Allenheads, which is 404 m (1,325 ft) above sea level, is situated 8 miles (13 km) further along the River East Allen from Allendale.

The show is a community event, organised by a local committee, and allows the village to showcase its various talents.

[citation needed] Allenheads is in the parliamentary constituency of Hexham; Joe Morris of the Labour Party is the Member of Parliament.

[4] Prior to Brexit, for the European Parliament its residents voted to elect MEPs for the North East England constituency.

For Local Government purposes it belongs to Northumberland County Council, a unitary authority.