Welcome
Reputedly one of the Best One Day Shows
in the Country
BI-CENTENARY YEAR
1809 - 2009
On the 16th September 1809 the following announcement appeared in the Lancaster Gazette:
"In consequence of a request made to me, as Chairman of the Association assembled at Garstang for the Protection of Property, on Tuesday the 7th September inst, to convene a meeting for the purpose of taking into consideration the propriety and utility of forming an Agricultural Society, as useful and beneficial to the neighbourhood, - I hereby accordingly desire a meeting of the gentlemen who think themselves interested therein at the Royal Oak in Garstang on Thursday the 28th day of September inst at one o'clock in the afternoon.
Alex Butler
Kirkland Hall, September 9th, 1809"
Thus was born the Society, and we are proud to present in 2009.
The 194th Annual Garstang Show
New for 2009
CHEESE SHOW
After an absence of some 70 years, we are extremely pleased to announce the re-introduction of a Cheese Show, including cheese demonstration and display of vintage cheese making equipment, very kindly sponsored by Booths. For more information please see the relevant page.
From 8.00 am until 7.00 pm there will be very many different attractions catering for all comers including :
14 different breeds of cattle including Jersey,
Highland and Longhorn
15 breeds of sheep including rare breeds
Shire Horses including brewery and private turnouts pulling old style wagons and carts plus Decorated Horse in Gears
Light Horses from Hunters to Shetlands - several classes are qualifiers for Hoys, Royal International 2009, National Championships, BSPS and P(UK) championships
Show Jumping
Class SJ1 is now the OPEN 1.30m to be held at 1.00 pm
with total prize money of £600 - FIRST PRIZE £200
SJ2 will follow the Grand Parade at approximately 4.30 pm
Rabbits ~ Pigeons ~ Poultry ~ Dog Show
Pygmy Goats
Horticultural and Floral Arts with Children's Craft Classes,
together with Photography, Domestic Science, Handicrafts and Honey Sections
Craft Tent
Food Hall with tasters and good food to buy
Local Chamber of Trade and Commerce
WI Tent
Young Farmer’s Club Display & Tug O War
Display of vintage tractors and machinery
Parade of Modern and Vintage Tractors
Children’s rides and activities
Over 100 trade stands and shops
Bar and Catering/Luncheon Tent
NOT TO BE MISSED!!!
The event attracts in the region of 15,000 people
making it a superb day out for all the family.
2009 Prices:
Admission: Adults just £10
Accompanied children under 16 are FREE plus FREE car parking
Pre-paid Advance Tickets only £8.50 – available from the secretary
or via the website (see payment box on right border)For further information contact the Secretary:
Mrs Sue White
Pilling Copy Fax & Print Shop
Horse Park Lane
Pilling. PR3 6AS
Tel: 01253 799119
Fax: 01253 790366
http://www.garstang.net/
Unless otherwise credited
photos on this site by Libby Mayor
http://www.libby-mayor.co.uk/
and
Andy Carpenter and Lesley Heptonstall
The Garstang & District Agricultural & Horticultural Society Limited
President: T Ibison Esq Chairman: D Hewitt Esq
Vice Chairman: P Halhead Esq.
Registered in England and Wales: Reg. No. 3157989
Registered Charity No. 105686
Registered Office: Abacus House, Rope Walk, Garstang, Preston, PR3 1NS
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