A NEW area, a space for families, is a feature of this year’s Okehampton Show.
The Show will take place on Thursday, August 8 and the family area will offer the chance for everyone to meet Giant Tortoises, for children to “have-a-go” at various activities with OCRA, climb a climbing wall and visit the Farm West Educational trailer.
Show Secretary Alison Heywood, said that the showground will be full of exhibitors and trade stands for people to visit and enjoy.
She explained: “The show really is a fun day out for all the family, combining the traditions of agriculture with entertainment for all.”
She continued: “The traditional showing classes for cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and horses predominantly take place during the morning and are celebrated with the Grand Parade of Champion Livestock and Horses in the Main ring during the afternoon. A spectacle that should really not be missed.”
“Around the Showground”, she said, “there is entertainment all day long, with one ring showcasing Falconry, Gun Dog Display, Dangerous Steve, and the Fun Family Dog Show which you can enter on the day from 12.15pm.
“Ferret racing is just next door.”
There will also be rural demonstrations and Morris dancing teams.
She added: “The Music stage has a full programme of varied entertainment throughout the day, with space to bring your own picnic or buy from our many local food vendors.”
There will be a static display of more than 150 vintage tractors and vehicles and a parade of vehicles.
Main ring headline entertainment will be provided by Jamie Squibb stunt motorbikes, followed by the traditional packs of hounds.
Don’t miss the Open Section in the Big Shed or the WI, Young Farmers’ and Bee Keepers in their Marquees.
The Craft Marquee and Devon Food Hall will again be showcasing the best of local produce.
Poultry return after a long absence now that restrictions have been lifted.
Getting to the showground is easy, it is just to the north of Okehampton. Pop the postcode EX20 1SW into your Sat Nav.
It will be fully signposted, with stewards to direct traffic. There is designated disabled forward parking in the public car park as well, just display your blue badge.
Advance discounted tickets have gone on sale via the website, or buy a ticket on the gate.
Alison added: “Okehampton Show is a wonderful local event which simply couldn’t happen without the support of our fabulous committee and the very large number of volunteers who give their time not only on the day, but during the set up and breakdown of the event. My personal thanks to them all.
“Do come and visit the show, have a wonderful day out, I am sure you will not be disappointed.”