About Us 

Mottram & District Agricultural Society is a not-for-profit, volunteer-run community organisation dedicated to celebrating, supporting, and promoting agriculture and rural life in Mottram and the surrounding district.

Founded to advance agriculture for the public benefit, the Society brings together farmers, producers, craftspeople, exhibitors, and the wider community through a programme of agricultural shows. Our leading events, the annual Mottram Spring Show & Summer Show, showcases livestock, horses, horticulture, crafts, cookery, vintage vehicles, and much more, offering something for all ages.

At the heart of what we do is education. Through our shows, we aim to increase understanding of agriculture, food production, animal welfare, and rural traditions, helping to connect the public with the countryside and the people who work in it.

The Society is run entirely by volunteers who give their time throughout the year to organise events, support exhibitors, and ensure our shows remain welcoming. Whether you are a farmer, competitor, supporter, or first-time visitor, we are proud to offer a space where the local community can come together to learn, compete, and celebrate agricultural life.

Our Mission Statement

‘To advance agriculture and for the public benefit, to advance education in the science of agriculture.’

Membership

We are Mottram & District Agricultural Society, a community-led, volunteer-run organisation that meets monthly to plan and organise the Mottram Spring Show and Mottram Summer Show.

Our committee is made up entirely of volunteers who give their time throughout the year to organise the two shows, support exhibitors, prepare the showground and help ensure the Mottram Shows continue to grow and thrive.

In recent years, the Society has relocated to a new showground on Apple Street, where a great deal of time and effort has been invested in preparing the site and developing the shows. Following a successful event last year, we are now working to make the Mottram Shows bigger and better for the future.

Membership is open to anyone with an interest in the countryside, agriculture, or community events — no farming background is required. We would especially love to welcome new faces, both young and old, to help shape the future of the Mottram Shows and ensure the Society is truly representative of the community it serves.

By becoming a member, you help support a long-standing local tradition, have a voice in how the Society and the shows develop, and contribute to a volunteer-run, not-for-profit organisation that reinvests in its future.

Membership costs £20 per year for adults and £10 per year for junior members aged 16 and under.

Adult membership gives you the opportunity to attend and take part in the Society’s committee meetings, contribute ideas, get involved in decisions, and help shape the future of the Mottram Shows.

Membership benefits

• Free entry to the Mottram Summer Show

• A complimentary meal at the Summer Show

• The opportunity to get involved in the Society and help shape the future of the Mottram Shows

Junior membership is available to those aged 16 and under. We are keen to encourage young people to get involved in the Society, and we are exploring opportunities for a young persons’ committee or similar group in the future, giving younger members a chance to have their voices heard and play an active role in shaping the future of the shows.

You don’t have to be a member to volunteer on show day. If you would like to help out at either the Spring Show or Summer Show, please visit our Volunteers page to find out more.

Please note that membership benefits apply to the Summer Show only and do not include free entry or a meal at the Spring Show.

Whether you want to become a member and help shape the future of the Society, or simply volunteer on show day, we would love to have you involved.

Please click below to enter your details and make payment.

Please email treasurer@mottramshow.co.uk if you require any further information.

Our Showground

Entrance at the junction of Apple Street and the A560 Mottram Old Road, Hyde SK14 3AT.