Buckinghamshire High Sheriffs may be expected to attend 200 or more engagements during their period of office.

By custom the Buckinghamshire Under-Sheriff organises a number of formal events on behalf of the serving High Sheriff:

The annual Declaration Ceremony, when the serving High Sheriff retires and his successor is sworn in.

A formal Reception, usually a garden party, when the High Sheriff provides an opportunity for those who are leaders or positions of influence within the County to meet and share ideas.

Attendance at Buckingham Palace for a Royal Garden Party.

An annual Church Service. Traditionally this was known as the Court Sermon, and it was held when the Judges were in attendance prior to the opening of the County Assize. Judges still form a procession into the church.

A Farewell Reception for those who have served the High Sheriff well in his or her year of office.