SHOW & DATE
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Description
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Location & Website
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BBC COUNTRYFILE LIVE
August 1 - 4
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BBC Countryfile Live is
delighted to be taking its home within the
spectacular grounds of Oxfordshire’s
historic Blenheim Palace. 750+ exhibitors,
300+ performers, 30+ features, 10+ arenas,
over 85 acres... 1 big day out!
Explore this World Heritage Site set in more
than 2000 acres of ‘Capability’ Brown
landscaped Parkland and tour the array of
Formal Gardens, or take the miniature train
to the family-friendly Pleasure Gardens.
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Address
Blenheim Palace, Woodstock,
Oxfordshire,
OX20 1PP
Tel
0207 886 3098
WEBSITE
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HONITON SHOW
August 1
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The Honiton & District
Agricultural Association – “Where Farming
Comes First” The show is annually held on
the first Thursday in August and has grown
to be one of the largest one day
agricultural shows in the country. The show
is held in the heart of the East Devon
Countryside on a 140 acre site which was
purchased by the Honiton & District
Agricultural Association in 2003. The
show has a unique atmosphere blending
traditional and new where its emphasis is
agriculture and its associated activities
first and foremost. It is a showcase for the
best of local farming, produce, crafts and
rural skills. The Association has a
membership of over 500, is a company limited
by guarantee and is a registered charity,
which makes donations yearly to a wide range
of local, agricultural and educational
causes.The aim of the Association is to
promote agriculture and related industries,
specifically by the staging of its annual
show. Each year an official charity is
nominated by the elected President in office
and is given the opportunity to raise funds
during the show. The Association supports
successful Farms Competitions with classes
running throughout the year ranging from
barley to silage. The show is delighted to
host the West of England Hound Show, the
second largest in the Country, attracting
packs from all over the British Isles.
Honiton attracts more than 20,000 visitors,
over 1,000 livestock entries and in excess
of 400 trade exhibitors making it one of the
largest business and social events in East
Devon.
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Address :
Honiton Showground
Stockers Farm
Gittisham
Honiton
Devon
EX14 3AW
WEBSITE
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TAUNTON FLOWER SHOW
August 2 & 3
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A flower show with a
difference! Running for 145 years in Vivary
Park in the centre of Taunton - we have an
arena where we will have terrier racing and
a riding display by Riding for the Disabled.
We also have one of the best military bands
available - the Corps of the Royal Signals
who will perform 3 times daily. We have a
floral marquee with 30 exhibitors, and a
competitive marquee with over 1500
competitive entries ranging from children's
handwriting to floral art, from cooking and
handicrafts to fruit and vegetables. We have
a children's area for face painting,
children's entertainer and this year pony
rides by the Riding for the Disabled. We
have over 200 outside trade stands, with
dedicated craft and food hall marquees.
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Address
Vivary Park, Taunton,
Somerset,
TA1 3QG
WEBSITE
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FESTIVAL OF BRITISH EVENTING
August 2 - 4
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The Magic Millions Festival of
British Eventing takes place at Gatcombe
Park, home of HRH The Princess Royal and her
family, in one of the most beautiful areas
of the Cotswolds. This established and world
respected sporting event has been running
for over 35 years, creating a must have date
in the diary for both competitors and
general public alike. This unique Festival
incorporates the Magic Millions British
Open, Intermediate and Novice Championships,
as well as the Amateur Championship, The
Corinthian Cup and for the first time this
year plays host to the RoR/NTF Retrained
Racehorse Event Championship. It is the only
event in the equestrian calendar that
provides five Championships and as a result
is a genuine showcase of one of the most
challenging and competitive sports –
Eventing. The best of the best competes at
The Festival. But it is not just about the
world class competition; for this one
weekend in the height of British Summer,
Gatcombe Park is transformed into the
perfect destination for a great day out.
There is something for everybody, whether it
be soaking up the atmosphere by the Main
Ring, watching not only the competition
unfold, but also an action-packed
entertainment programme to satisfying the
shopaholic and foodie with a diverse and
interesting Shopping & Food Village. The
public get a rare chance to enjoy this
exceptionally beautiful estate with tonnes
to do and experience for all ages.
