The timetables below reflect the 2024 event and are offered as a guide.
Please appreciate that, as the event and all performances are outdoor and 'live', all timings are provided as a guide only and may be subject to change.
Friday 30 August
| Time | Event | Location |
|
From 6am |
Hot air balloon ascent* | - |
| 9.30am | Cookery demonstration with Mark Aisthorpe of The Bull's Head, Holymoorside | Cookery Theatre, Fine Food Village |
| 10.30am |
Cookery demonstration with |
Cookery Theatre, Fine Food Village |
| 10.45am |
Mounted Games |
Grand Ring |
| 11.30am |
Book signing with Ainsley Harriott |
Book signing tent, Fine Food Village |
|
11.30am |
Cookery demonstration with Adam Thackeray of Fischers Baslow Hall | Cookery Theatre, Fine Food Village |
| 12.00pm | Opening Ceremony including welcome from Country Fair Presidents Kelvin and Liz Fletcher, parachute display by the Royal British Legion Parachute Team*, followed by The West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service Band |
Grand Ring |
|
12.30pm |
Cookery demonstration with Chris Mapp of the Tickled Trout | Cookery Theatre, Fine Food Village |
|
12.40pm |
The Ukrainian Cossack Stunt Team | Grand Ring |
|
12.55pm |
Charlotte Hill and her Birds of Prey | Grand Ring |
|
1.25pm |
Aeroplane aerobatics piloted by Mark Jeffries* | - |
| 1.30pm | Cookery demonstration with Ainsley Harriott | Cookery Theatre, Fine Food Village |
|
1.35pm |
British Scurry and Trials Driving | Grand Ring |
|
2.25pm |
The IMPS Motorcycle Display Team | Grand Ring |
| 2.30pm | Book signing with Ainsley Harriott (1 hour) |
Book signing tent, Fine Food Village |
|
2.30pm |
Cookery Demonstrations by The Clink Restaurant at HMP Styal, Cheshire | Cookery Theatre, Fine Food Village |
|
3pm |
Commercial Vehicle Parade | Grand Ring |
|
3.30pm |
The West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service Band and the Chatsworth Children's March Past | Grand Ring |
|
3.30pm |
Book signing with Alan Titchmarsh (1 hour) |
Book signing tent, Fine Food Village |
|
4.30pm |
Country Fair Presidents - Kelvin & Liz Fletcher | Book signing tent, Fine Food Village |
|
4pm |
Marshkeeper Gundogs | Grand Ring |
|
4.30pm |
Ainsley Harriott, Q&A session | Cookery Theatre, Fine Food Village |
|
4.30pm |
Allcomers' Dog Racing with the Red Socks | Grand Ring |
|
5.05pm |
The IMPS Motorcycle Display Team | Grand Ring |
| 5.30pm | Ainsley Harriott book signing (30 mins) |
Book signing tent, Fine Food Village |
|
5.35pm |
The Ukrainian Cossack Stunt Team | Grand Ring |
| 5.50pm | Closing Ceremony including parachute display by the Royal British Legion Parachute Team*, followed by The West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service Band |
Grand Ring |
| From 6.20pm |
Hot air balloon ascent* |
- |
Saturday 31 August
| Time | Event | Location |
|
From 6am |
Hot air balloon ascent* | - |
| 9.30am | Cookery demonstration with Mark Aisthorpe of The Bull's Head, Holymoorside | Cookery Theatre, Fine Food Village |
| 10.30am |
Cookery demonstration with |
Cookery Theatre, Fine Food Village |
| 10.45am |
Mounted Games |
Grand Ring |
|
11.30am |
Book signing with James Martin (1 hour) |
Book signing tent, Fine Food Village |
| 12.00pm | Opening Ceremony including parachute display by the Royal British Legion Parachute Team*, followed by The West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service Band |
Grand Ring |
|
12.30pm |
Cookery demonstration with Eva Humphries of Whole Food Warriors | Cookery Theatre, Fine Food Village |
|
12.40pm |
The Ukrainian Cossack Stunt Team | Grand Ring |
|
12.55pm |
The IMPS Motorcycle Display Team | Grand Ring |
| 1.00pm | Book signing with Arthur Parkinson (1 hour) |
Book signing tent, Fine Food Village |
| 1.30pm | Cookery demonstration with James Martin | Cookery Theatre, Fine Food Village |
|
1.30pm |
Aeroplane aerobatics piloted by Mark Jefferies* | Grand Ring |
|
1.40pm |
Charlotte Hill and her birds of prey | Grand Ring |
|
2.15pm |
Hound Parade | Grand Ring |
| 2.30pm | Book signing with James Martin (1 hour) |
Book signing tent, Fine Food Village |
|
2.30pm |
