cunningsburgh Show accepts entries from anywhere in Shetland, unlike some of the other Shetland Shows which only serve a specific catchment area.

Other attractions at the show include, sheepdog trials, trade demonstrations, and a recently added fun run/race to the top of the nearby Virdik Hill.

Pictures from the 1963 and 1986 Shows (at Tow), can be viewed here.