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Address
Gatcombe Park, Hampton Fields,
Minchinhampton, Stroud,
Gloucestershire,
GL6 9AT
Tel
01423 339423
WEBSITE
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GLOUCESTERSHIRE
VINTAGE & COUNTRY EXTRAVAGANZA
August 2 - 3
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2-4
August 2019 will see the Stroud Vintage
Transport & Engine Club (SVTEC) stage the
Annual Gloucestershire Vintage and Country
Extravaganza at South Cerney Airfield in
Cirencester, Gloucestershire.
The show is widely regarded as one of the
biggest and best Steam, Vintage and
Countryside events in the UK and attracts
thousands of exhibitors and visitors from
across the country whilst actively raising
thousands of pounds for both national and
regional charities.
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Address
South Cerney Airfield, Cirencester,
Gloucestershire,
GL7 5QB
WEBSITE
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HOTHAM PARK COUNTRY
FAIR
August 3 - 4
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The
Country Fair 2019 organising team are pleased
to announce that the 17th Annual Country Fair
will take place in Hotham Park on Saturday 3
August and Sunday 4 August 2018.
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Address
The Lodge, Hotham Park, Bognor Regis,
West Sussex,
PO21 1HW
Tel
01243 863141
WEBSITE
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THE SOUTH GLOS SHOW
August 3 & 4
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The South Glos Show is
held at The South Glos Show Showground,
Westerleigh Road, BS37 8QZ as a celebration of
life in South Gloucestershire and beyond.
It is a County Show with a difference.
The next Show will be on the 3rd & 4th
August 2019.
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Address
Westerleigh Road,
Gloucestershire,
BS37 8QZ
Tel
01454 222 959
WEBSITE
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STEAM & VINTAGE RALLY
August 3 & 4th
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Dozens of steam exhibits including Showman's Engines, steam Lorries, fairground organs, steam rollers and miniatures. . More than 700 cherished vintage vehicles & exhibits.- Heavy Horses- Steam Train rides - Children's Entertainment- Craft & market stalls -Miniature railway rides - Arena Parades- Bar Serving local real ales & ciders- Refreshment Tent -Visiting railway engines and carriages. Free shuttle train service to the Rally site from Bishop's Lydeard Station. |
Address: WSRA Rally Fields.Norton Fitzwarren,
TA4 1BH ( on B3227)
Tel: 01823 433856 WEBSITE
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WESSEX COUNTRY FAIR
August 4
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Come and support your
local hospice at this year's Wessex Country
Fair. The fair will be returning bigger and
better than ever, with new main arena
attractions, the Hospice Village returns, and
the shopping marquee will be hosting a wide
array of traders selling local and affordable
produce. And of course there will be time to
relax with live music and a licensed bar.
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Address
Netherhampton,
Wiltshire,
SP2 8PX
Tel
01722 416353
WEBSITE
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NORTH DEVON SHOW
August 7
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This is North Devon's premier
Agricultural spectacle. The annual event is
a celebration of North Devon's agricultural
roots. A host of livestock classes occupy
the arenas throughout the day with Alpacas,
Cattle, Horses, Sheep, Show Jumping and Open
Dog Show. Attractions, displays,
demonstrations and trade stands for all. The
show site is a completely level area of
approximately 50 acres with an adjacent car
parking area of 42 acres with good access on
to the A377.
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Address:
Umberleigh EX37 9DX
WEBSITE
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OKEHAMPTON SHOW
August 8
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All day entertainment from 9am
to 5.00pm Join us on the northern edge of
the beautiful Dartmoor National Park for a
traditional agricultural show with a wide
range of prize winning animals, delicious
local food & drink, plenty of shopping,
displays, childrens' entertainment and much
more. Gates open at 9am. Dogs
welcome. Free car parking.
