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The Grand Ring

Exciting Grand Ring line-up has been announced for 2026. It's bold, it's loud and there's something for everyone.

This year’s Grand Ring programme is packed with family displays and competitions; live music performances; a carnival showcasing Norfolk’s diverse performing arts groups and hundreds of equestrian and livestock competitions.

Grand Ring Line-Up Announced
TIMEeVENTsPONSOR
08:00 Showjumping 1.20m Open Two Phase
09:30 Showjumping 1.3m openSponsored by eastern power systems
10:30Shetland pony Derby – Heat 1sponsored by M construction services
10:50Knights of Middle england, jousting & Trick Riding 
11:20RAF Falcons Parachute Display Teamsponsored by G’s east coast growers
11:40Carnival of Cultures
12:00Heavy Horse Turnouts – Singles sponsored by ROARR!Sponsored by roarr!
12:40Showjumping Norfolk Area Trial sponsored by British Showjumping area 28
14:20The Ivan Fisher Funeral Homes’ Coaching Marathon Judgingsponsored by Ivan Fisher Independent Funeral Homes’
14:50The Marching Band of the West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service 
15:20Heavy Horse Turnouts – teamsSponsored by pearsons Capital projects
16:00heygates country feeds team of 5 competitionsponsored by heygates country feeds plus grand parade of cattle and shire horses
17:05NORMAC 80th anniversary agricultural displaysponsored by onpath energy
17:35Shetland pony derby – heat 2 & finalsponsored by m construction services
17:55knights of middle england, jousting & trick riding
18:25raf falcons parachute display teamSponsored by G’s east coast growers
18:45The marching band of the west yorkshire fire & Rescue service

Grand Ring Line-Up Announced

tIMEeVENTsPONSOR
07:15Ridden Cobs (HOYS)
09:30The Marching Band of the West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service 
09:50Knights of Middle England, Jousting & Trick Riding
10:20RAF Falcons Parachute Display Team Sponsored by G’s east coast growers
10:40Pipe Band Collaboration 
11:10The Ivan Fisher Funeral Homes’ Coachman’s Classsponsored by ivan fisher independant funeral homes’
11:30Heavy Horse Turnouts – 2 Wheeled Cart (HOYS)Sponsored by ensors
12:00carnival of cultures
12:20Shetland Pony Derby – Heat 1sponsored by m construction services
12:40Showjumping INTERNATIONAL STAIRWAY Grand Prixsponsored by british showjumping business partnership
13:55NORMAC 80th Anniversary Agricultural Display
14:25Pipe Band Collaboration sponsored by carrick farm enterprises
14:45Grand Parade of Cattle, Sheep, Pigs and Goats and Suffolk, Percheron and Clydesdale Horses
15:15Grand Parade of Cattle, Sheep, Pigs and Goats and Suffolk, Percheron and Clydesdale Horses
15:55Showjumping Ride and Drive Challenge sponsored by group 1 automotive
16:55Agro Challenge – Barrel Racing & Awards Presentation 
17:25Knights of Middle England, Jousting & Trick Riding
17:55Shetland Pony Derby – Heat 2 & Finalsponsored by m construction services
18:15RAF Falcons Parachute Display TeamSponsored by G’s east coast growers
18:35Closing Ceremony including The Marching Band of the West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service and The City of Norwich Pipe Band

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