Shropshire’s best one day show
The organisers of Newport Show are full steam ahead for the show’s return in 2026 and have recently announced the appointment of a new president.

“After nearly 2 decades of being part of such a great and hard working team it is a real privilege to now be asked to be the President for the 2026 Show – I’m really looking forward to it!”
An Engineering graduate from Harper Adams University with a keen interest in agricultural education has been named the 2026 President of the Newport Show.
George Painter grew up with his sister Lisa on a farm near Newport, where his parents’ enterprises included Pigs, Beef, Sheep and Arable crops.
He went to Primary School in Tibberton, then Secondary School in Market Drayton where he completed his A Levels. He then went to achieve a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering at Harper Adams.
After graduating, George successfully secured a job at J C Bamford Excavators Ltd (JCB) in Staffordshire in 1996. He initially worked on all aspects of machine approval where one highlight was Cold Climate testing in Finland.
In 1999 George moved within the company to specialise in machine Structural Validation and is now a Principal Engineer. He has developed the welded structures of JCB’s Construction equipment and Agricultural product range, including Telescopic Handlers, Wheeled Loaders and the Hi-tech Fastrac tractors.
He married his Wife Emily in 2011, and they have a young son Alfie who has just started school.
At the weekends George & Emily enjoy days out with Alfie, a favourite place for all three is a visit to Attingham Park.
Other hobbies include the repair and maintenance of his farm, planting trees and gardening, renovating historic farm machinery and rare breed ducks – and including Alfie as much as possible in each of these!
George said: “I joined Newport & District Agricultural Society in 2007.
“In that time, I’ve worked to develop and grow the Society’s Education Hub. The driving force behind that has been my strong belief in the educational aspect of giving children the opportunity to care for and experience young animals up close.
“One of the many ways I’ve developed this is by setting up and running a chick and duckling experience within the Education Hub Marquee – something which is great to see young people get involved with at every show.
“After nearly 2 decades of being part of such a great and hard working team it is a real privilege to now be asked to be the President for the 2026 Show – I’m really looking forward to it!”
What Newport Show has to offer
Agricultural
Agriculture is central to Newport Show and showcases all aspects of the industry from Livestock to modern day farming equipment.
Vintage Tractors
For 2022, we introduced online exhibitor entries for Vintage Tractors. Tractor Theme will be announced in due course.
Festival of Food
The Festival of Food area enables you to sample street and authentic, artisan tastes and flavours from all over the world.
Education
The Society aims to promote agriculture and the farm to food journey. This is achieved by working closely with the local schools and activities are showcased on show day.
Disabled Access
Facilities are available for less able or disabled visitors to ensure you have a relaxing and enjoyable day.
Music
Live music features across the showground and creates a great festival atmosphere.




About the Show and the Society
Newport Show is organised and run by Newport and District Agricultural Society. The show has become recognised as Shropshire’s best one-day family event for its variety of attractions and quality of organisation.
The society relies on the hard work of members who form the various committees required to deliver an event of such complexity and high standards, with support from a small number of dedicated staff who are committed to the event year-round.
The Society
Newport and District Agricultural Society was formed in September 1889 at a meeting held at the town’s iconic Royal Victoria Hotel.
It’s first committee numbered 30 people and the first Newport Show was held on Friday, August 8th 1890.