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Address:
Stoney Park Showground, Okehampton,
Devon, EX20 1SW
Tel:
01837 659965
WEBSITE
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ELLINGHAM SHOW
August 10
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Our show began in 1947 –
since when it has grown to include many
exciting main ring attractions, animals
galore, plenty of food – and shopping
opportunities too! We’re a charity, run
entirely by volunteers; and we aim to give
over £20,000 every year to local charities.
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Address:
Somerley Park
near Ringwood
Hampshire
BH24 3PL
WEBSITE
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CORNWOOD SHOW
August 10
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This
show includes a dog show, horse show,
horticulture show and display, many pets to
keep children occupied, a poultry display
and show, and a sheep show. A traditional
agriculture and horticulture show, fun for
all the family.
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Address
Blachford Estate, Cornwood, Ivybridge,
Devon,
PL21 9QX
Tel
01752 837727
WEBSITE
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COWES WEEK
August 10-17
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Cowes Week is
traditionally held during the week beginning
on the first Saturday after the last Tuesday
in July (except where the tides make
the traditional dates virtually unworkable.
Britain's Premier Yauchting event.
Whether you are a competitor at Cowes Week,
are interested in watching the racing, or
simply want to be involved in the festival
atmosphere of the event, there are loads of
things to see and do.
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Loads of Venues on
Cowes , Isle of Wight
See WEBSITE
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CHERTSEY AGRICULTURAL SHOW
August 10 & 11
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When you attend this
year's Show on The Meads you will see apart
from the cattle, sheep, pigs and goats, a
pet show, a Companion Dog Show, Dog Agility,
a Craft and Food marquee, horticultural
marquee with vegetables, flowers,
domestic and craft classes, Scarecrow
competition and trade stands. Horse
Show plus Heavy Horses. In fact, we
cater for all interests. We would like
your support so why not put the date in your
diary and have a weekend at the Show and to
make it more interesting why not ask for a
schedule and enter one or several classes.
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Address
Mead Lane Chertsey KT16 8LN
WEBSITE
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TREGONY HEAVY HORSE
& COUNTRY FAYRE
August 11
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Tregony annual Heavy
Horse Show and Country Fayre presents the
parading and judging of heavy horses and
shetland ponies. There is also a
selction of Craft stalls, Music throughout the
day, Refreshments, Licensed Bar, Sheep dog
demonstrations & sheep shearing, Farrier How
can visitors take part?
Paws 4 Fun Pet Dog Show / Vintage
cars and tractor / Birds of Prey /Peter
Webb, Author of "Ladies of the Shire" /Sheaf
Pitching ./Pony rides/ Hub
Radio - commentating events with roving mikes
so come and say hello / Punch &
Judy shows / Fairground Rides &
Bouncy Castles /Licensed Bar/ Music
throughout the day
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Address
Tregony Playing Fields, Back Lane,
Tregony, St Austell,
Cornwall,
TR2 5RP
WEBSITE
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GILLINGHAM & SHAFTESBURY
SHOW
August 14
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The Gillingham &
Shaftesbury Show is one of the largest one
day agricultural shows in the south, held on
our own Turnpike Showground in North Dorset.
This traditional show is always held on a
Wednesday in August and regularly has an
attendance of over 24,000 people. The 2019
Show looks all set to be one of the best
events ever, with a record number of trade
exhibitors, a great range of attractions for
all the family and entries for the
competitive classes being received at a
record rate.
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Address:
Motcombe Turnpike Showground
SP7 9PL
WEBSITE
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CAMELFORD SHOW
August 14
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What's it all about? A
traditional agricultural show for the local
community and visitors alike. There’s plenty
for you and your family to do, for instance,
dog shows, vintage vehicle collections,
displays of cattle, sheep and horses, sheep
shearing displays, a heavy horse show and
much more.
What happens?
Anybody who’s interested in animals and
horticulture will have a great day out, as
will anybody who enjoys seeing lots of
different farm yard animals so kids should
have a great time as well!
