South of England Show

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South of England Show
Aerial view over the showground in 2003
GenreCounty show
DatesFirst Thursday in June for three days
6–8 June 2019
Location(s)Ardingly, Sussex
Years active1967 – Present
Attendance84,000 (2009)[1]
WebsiteThe 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. "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 (31 May 2008). "Top Five Events:The South of England Show". The Times. London. Retrieved 23 May 2010.
  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 (15 June 2009). "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. 19 June 2009.
  9. "South of England Show". BBC Southern Counties. 12 June 2009.
  10. "Your lowdown to the South of England Show 2009". This is Surrey. 8 June 2009.
  11. Morris, Ben (8 June 2008). "Daredevil thrills at South of England Show". Mid Sussex Times.
  12. "South of England Show". The Argus. 1 June 2007.
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