Society

The Kent County Agricultural Society was formed in 1923 with the amalgamation of the Mid Kent and East Kent Show Societies.  The Society’s primary objective was to host an Annual Agricultural Show, the first was held in Gravesend in 1923. Up to the outbreak of the Second World War in 1939, a three-day Show was held in various parts of the County.  From 1947–1963 two-day shows were held at Mote Park in Maidstone.  A permanent site was acquired in Detling, in time for the 1964 Show.  In addition to staging the annual Kent Show the Society is involved with the organisation of Kent’s first Schools’ Farm Fair – ‘The Living Land’.  If you require more information about the Society and its Educational programme please contact us: