Tickets are now on sale for the Derbyshire County Show and organisers have introduced an early bird offer to entice people to book in advance.
The annual event will take place at Elvaston Showground on June 25th featuring a mixture of prize-winning livestock, local food producers, rural crafts and fun for all the family.
It follows a highly successful event last year, when thousands of people took advantage of the summer weather to attend the show, which was being held for the first time in two years because of covid.
This year’s event, which is the 141st show, will offer a blend of new and much-loved attractions, including Shetland Pony racing, a gundog display, a companion dog show and a parade of vintage tractors.
Alongside domestic pets, visitors to the show can also expect all the traditional elements that have become the norm, including livestock, agriculture and countryside living.
Edward Hicklin, chairman of Derbyshire Agricultural and Horticultural Society which organises the show, said: “The county show has a very grand history stretching back to 1860 and we have a proud reputation to uphold; staging an event which has something for every member of the family and celebrates all that is good about the countryside on the city’s doorstep.
“When a show is staged almost every year for more than 140 years it has to evolve and we are embracing technology with a new website and online ticketing, as well as new attractions such as the Trampoline Wall Stunt Show.”
The Derbyshire County Show began life as the Derbyshire Agricultural Show in 1860, when it was established by a group of landowners and farmers led by Dr John Hitchman.
The emphasis has changed over the years from showcasing predominantly agricultural activities and equipment to organising a more all-round day-out for everyone.
Children are admitted free of charge and as well as fairground rides and ice cream there are plenty of opportunities to learn about animals and the countryside.
*Tickets purchased in advance cost £10 for adults, while entrance for accompanied under 16s is free of charge. Tickets are available online by visiting www.derbyshirecountyshow.org.uk Car parking at the event will be free.
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