South of England Show explained

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South of England Show
Years Active:1967 – present
Attendance:84,000 (2009)[1]
Dates:First Thursday in June for three days
Website:The South of England Show

The South of England Show is a county show held annually at its own showground in Ardingly, Sussex during June.[2] [3]

The show was founded in 1967 and is organised by the South of England Agricultural Society, which has been patronised by Queen Elizabeth II and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, respectively.[4] [5] The show attracts up to about 80,000 visitors every year.[6] [7] [1]

Features

The show still contains its central agricultural theme, with livestock including dairy and beef cattle, sheep and pigs,[8] [9] with thousands of animals on display.[10] The show has grown from its agricultural roots to include a large equestrian contingent, including showjumping, showing and heavy horse displays.[11]

The show also includes a large number of trade stands as well as a food hall, flower marquee and crafts. The main arena at the showground hosts a variety of displays from all the disciplines on show, including equestrian, livestock and musical, as well as special display items such as motorcycle displays and a parade of foxhounds from the local fox hunts.[10] [12] [13]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Busy final day as South of England Show closes at Ardingly. Sussex Express. 12 June 2010. 17 March 2013.
  2. Web site: South of England Agricultural Society. The South of England Show.
  3. News: The Times. Top Five Events:The South of England Show. https://web.archive.org/web/20110615054843/http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/article4014873.ece . dead . 15 June 2011 . London . Attiq . Sadiq . 2008-05-31 . 2010-05-23.
  4. Web site: South of England Agricultural Society. The 2009 South of England Show.
  5. Web site: Showground gets Royal Patron!. Ashdown Radio. Lee. Everest. 24 October 2024. 25 October 2024.
  6. News: Mid Sussex Times. Thousands flock to South of England Show.
  7. News: Worthing Herald. South of England Show 2008.
  8. News: Farmers Weekly – Taking Stock. Long. Jonathan. 2009-06-15. Full South of England Show results and pictures.
  9. News: Farmers Guardian. South of England Show:Cameo's appearance secures the beef inter-breed crown. 2009-06-19.
  10. News: BBC Southern Counties. South of England Show. 2009-06-12.
  11. News: This is Surrey. Your lowdown to the South of England Show 2009. 2009-06-08.
  12. News: Mid Sussex Times. Daredevil thrills at South of England Show. Morris. Ben. 2008-06-08.
  13. News: The Argus. South of England Show. 2007-06-01.

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