What time does the event open to Exhibitors?

Friday: Exhibitor gates open from 7am; Exhibitor Enquiries open until 6pm. Saturday: Exhibitor Car Park open from 7am; Showground open 7am–9am (public opens 9.30am); no vehicle access after 9am; showground reopens to vehicles after 5pm. Sunday: Exhibitor Car Park open from 7am; Showground open to vehicles 7am–8.30am (public opens 9am); no vehicle access after 8.30am; showground reopens after 4.30pm. Automart, Dealermart, and Car Club Display vehicles should arrive by 8.30am.

Related FAQs

Stand and Automart spaces have a capacity limit. Booking in advance is advised, but if spaces remain available on the day you can arrive and pay at Exhibitor Enquiries from 7am.

Yes, wristbands and car park passes can be purchased at Exhibitors Enquiries: Friday 7am–6pm, Saturday 7am–12pm, Sunday 7am–11am. Outside these hours, collections only via Security.

If spaces are available, you may pay for additional space(s) at Exhibitor Enquiries on arrival or at the Information Point if already in the showground.

Yes, Sunday camping can be booked in advance or at the Information Point during the event (subject to availability). It is available on your stand space. Limited facilities are available Monday morning and you must vacate via North Gate by 10am on Monday.

No, there is no overflow exhibitors' car park or shuttle bus in operation for 2026. All exhibitors must park within the exhibitors' car park using a valid pass.

Exhibitors must use the Exhibitor's Entrance (off the B3054). Anyone wearing an exhibitor wristband is strictly not permitted entry via Visitor Reception.

Yes, stallholders can book for 2027 at 2026 prices on the event day only. Booking forms are available at the information point at the event.

Book as early as possible when bookings open (normally January, or at the event for the following year). New stand allocations are confirmed after 13th July. Stand movements are not guaranteed; earlier booking improves your chances of a preferred stand.

Yes, evening entertainment takes place on Friday and Saturday night in the green field catering area, for exhibitors only.

Shower facilities are provided in the Exhibitors' Car Park and adjacent to the permanent toilet block in Red Field (open outside public opening times only).

No, however VAT receipts and paid invoices can be provided on request.

Notify the Events Office on 01590 614614 as soon as possible to cancel. Refunds (where the space can be re-let and all passes/tickets returned) are as follows:

30+ days before the event Friday: 10% administration fee deducted
Less than 30 days but more than 7 days before: 30% administration fee deducted
Less than 7 days before: No refund given

Cheques should be made payable to Beaulieu Enterprises Limited. Cheques cannot be postdated. Only cash or card payments accepted within two weeks of the event.