The Capel Show

The Capel Show

Always on the 3rd Saturday in August so this year it is on

Aug 16, 2025

An extravaganza of Classic Cars and Motorbikes, Flowers & Vegetables, Food and a Bar with a good selection of local ales, an Auto Jumble, Dog Show and local stalls selling everything good our village has to offer.

Ticket Price:
£7 for adults at the gate or
£6 in the pre sales (until July 31) from the Capel Box Office

Children 12 years and under go free.
Free Public Parking from 12:00h onward.

12pm -5pm
Last admission @ 4pm

Capel, The Street, RH5 5LB

Click for map

For registrations (Classic Car or Bike, Food Stall, Auto Jumble) see menu above

Classic bookings for cars have now closed!

If you have a classic motorbike and wish to book please contact us via our contact page and select classic registrations

Photo: courtesy of Max Wolf Media

The Capel Show App

The Capel Show App provides you with all the information about the show. It’s free and no login required to use it:

  • Show Programme
  • Searchable Classic exhibit directory
  • Food Courts
  • Bars
  • Entertainment
  • Activity Locator

Download here to get it: http;//app.capelshow co.uk
or scan the QR Code

THE 25th CAPEL CLASSIC CAR & BIKE SHOW

SHOW SPECIAL FOCUS: Silver Cars & Bikes

2025 will be the 25th Show. An eclectic mix of around 700 classic vehicles will be on display.

Registration will be open from March 1st for exhibitors. It will close when we hit the maximum number of 700 registrants.
Auto jumblers can also sign up from Mar 1st onward (see the dedicated section below)

Classic Cars

Six Vehicle Classes
1) Veteran & Vintage Cars to 1944
2) Post War Cars 1945 – 1960
3) Classic Cars 1961- 1973
4) Collectors Cars from 1974 – 1998
5) Race and Rally Cars
6) Vans & Commercials
Registration will open from 01/03/2026

Classic Motorbikes

Three Motorcycle classes:
1) Classic Motor Cycles up to 1960
2) Collector’s Motor Cycles from 1961
3) Race and Trial bikes

Registration will open from 01/03/2026

Auto Jumble

As always a reasonable size Auto Jumble stall selection

Registration is now open

Want a stall?

Register Auto Jumble

Countdown

Trophies

Our expert panel of judges consisting of racing drivers and ex chairmen of the event will decide best in show classic car and classic bike

We are carbon neutral

The Capel Flower Show

2025 is the 130th iteration of this fab event
organised by the Capel Horticultural Society

Horticultural Society Summer Show

The Grand Marquee is surrounded by a traditional village fete with fabulous food and drink offerings, including delicious teas. There are hobby and handicraft displays and exhibitors sellinghome-made produce, crafts and plants.
2025 will see the show’s 130th year.

Capel Village Fête

An eclectic mix of stalls supporting local organisations and charities, small traders and local produce, plants and flowers. Clubs showing off their activities and much more.

Would you like a stall? Contact Mandy Schryver before registering.l

Food & Drink

We like to have the food provided by local organisations as much as possible. Locally roasted Coffee, Local Beer from Dorking Brewery, Hog Roast, Bacon Butties, Pizza. All you could ever want on a typical village show

Do you have a stall and would like to have a stand on our show? Contact Norman Ede before registering.

Dog Show

The Capel Show would not be complete without its traditional fun dog show. Organised on and around the old bowling green it adds a little bit of additional fun to the already great atmosphere.
Registration is on the day

Dog Show 2025

For more dog show information please click here

Dog Show sponsored by
Complete Raw Pet Store in Beare Green

Some Cool Facts about the 2024 Show

we’re proud of our show and the interest it generates for miles and miles around

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What do visitors say?

Mr K Y, Toys . Cars & Trains

What the show does well:: Keeps cost to stall out low. Any other feedback: Not sure what was said about toilets but some thing down in the auto jumble area would be nice. Also a local tea van would go down well.

Mr A P, Car or Bike exhibitor

What the show does well:: Very friendly Any other feedback: Different price for entrants and public

Mr E N, Car or Bike exhibitor

What the show does well:: First time. Very good atmosphere. Nice open field Any other feedback: N/A

Mr E V, Car or Bike exhibitor

What the show does well:: Sunny Surrey Chilling Any other feedback: What a great event , First time Ive been .I will return Thanks for all yr efforts , Traffic free fun !