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Address
Halwill Barton near Camelford,
Cornwall,
PL32 9SF
Tel
01840 261236
WEBSITE
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CHAGFORD SHOW
August 15
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The 119th Chagford Agricultural
and Horticultural Show will be held on
Thursday 15th August 2019 at the Dogmarsh
Fields, Mill End, Chagford, TQ13 8JN on
beautiful Dartmoor beside the River Teign.
Whether you want to compete in one of our
many classes, show off your produce, browse
over 200 Trade Stands, or just visit us for
a traditional fun day out, all the details
are here. We very much look forward to
welcoming you.
Marvelous family day out. Many attractions,
events, trade stands, Food Hall, much more.
A proper agricultural show.
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Address
Dogmarsh Fields, Mill End, Chagford,
Devon,
TQ13 8JN
WEBSITE
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DUNSTER SHOW
August 16
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Dunster Show is the premier
Agricultural Show in West Somerset and one
of the major one day Shows of the West of
England. Taking place on the Lawns below
Dunster Castle the dramatic backdrop is a
perfect setting for a family day out with
Bands, Demonstrations, Crafts and Trade
Stands providing quality entertainment for
all. The Show also boasts a competitive
showing atmosphere with a wide range of
classes for Horses, Cattle and Sheep
attracting competitors from all over the
country.
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Address
Dunster Castle Lawns, Dunster, Nr Minehead,
Somerset,
TA24 6NY
Tel
01984 656990
WEBSITE
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CORNISH STEAM & COUNTRY
FAIR
August 16-18
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The Cornish Steam & Country
Fair takes place each year at the Stithians
Showground nr Truro in Cornwall and is
organised by WESES Ltd on behalf of the West
of England Steam Engine Society. The show is
very much a family event. As well as Steam
Engines, Fun Fair, Vintage Vehicles, Model
and Craft displays, there is much more to
entertain everyone around the show.
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Address
Stithians Showground, Truro,
Cornwall,
TR3 7DP
WEBSITE
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BIDDENDEN TRACTORFEST &
COUNTRY FAIR August 17 & 18
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Biddenden Tractorfest and
Country Fair is now in its 6th year. It’s
run solely by teams of volunteers from all
walks of life and occupations and who are
all dedicated to making the event both fun
and affordable for the whole family. Leading
the Tractorfest volunteers is Chair, Sue
Boon, whose dynamism is well-known in
Biddenden and surrounding areas.
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Address
Woolpack Corner, Tenterden Road,
Kent,
TN27 8BH
WEBSITE
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MID - SOMERSET SHOW
August 18
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THE MID-SOMERSET AGRICULTURAL
SOCIETY: Bringing you The Mid-Somerset Show,
the only one day agricultural show in the
South West with free entry for pedestrians.
A fantastic family day out with something
for everyone from dog shows and cheese
tasting to livestock displays and crafts
stalls. Farming has a long tradition of
mixing business with pleasure and it is from
this culture that the Mid-Somerset Show
emerged over 160 years ago. Legend has it
that back in the early 1850’s that after a
drink at The Bell Inn in the nearby village
of Evercreech, the Evercreech Farmers Club
was born and the inaugural annual ploughing
match was held. From the very beginning this
was always more than just a ploughing
contest between local farmers; there were
also classes for the best Hunter and for
cheese and butter making.
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Address:
Cannard’s Grave Road, Shepton Mallet BA4 5RT
WEBSITE
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SOUTH DOWNS SHOW
August 17 & 18
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The South Downs Show is now in
its 6th year and draws crowds from
Chichester, Midhurst, Petworth, Winchester,
Fareham, Portsmouth, Waterlooville, Havant,
Guildford and of course Petersfield, and
based on last years figures, it is expected
to draw crowds of 7,000+ onto one of the
most easily accessible showgrounds in the
country (directly beside the main A3) with
plenty of parking.
