Thousands expected at Oswestry Show
Thousands of people will be visiting the Oswestry Show at the Park Hall Showground today.
Around 15,000 people are expected at the show which aims to promote agriculture and rural ideas to the surrounding community.
With a packed schedule of entertainment and a fun filled programme of music and children’s entertainment the show is also firmly rooted in tradition with classes held for cattle, sheep, goats and rare breeds along with popular sheep shearing competitions. Oswestry Show also boasts a varied horse section.
Visitors can enjoy browsing around the many trade stands, food hall and craft marquee. Floral art, photography and local produce can be found in the Horticultural Marquee, along with amazing creations produced by junior members in the children’s classes. Other areas of interest are the Small Livestock, Vintage Machinery, Classic Cars, Women’s Institute Competitions alongside the Young Farmers with their competitions and ‘It’s a Knockout’.
Organised by a committee of approximately 40 volunteers and one part time Show Manager the show is held annually on the first Saturday in August.
Entry prices for 2013 are: Adults £10.00, Seniors £7.00, Children £5.00, Family (2 adults, 2 children 5-16yrs, under 5s free) £30.00.
