The Hawkesbury Horticultural Show takes place on the last Saturday in August every year.
The 135th Hawkesbury Horticultural Society Show
POSTPONED UNTIL 2021
President : His Grace the Duke of Beaufort
Gates open at 12.30 p.m.
Hawkesbury Carnival Queen 2019 - Rianna Porter, with attendants Amelie Young and Erin James
Hawkesbury Horticultural Show is thought to be the longest continually running Horticultural Show in England, running for
134 years without ever being cancelled for war or adverse weather, according to local village knowledge.
The Show attracts hundreds of visitors each year and is held at the Village Hall and recreation ground, High Street, Hawkesbury Upton, South Gloucestershire GL9 1AU.
The main attraction is the large produce marquee, full of the biggest and best fruit, vegetables and flowers as well as home baking, varied crafts, home made wine & beer, original photographs and pictures – all produced by the local community.
Hawkesbury Horticultural Show 2020 – POSTPONED
The 135th Hawkesbury Horticultural Show should have been held on Saturday 29th August 2020 but, with GREAT disappointment, the Hawkesbury Show Committee have taken the decision to postpone until August 2021.
We have left this difficult announcement for as long as possible, in the hope that the restrictions imposed due to the Covid-19 pandemic might have been relaxed enough for the Show to take place. However, with the continued requirement for social distancing, the added responsibility of taking every visitor’s name to comply with the NHS Track and Trace initiative and the Government guidelines on large public gatherings still restrictive for the foreseeable future, it is just not possible to host a safe event for all those involved.
We really have tried to work out some way that a Show, however modified, could happen in August but the Show committee have an obligation to protect the health and safety of our visitors, as well as stall holders, exhibitors, service providers, entertainers and all those involved in preparing and delivering the Show, which means that this is the only decision we could make. More than that, we need to consider the safety of the whole village. To have visitors from all over the county, and beyond, travelling to and walking around our village, would be irresponsible and pose an unacceptable risk to residents.
We look forward to next year’s Show, which will be held on Saturday 28th August 2021.
The Hawkesbury Show Committee
134 years without ever being cancelled for war or adverse weather, according to local village knowledge.
The Show attracts hundreds of visitors each year and is held at the Village Hall and recreation ground, High Street, Hawkesbury Upton, South Gloucestershire GL9 1AU.
The main attraction is the large produce marquee, full of the biggest and best fruit, vegetables and flowers as well as home baking, varied crafts, home made wine & beer, original photographs and pictures – all produced by the local community.
Hawkesbury Horticultural Show 2020 – POSTPONED
The 135th Hawkesbury Horticultural Show should have been held on Saturday 29th August 2020 but, with GREAT disappointment, the Hawkesbury Show Committee have taken the decision to postpone until August 2021.
We have left this difficult announcement for as long as possible, in the hope that the restrictions imposed due to the Covid-19 pandemic might have been relaxed enough for the Show to take place. However, with the continued requirement for social distancing, the added responsibility of taking every visitor’s name to comply with the NHS Track and Trace initiative and the Government guidelines on large public gatherings still restrictive for the foreseeable future, it is just not possible to host a safe event for all those involved.
We really have tried to work out some way that a Show, however modified, could happen in August but the Show committee have an obligation to protect the health and safety of our visitors, as well as stall holders, exhibitors, service providers, entertainers and all those involved in preparing and delivering the Show, which means that this is the only decision we could make. More than that, we need to consider the safety of the whole village. To have visitors from all over the county, and beyond, travelling to and walking around our village, would be irresponsible and pose an unacceptable risk to residents.
We look forward to next year’s Show, which will be held on Saturday 28th August 2021.
The Hawkesbury Show Committee
Also, for the enjoyment and entertainment of visitors, there will be:
- Rogers' fairground rides and side stalls.
- Deer and Hog roast.
- Beer and cider tent.
- Pimms tent.
- Raffle with a great array of prizes.
- Live music in the evening.
- Edward Kent Shooting Stall, featuring "Have a Go" clay shooting and air rifle shooting.
- Archery lessons with the Bath Archers.
- More than 40 local trade, craft and charity stalls.
The popular carnival procession begins with the crowning of the Carnival Queen, or King, on The Plain at 1.30pm.before travelling through the village to the Show Ground, led by the Nailsworth Silver Band.
Note: The High Street will be closed from 1:00 to 2:00pm.
The trophies and prizes are distributed at 5.00pm, including the special Chairman's Award which is given to an individual who has supported the Show over many years and who deserved recognition from the Show Committee.
The show concludes at 6.30pm with the Grand Auction of Produce led by auctioneer Nick Cragg from Country Properties of Chipping Sodbury.
Come along to the Hawkesbury Show for a great day out!
Note: The High Street will be closed from 1:00 to 2:00pm.
The trophies and prizes are distributed at 5.00pm, including the special Chairman's Award which is given to an individual who has supported the Show over many years and who deserved recognition from the Show Committee.
The show concludes at 6.30pm with the Grand Auction of Produce led by auctioneer Nick Cragg from Country Properties of Chipping Sodbury.
Come along to the Hawkesbury Show for a great day out!
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Entries in the Show tent 2019
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Prize-winning vegetables |
Check out the press coverage for Hawkesbury Show
The Wotton Times |
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Gloucestershire Gazette website 08/08/2018
"Hawkesbury Show is back for its 133rd year" |
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Featured on the BBC's "Get Inspired" Website
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Featured in the Gloucestershire Echo's "10 things to do in Gloucestershire over the August Bank Holiday Weekend" 24/08/2016
Included in The Telegraph's
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Included in the Gloucestershire Echo's "15 things to do in Gloucestershire this Bank Holiday Weekend"
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We are listed on:
Cotswold Life - August Events
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Cotswold AONB events listing
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BBC Get Inspired - Activity Finder site
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And many more...