Organisers of the British National Ploughing Championships & Country Festival have announced a high number of entries for this year’s event, set to take place on 11th and 12th October 2025 at Allesley, near Coventry, West Midlands.

Over 240 of the country’s top ploughmen and women are all eager to compete for National titles with some also trying to win the chance to represent their country at next year’s World and European Ploughing Contests.  This year’s strong turnout reflects growing interest in traditional and competitive ploughing, with entries spanning across a number of categories, from vintage tractors and horse-drawn ploughs to the more modern conventional and reversible classes.

“We are thrilled with the level of interest this year,” said Stephen Cheeseman, Chairman of the Society of Ploughmen. “It’s a testament to the enduring appeal of the Championships and the skill, passion and heritage behind the sport of ploughing.”

The Championships is a very traditional event and is held in a different part of the country each year and this time it will be held on a huge 100 hectare site which has been provided by the Brandreth Family and the Sir Thomas White Trust.

The two-day event will not only feature the country's best ploughing talent but will also host a large stand area on grass with agricultural companies selling everything you might need on a farm, from a spanner to a tractor; and a wide variety of shopping and craft stalls with everything you would expect to see at a country show.

There will also be demonstrations of steam ploughing engines and of new farm machinery; and displays of vintage tractors and equipment, so it’s a unique chance for visitors to see how farming has changed over hundreds of years, in a working environment.

While entries for ploughing are now closed, bookings remain open for trade stands, demonstrations, shopping, and crafts. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for businesses of all sizes, from small enterprises to industry leaders. This year’s main sponsors are Bridgestone/Firestone.

The Championships promises to be a great day out and discounted advanced tickets are now on sale with early bird discounts available for a limited time.  Further information can be found on www.ploughmen.co.uk.