Cookery Demonstrations by Jose Souto, leading game chef, author and lecturer | Cookery Theatre, Fine Food Village |
|
2.35pm |
Vintage Car Parade | Grand Ring |
|
3pm |
The West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service Band and the Chatsworth Children's March Past | Grand Ring |
|
3.30pm |
Cookery demonstration with Chris Mapp of the Tickled Trout | Cookery Theatre, Fine Food Village |
|
3.30pm |
British Scurry and Trials Driving | Grand Ring |
|
4.00pm |
Book signing with Alan Titchmarsh (45 mins) |
Book signing tent, Fine Food Village |
|
4.15pm |
Marshkeeper Gundogs | Grand Ring |
|
4.30pm |
Cookery demonstration with James Martin | Cookery Theatre, Fine Food Village |
|
4.45pm |
Allcomers' Dog Racing with the Red Socks | Grand Ring |
|
5.15pm |
The IMPS Motorcycle Display Team | Grand Ring |
| 5.30pm | Book signing with James Martin (30 mins) |
Book signing tent, Fine Food Village |
|
5.45pm |
The Ukrainian Cossack Stunt Team | Grand Ring |
| 6pm | Closing Ceremony including parachute display by the Royal British Legion Parachute Team*, followed by The West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service Band |
Grand Ring |
| From 6.30pm |
Hot air balloon ascent* |
- |
Sunday 1 September
| Time | Event | Location |
|
From 6am |
Hot air balloon ascent* | - |
|
9.30am |
Cookery demonstration with Eva Humphries of Wholefood Warriors | Cookery Theatre, Fine Food Village |
| 10.30am |
Cookery demonstration with |
Cookery Theatre, Fine Food Village |
| 10.45am |
Mounted Games |
Grand Ring |
| 11.30am |
Book signing with Nadiya Hussain |
Book signing tent, Fine Food Village |
|
11.30am |
Cookery demonstration with Ray Moody of Santos Higham Farm Hotel | Cookery Theatre, Fine Food Village |
| 12.00pm | Opening Ceremony including parachute display by the Royal British Legion Parachute Team*, followed by The West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service Band |
Grand Ring |
|
12.30pm |
Cookery demonstration with Mark Aisthorpe of The Bulls Head, Holymoorside | Cookery Theatre, Fine Food Village |
|
12.40pm |
The Ukrainian Cossack Stunt Team | Grand Ring |
|
12.55pm |
The IMPS Motorcycle Display Team | Grand Ring |
|
1.25pm |
Aeroplane aerobatics piloted by Mark Jefferies* | Grand Ring |
|
1.35pm |
Charlotte Hill and her birds of prey | Grand Ring |
| 1.30pm | Cookery demonstration with Nadiya Hussain | Cookery Theatre, Fine Food Village |
|
2.00pm |
Battle of Britain Memorial Flypast - Lancaster Bomber* | - |
|
2.05pm |
Hound Parade | Grand Ring |
|
2.25pm |
Marshkeeper Gundogs | Grand Ring |
| 2.30pm |
Book signing with Nadiya Hussain |
Book signing tent, Fine Food Village |
|
2.55pm |
The West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service Band and the Chatsworth Children's March Past | Grand Ring |
|
3.30pm |
Cookery demonstration with Adrian Gagea of Longbow Venues | Cookery Theatre, Fine Food Village |
|
3.25pm |
British Scurry and Trials Driving | Grand Ring |
|
4.30pm |
Cookery demonstration with Nadiya Hussain | Cookery Theatre, Fine Food Village |
|
4.10pm |
The IMPS Motorcycle Display Team | Grand Ring |
|
4.40pm |
Massed Pipe Bands | Grand Ring |
|
5.05pm |
Allcomers' Dog Racing with the Red Socks | Grand Ring |
| 5.30pm |
Book signing with Nadiya Hussain |
Book signing tent, Fine Food Village |
|
5.35pm |
The Ukrainian Cossack Stunt Team | Grand Ring |
| 5.50pm | Closing Ceremony including parachute display by the Royal British Legion Parachute Team*, followed by The West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service Band |
Grand Ring |
*All activities in the air are dependent on weather, and other factors beyond our control.
Please note: Please be aware that for technical, operational or safety reasons, some facilities may be removed or closed, or entertainment and event timetables cancelled and/or altered at any time, including at short notice. Chatsworth reserves the right to change the programme of attractions and entertainment if, at any time, it is deemed necessary or appropriate to do so, this may also include closing attractions or areas of the estate. We apologise in advance for any disappointment caused should this need arise.