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Address
Queen Elizabeth Country Park, Gravel Hill,
Horndean,
Hampshire,
PO8 0QE
WEBSITE
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ST.EWE COUNTRY FAIR
August 18
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This is a traditional rural
event which deliberately kept at a
reasonable size to maintain its charm and
character. It is a very popular annual
occasion for locals with many of the parish
being involved in its running but it also
attracts folks from around Cornwall and on
holiday. Indeed, some visitors book
their holiday to coincide with the fair each
year. The last fair attracted well over 1000
adults plus youngsters.
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Address
St Ewe Village Hall, St Austell ,
Cornwall,
PL26 6EY
Tel
01726 843947
WEBSITE
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HOLSWORTHY & STRATTON
SHOW
August 22
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A fun filled day out for all
the family. Entertainment all day long in
the Sully & Co main ring and the Cornish
mutual entertainment ring including
gymnastics, falconry, motorcycle stunts,
Jive dancing, children’s sports, parade of
horses and hounds, and horse jumping. Come
and meet the livestock and see the grand
parade of Prize winning Cattle, Sheep and
Pygmy Goats. Demonstrations throughout the
day of thatching, woodturning, and sheep
shearing. Punch and Judy shows throughout
the day, Donkey Rides, and static display
from the army cadets, and art from local
children. Large marquees with craft, local
food and drink plus the magnificent flower
tent, and the WI and YFC exhibits.
Bring your dog and enter it into our family
dog show, visit our many stands exhibiting
everything from tractors to handbags! A
great day out for all.
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Address
The Showground, Killatree Cross, Pyworthy,
Holsworthy,
Devon,
EX22 6LP
Tel
01566 781811
WEBSITE
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YESTERDAY'S FARMING
August 17 & 18
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The show has been held every
year since and known after the first
occasion as “Yesterday’s Farming”.
It has grown steadily from an event in two
small fields to what you see today.
Membership has increased to 450 coming from
all over parts of the United Kingdom, also
Holland, Australia and Canada.
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Address
Near B3168, Puckington,
Somerset,
TA19 9
Tel
01458 241323
WEBSITE
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MELPLASH SHOW
August 22
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The Melplash Agricultural
Society Show is one of the South West’s
premier agricultural exhibitions and is held
at The West Bay Show grounds, Bridport,
Dorset on the last Thursday before the
August Bank holiday. Our 2019 show will be
held on Thursday 22nd August and there
really will be something for everyone at our
show. The show is packed full of exhibits
including livestock, horses, homecrafts and
horticulture. There are over 400 trade
stands selling everything from locally
produced food to tractors… and plenty in
between!
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Address
West Bay Road, Bridport,
Dorset,
DT6 4EG
Tel
01308 423337
WEBSITE
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BIG FEASTIVAL
August 23-25
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The Big Feastival is a cookery
and music extravaganza which is set to take
place in summer 2019 in the Cotswolds
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Address
Near Kingham,
Oxfordshire,
OX7 6UJ
Tel
08444539047
WEBSITE
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WATCHET MUSIC FESTIVAL
August 23 -25
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Watchet Festival
return for its 12th year over the August bank
holiday weekend. Watchet is a family
friendly music festival with amazing
views of the stunning West Somerset coastline
and beyond. Complete with on-site
camping, 3 stages, over 60 live acts,
bringing a wide range of high calibre musical
acts not normally found performing in West
Somerset at an affordable entrance price.
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Address:
The Down, Brendon Rd, Watchet, Somerset, TA23
0HS
WEBSITE
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EGHAM ROYAL SHOW
August 24 & 25
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The aim of the show is to mix
the agricultural and horticultural themes of
yesteryear with the style of attractions
that will appeal to younger visitors.
The show has now been going for over 150
years. It is held over the August bank
holiday weekend in Caddey’s field, Egham
close to Runnymede famous for its own
history, and is approximately 40 minutes
west of London.Around the showground
visitors can enjoy steam and traction
engines, a vintage car display, martial arts
demonstrations, and the ever popular dog
show. Trade stands and catering are always
busy and the new Music and Real Ale marquee
is very popular entertaining the crowds with
a variety of live music and selling ciders,
beers and a real ale specially brewed for
the show each year. There is also a
traditional display of good old children's
entertainment of Punch and Judy.
