Competing at Spring Live!
Spring Live! is home to a selection of competitions, including the our Fun Dog Show, the Pygmy Goat Club Show. Plus the Horticultural Committee are running Flower Arranging and Living Things and Their Habitats competitions.
Horticultural Competitions
Living Things and Their Habitats
Make a Bird box or Bug hotel!
Open to children ages 4-11 years old, entries can be a team or individual effort.
Entries close on 4th April.
Click here for the entry form and to find out more.
Flower Arranging
This years theme: Pastel Spring
Open to Individuals and Horticultural Clubs/Societies.
Please send your entry form to horticulture@seas.org.uk. Entries close on 13th April 2026
Click here for the entry form and to find out more.
NEW Garden on a Tea Tray Competition
Please send your entry form to horticulture@seas.org.uk. Entries close 13th April 2026
Click here for the entry form and to find out more.
Any questions please email horticulture@seas.org.uk.
Alpaca Display
Due to Bluetongue restrictions we are unable to host the South of England Alpaca Show this year. However, you can still meet some of these charming and friendly creatures. Plus learn how they provide the softest and finest fleeces to the UK fibre industry in the alpaca display.
2026 TBC
The Pygmy Goat Club Show
Returning to Spring Live! is the Pygmy Goat Club Show, including 12 different classes, which has moved from the South of England Show.
Fun Dog Show
Visitors and their dogs can participate in our Fun Dog Show which is held on Sunday. Dogs and owners can enter on the day for £2 per dog per class. Classes will cover Pedigree Sporting Dog, Pedigree Non- Sporting, Best Puppy (under 12mths), Golden Oldie (7yrs +), Prettiest Bitch, Handsome Dog, Best Child Handler (under 16yrs), Best Rescue, Waggiest Tail, Dog Judge would most like to take home and Best in Show for all the winners from the previous categories. Rosettes will be awarded for 1st – 6th place with prizes for 1st and 2nd and a trophy for Best in Show. Click here for the 2025 schedule.
Sussex Coast Rabbit Club Show
The Sussex Coast Rabbit Club Show is a popular fixture at Spring Live! with a variety of competition categories. To enter the pet classes for rabbits and cavies (guinea pigs) please book your pet in 5 days prior to the show by contacting Sam Turner on 07394 295567 or email sussexcoastrabbitclub@gmail.com. The entry fee is £2 per animal to be paid on arrival, with rosettes for all and another for best adult pet, best child pet, and best pet in show. Please bring water bottles, hay, feed/forage and bedding for the show pen.
Poultry Show from the Arun Valley Poultry Fanciers Society
Thanks to the lifting of Avian Flu restrictions the team from Arun Valley Poultry Fanciers Society will be holding a full Poultry Show at Spring Live! as well as providing lots of displays and information on poultry owning, eggs and hatching. Email david@avpfs.co.uk for information.
Read our reviews
Here are some of the things people are saying about us.
Just been to the South of England show. Had an amazing time in the sunshine. Lots to see and do and something for everyone. My son thought the stunt bikes where awesome!!!
Mark Leppard
Easy parking which was free. Entrance price very good. Sellers did not mark prices too high. Huge varieties, from babies, children, adults and a good variety for animals. Cash and card available. A lovely Christmas atmosphere was created.
Julie Fairfowl
SofE show great to see it back and they didn’t disappointed 3 fantastic days.
Ian Truman
Great fun! Music from the Casablanca Steps, Shetland Pony Grand National, lots of nice farm beasts. More good shops than last year. A few more plants & poultry would be good.
Clare Salmon
Good to see the south of England Show back. A great day out, shows, animals, and plenty of stalls.
Dog friendly & some tasty snack / food to be had. Terrific venue.
Peter Langbridge
Great venue for country shows and the shows are top quality too.
Vicci Gunstone
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