Thousands set to visit Shropshire County Show
Thousands of people are set to visit the Shropshire County Show at the Agricultural Showground in Shrewsbury this weekend.
Following the success of the inaugural Shropshire County Show last year when thousands of people gathered at the Berwick Road showground in Shrewsbury for the two-day show, this year’s show is set to be bigger and better.
Speaking at the launch event, Neale Sadler the brand new Chairman of the show said:
“We are very much looking forward to this year’s show, having been involved with the show for over 10 years and being a local farmer its great to be part of organising such a fantastic event.
“Visitors to this year’s show can spend the day touring the grounds and displays, enjoy the agricultural vehicles and our wonderful food hall and craft displays as well as watching the non-stop entertainment in the arenas.”
Mary Hopkins, Shropshire County Show General Manager, said: “The first Shropshire County Show was an outstanding success and we are extremely excited about what this year’s event has in store.”
Plenty of entertainment for all the family
Organisers have packed the showground with a whole host of entertainment for the family but have stayed true to the core of offering the farming community plenty to see and do.
In the main ring at this year’s show, visitors will be able to enjoy exciting equestrian competitions with the Mounted Games plus spectacular displays by the The Welsh Horse Yeomanry, Whitchurch Dog Display Team and the Falconry Centre. The Young Farmers will also be hosting a It’s a Knockout competition (Saturday) and decorated fancy dress floats (Sunday).
In the countryside events arena displays will be performed by the Shropshire Gun Dog Society, sheep dog and duck-herding demonstrations from Meirion Owen and the Quack Pack, canine races with The Tricky Tykes, dog agility by the Shrewsbury & District Dog Training Club and spectacular Scurry Driving.
There will also be a feast of food offerings in the popular food hall, and a great range of crafts and items on offer within the trade stands.
A poultry show, dog shows and flower demonstrations will also be taking place during the two-day event along with the New Zealand Sheep Show, Midland Tug of War, Simon Airey’s Corner Exotics and Miller’s Ark Farm Animals.
For those who are into F1 racing there will be the chance to try a Formula 1 Racing Car simulator, whilst for fans of the Red Arrows aerobatic display team there’s an opportunity to sit in the cockpit of a Royal Air Force Red Arrow!
Following the success of the BBC Countryfile team visiting last year’s show to record a programme Chris Packham will this year be at the show for the launch of the annual Countryfile photo competition. Winning photographs in the competition will be included in the 2012 Countryfile Calendar, which will be sold in aid of the BBC’s Children In Need appeal.
Tickets
On show days tickets will be available on the gates at £12.00 for adults, £4.00 for children and £10.00 for the over 60s.
For more information about the show visit www.shropshirecountyshow.com
