Main show Thursday 7 August
Preview Evening Wednesday 6 August
The main ring attraction this year is the Stanage Stunt Show, performing THREE explosive shows over the two days.
Back due to popular demand in 2025 on Thursday 7th August will be a Heavy Horse Turnout Championship class. It has been a number of years since the turnouts were last at the Black Isle Show and this should provide a fantastic spectacle to the main ring on Thursday. More information on this to follow as we get closer to the show.
Fun Dog Show

We are delighted to announce that following the success of the dog show last year, we will be again running a Fun Dog show at this year’s Black Isle Show.
This will take place on Thursday 7th August and entries will be taken on the day.
Entries can be made from 12 noon at the Dog Show area, and Judging to be confirmed.
Entry fee will be £3.00 per dog first entry, £1.00 per dog subsequent entries. The classes for the dog show are given below.
Classification – Pedigree Classes
Class 1 | Any Variety Puppy (6-12 months) | Class 6 | Any Variety Utility |
Class 2 | Any Veteran (aged 7 or over) | Class 7 | Any Variety Working |
Class 3 | Any Variety Hound | Class 8 | Any Variety Pastoral |
Class 4 | Any Variety Terrier | Class 9 | Any Variety Gundog |
Class 5 | Any Variety Toy | Class 10 | Any Variety Open |
Best in Show and Reserve Best in Show will be judged from unbeaten dogs from Classes 1-10. Best Puppy will come from winner of Class 1. Best Veteran will come from Class 2. There will also be a Best in Show (Non-Pedigree)
Classification – Novelty Classes (open to Pedigree and Non Pedigree dogs)
Class 11 | Junior Handling (age 6-11) | Class 15 | Prettiest Bitch |
Class 12 | Junior Handling (age 12-16) | Class 16 | Waggiest Tail |
Class 13 | Best Crossbred | Class 17 | Most Appealing Eyes |
Class 14 | Most Handsome Dog | Class 18 | Dog Judge Would Most Like to Take Home |
Future Dates
Year | Preview Evening | Show Day |
2026 | August 5th | August 6th |
2027 | August 4th | August 5th |
2028 | August 2nd | August 3rd |