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Address
Egham,
Surrey,
TW20 9NW
WEBSITE
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FOODIES FESTIVAL
August 24 - 26
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Foodies Festival, the UK’s
biggest food festival returns to Oxford
South Parks on August 24th, 25th, 26th.
Join in the fun at Oxford’s favourite food
festival! Foodies Festival, the UK’s
biggest food festival, heads to Oxford 24th,
25th, 26th August. With a mouth-watering
summer festival, live music, workshops,
masterclasses and of course Top Chefs – pop
the date in your diary and book your tickets
now!
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Address
South Parks, Headington Road, Oxford,
Oxfordshire,
OX3 0EB
Tel
0844 995 1111
WEBSITE
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RUDGWICK STEAM & COUNTRY
SHOW
August 24 - 26
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A real old time country show
with something for all the family. 6,000 SQ
FT Craft Marquee. New Food Hall. The New
Forest Yokels. Beer Festival. Thrashing,
Baling, Tree trunk sawing by steam. Farm
Animals and reptiles and pets. Heavy Horses.
Ferret Racing. Daily Agricultural Music,
live in the beer marquee. Large Autojumble.
Acres of market stalls. Large rabbit
display. Bird Displays. Old time Fun Fair.
Bird Display, Poultry, Goats, Ducks,
Geese.Poultry for sale. Agricultural Working
Sections & demonstrations.Major event
for the south east.All the vintage vehicles
from the past. Hundreds of Vintage tractors
at work. Arena Displays. Public Camping
section.. Club Stands.Wood Carvers at work.
Children's entertainment. With something for
all ages to enjoy this August Bank Holiday
Weekend.
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Address
The Showground, Rudgwick, Nr Horsham,
West Sussex,
RH12 3DF
WEBSITE
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UFFINGTON WHITE HORSE SHOW
August 25 & 26
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The Uffington White Horse Show
is a traditional two day country show which
takes place every year over August Bank
Holiday Sunday and Monday.It offers a wide
range of attractions for families and people
of all ages including arena events, craft
stalls, animals, historic vehicles and much,
much more. The show is located in fields
overlooked by the famous bronze age figure
of the Uffington White Horse, which is over
3,000 years old.
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Address
Between Uffington & Fawler, Nr
Faringdon,
Oxfordshire,
OX12 9QJ
Tel
01367 820068
WEBSITE
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EDENBRIDGE & OXTED SHOW
August 25 & 26
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The Edenbridge and Oxted
Agricultural Show is the most spectacular
August Bank Holiday day out in Surrey for
the whole family. At the heart are
close-up encounters with animals of all
sizes – more creatures than you can see at
almost any attraction in the South East this
Summer. Our massive two-day
countryside event (8am - 6pm daily) is held
on a showground the size of ten Wembley
Stadiums and this year children can visit
for free. The Edenbridge and Oxted
Show combines all the favourites of a
traditional agricultural show with 21st
century family entertainment, rides,
experiences and shopping. See you at the
Show!
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Address
Ardenrun Showground, Tandridge Lane,
Lingfield,
Surrey,
RH7 6LL
Tel
01737 645843
WEBSITE
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LUSTLEIGH SHOW
August 26
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Situated on the edge of the
Dartmoor National Park, Lustleigh is a
quintessential English village and every
August Bank Holiday Monday we come together
to host one of Devon’s most popular village
shows.The Main Show is located in a field
surrounded by secure borders and arranged so
that your family will feel safe at all
times. We aim to provide a full day of
activities and attractions, so bring along a
rug, chill out, relax, listen to the jazz,
have a drink, maybe some food and pass the
day away whilst your family enjoy our
attractions. It's a great day out for
all the family with a packed schedule of
attractions showcasing local skills, crafts
and produce whilst providing all the fun of
the fair with traditional music, games and
sideshows.
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Address
Kelly Farm, Lustleigh, Newton Abbot,
Devon,
TQ13 9SW
Tel
01647 277411
WEBSITE
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