Mr F V, Car or Bike exhibitor

What the show does well:: Nice relaxing day out. Any other feedback: The dog show was not much fun this year, all most serious with photographer rather than saying who won.

Mr U T, Car or Bike exhibitor

What the show does well:: Despite the size there is a real village show feel, both for the general stalls and the classic cars and motorcycles Any other feedback: A small point was a somewhat smelly cesspit over the far side of the cars – it did seem to improve as the day went on. […]

Mr V T, Car or Bike exhibitor

What the show does well:: Generates a really friendly atmosphere Any other feedback: It was a bit tight for parking

Mr W T, Car or Bike exhibitor

What the show does well:: Everything it’s a really great day for all the family.. Any other feedback: I think the show improves every year..the only thing I would say is maybe a few more toilets..

Mr B S, Car or Bike exhibitor

What the show does well:: Atmosphere, good number of stewards, creating a great car show Any other feedback: Maybe a few autojumble sellers. Also a few more stalls aimed at younger people e.g. 18-25. Walking around the stalls, I felt it was aimed at older people which I know are the majority of the attendees.

Mr D S, Car or Bike exhibitor

What the show does well:: Friendliest show. Great diversity of cars. Added bonus of village show! Any other feedback:

Mr K R, Car or Bike exhibitor

What the show does well:: It has a relaxed atmosphere with a unique blend of classic cars and traditional english Fete Any other feedback: Keep on doin the same, traffic management on entrance and exit was very good this year.

Mr V P, Car or Bike exhibitor

What the show does well:: Relaxed atmosphere Any other feedback: The toilets are poor. Can be done better.

Mr Z P, Car or Bike exhibitor

What the show does well:: Create a friendly no hassle event. Any other feedback: Within the confines of the site and it’s location in the village there is not a lot you can do differently.

Mr P M, Car or Bike exhibitor

What the show does well:: Friendly atmosphere Any other feedback:

Mr A K, Car or Bike exhibitor

What the show does well:: Have a village atmosphere Any other feedback:

Mr F J, Car or Bike exhibitor

What the show does well:: Good atmosphere, friendly village show. Any other feedback:

Mrs B D, Horticultural Show Competitor

What the show does well:: Super flowers etc and gives us the opportunity to see people’s works .i.e. Painting ,photos ,plants ,garments ,furniture etc etc Any other feedback: The Marsden barbeque was incredibly busy and after all the hard work by Sally’s team ,giving and working a big amount raised ,plus all burgers sold !

Mr B G, Car or Bike exhibitor

What the show does well:: Everything Any other feedback:

Mr D G, Car or Bike exhibitor

What the show does well:: Being inviting and mellow Any other feedback: Carry on the good work and try to keep the relaxed atmosphere

Mr G G, Car or Bike exhibitor

What the show does well:: I’m happy with the event – very friendly, well organised arrivals Any other feedback:

Mrs S E, Horticultural Show Competitor

What the show does well:: Be an all-round friendly family show. Any other feedback: The flower arranging class i entered had really good critique. None of the other 7 classes I entered did: Very disappointing!

Mrs W D, volunteer

What the show does well:: Provide a family friendly day out. Any other feedback:

Mrs Z D, Horticultural Show Competitor

What the show does well:: Brings the village community together Any other feedback:

Mrs U A, Horticultural Show Competitor

What the show does well:: Provide an all round family day out Any other feedback: The lavatories are inadequate and unpleasant. Better loos are available for hire.

Mr Y A, Organiser

What the show does well:: Easygoing atmosphere, mixing cars and horticultural, friendly. Any other feedback: Urinals were poor

For several years the show has run a survey to gauge what the people think and more importantly where we can improve.

To the left you will find some of that feedback: Overwhelmingly positive but some pointers for doing it better.

The 2024 survey (220 responses) gave us a net promotor score of 74 (on a scale of -100 to +100) which is considered a world class approval rating. High praise indeed.

From the Chairman

Dik Hoogmoed

2025 will be my 8th show as Chairman. Looking back on the 2024 show and its success (the best show show to date in all aspects) gives me great pride in the volunteer team that make this happen.

The show is now so big and successful that planning activities for next year’s show need to start immediately after the show ends.

To then receive accolades as you can read in the survey quotes above is music to my ears. Not only do we provide a wonderful day out to all those visitors, we also manage to raise significant sums of money for all the good causes.

Long may it continue! Do come and enjoy the 2025 Capel Show.