Saturday sees the 17th Ashbourne Show, run by Ashbourne Shire Horse Society. The Show provides a wonderful day out with entertainment and competitions for people of all ages and every background.
The Show is held each year in the beautiful estate village of Osmaston, situated two miles from Ashbourne. There is free parking at the site or a free bus from Homebase.
Gates open at 9am. Adult £7.00 Concessions £5.50 Children £3.50 Under 5’s – Free
There will be over 100 top quality food hall, trade and craft stands and 100’s of high quality exhibits in all of livestock, shire, light horse and dog sections. Regular attractions include: a range of livestock & light horses. Other attractions include competitions and displays by associated clubs and societies, Handicraft & Horticulture, Dog Show, WI, Cage Bird Show, Young Farmers and a Photographic display.
Schedule
8.00 Am Light Horse Judging Commences
8.45 Am Shire Judging Commences
9.30 Am Cattle, Sheep & Dog Judging Commences
11.00 Am Private Driving Judging Commences
1.30 Pm Ye Olde Redtail Falconry Display
2.00 Pm Parade Of Hounds
2.25 Pm Classic Car Parade
2.45 Pm Shire Turn Out Classes Commence
3.00 Pm Grand Parade Of Livestock
4.00 Pm Ye Olde Redtail Falconry Display
4.30 Pm Vintage Tractor Parade
(please Note These Times Are Subject To Change)
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Best wishes to Christopher D (and Christine and the rest of the family) for what will be a weekend of very hard work, and I hope some fun.