The show takes place on the August Bank Holiday Monday every year, and has been running since 1887.

The Bovey Tracey Brass Band played, including a procession from the field to the church for a service.

[7] The destruction of the tent was written about by local diarist Cecil Torr in his Small Talk at Wreyland, who also noted that there were rabbits on display.

[22][23] Displays in the main ring change annually, but include activities such as falconry, stunt shows, heavy horses, and children's races.

Surplus funds raised from the show are spent in the village on numerous community projects and good causes.