South of England Show

Coordinates: 51°3′16″N 0°5′19″W / 51.05444°N 0.08861°W / 51.05444; -0.08861

South of England Show
Aerial view over the showground in 2003
Genre County show
Dates First Thursday in June for three days
6-8 June 2013
Location(s) Ardingly, Sussex
Years active 1967 - Present
Attendance 84,000 (2009)[1]
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 is patronised by Queen Elizabeth II.[4] The show attracts up to about 80,000 visitors every year.[5][6][1]

Features

The show still contains its central agricultural theme, with livestock including dairy and beef cattle, sheep and pigs,[7][8] with thousands of animals on display.[9] The show has grown from its agricultural roots to include a large equestrian contingent, including showjumping, showing and heavy horse displays.[10]

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.[9][11][12]

References

  1. 1 2 "Busy final day as South of England Show closes at Ardingly". Sussex Express. 12 June 2010. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
  2. ↑ "The South of England Show". South of England Agricultural Society.
  3. ↑ Sadiq, Attiq (2008-05-31). "Top Five Events:The South of England Show". London: The Times. Retrieved 2010-05-23.
  4. ↑ "The 2009 South of England Show". South of England Agricultural Society.
  5. ↑ "Thousands flock to South of England Show". Mid Sussex Times.
  6. ↑ "South of England Show 2008". Worthing Herald.
  7. ↑ Long, Jonathan (2009-06-15). "Full South of England Show results and pictures". Farmers Weekly - Taking Stock.
  8. ↑ "South of England Show:Cameo's appearance secures the beef inter-breed crown". Farmers Guardian. 2009-06-19.
  9. 1 2 "South of England Show". BBC Southern Counties. 2009-06-12.
  10. ↑ "Your lowdown to the South of England Show 2009". This is Surrey. 2009-06-08.
  11. ↑ Morris, Ben (2008-06-08). "Daredevil thrills at South of England Show". Mid Sussex Times.
  12. ↑ "South of England Show". The Argus. 2007-06-01.
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