The Hawkesbury Horticultural Show takes place on the last Saturday in August every year.
Saturday 30th August 2014 (not Bank Holiday weekend)
The 129th Hawkesbury Horticultural Society Show
President : His Grace the Duke of Beaufort
Gates will open at 12.30 p.m.
Hawkesbury Horticultural Show is thought to be the longest continually running Horticultural Show in England, running for 129 years without ever being cancelled for war or adverse weather. It attracts around 2,000 visitors each year and is held at the Village Hall and recreation ground, High Street, Hawkesbury Upton.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, original photographs and pictures – all produced by the local community.
The main entertainment in the central arena for the 129th show will be:
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, original photographs and pictures – all produced by the local community.
The main entertainment in the central arena for the 129th show will be:
- "Falconry Display by Michael Davie" - educational family entertainment. Both static and flying displays with interactive audience participation;
- "The Clever Dog Company Rally Group" dog agility & obedience demonstration.
There are fairground rides, a deer and hog roast, beer tent, Pimms tent, raffle, live music, archery lessons with the Bath Archers and many local craft and charity stalls.
The popular carnival procession begins with the crowning of the Carnival Queen before travelling through the village to the Show Ground, led by the Nailsworth Silver Band.
The Duchess of Beaufort will once again be crowning the Carnival Queen on The Plain at 1.30pm.
The prizes are distributed at 5.30pm, and a local celebrity will be handing out the trophies and awards.
The show concludes at 7.00pm 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!
The popular carnival procession begins with the crowning of the Carnival Queen before travelling through the village to the Show Ground, led by the Nailsworth Silver Band.
The Duchess of Beaufort will once again be crowning the Carnival Queen on The Plain at 1.30pm.
The prizes are distributed at 5.30pm, and a local celebrity will be handing out the trophies and awards.
The show concludes at 7.00pm 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!
Crowds at last year's show
Check out the press coverage from Hawkesbury Show
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