National Champion Blacksmith Competition Circuit

At certain shows throughout the season, smiths may enter work to be marked by a qualified judge in a static exhibition. In addition, there are live-forging competitions. Apart from prize money, winning or being runner-up in either the static or the live, will earn points at each show. The smith with the most points at the end of the season will be declared "Champion Blacksmith" 2026.

While there are other County Shows throughout the year, this is a list of those County Shows and other events that participate in The National Blacksmith Champion Competition during 2026. Links to competition schedules are included.

The complete list is given for information.

March

‘Judging Seminar’ and NBCC Competitions
At the National School of Blacksmithing, Holme Lacy Hereford
To be confirmed March 2026
COMPETITION SCHEDULE: To be published

May

North Somerset Show
4th May 2026
WEBSITE: https://www.nsas.org.uk/
COMPETITION SCHEDULE: Click here

Devon Show
21st, 22nd & 23rd May 2026
WEBSITE: https://devoncountyshow.co.uk/
COMPETITION SCHEDULE: Click here

June

Royal Cornwall Show
4th, 5th & 6th June 2026
WEBSITE: https://www.royalcornwallshow.org/
COMPETITION SCHEDULE: Click here

Royal Three Counties Show
12th, 13th & 14th June 2026
WEBSITE: https://royalthreecounties.co.uk/
COMPETITION SCHEDULE: Click here

July

Royal Welsh Show
20th, 21st, 22nd & 23rd July 2026
WEBSITE: https://rwas.wales/royal-welsh/
COMPETITION SCHEDULE: Click here

New Forest & Hampshire Show
28th, 29th & 30th July 2026
WEBSITE: https://www.newforestshow.co.uk/
COMPETITION SCHEDULE: Click here

August

Edenbridge & Oxted Show

30th & 31st August 2026
WEBSITE: https://www.edenbridge-show.co.uk/
COMPETITION SCHEDULE: Click here

September

Dorset County Show
5th – 6th September 2026
WEBSITE: https://dorsetcountyshow.co.uk/
COMPETITION SCHEDULE: Click here

BFBA ‘International’ Event
27th September 2026
WEBSITE: https://www.forgeandfarrier.co.uk/event/bfba-focus-2025/
COMPETITION SCHEDULE: AVAILABLE SOON