The Melplash Show

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The Melplash Agricultural Show 2017 is due to take place at the Showground, West Bay, Bridport on Thursday 24th August.

It is one of the largest one day agricultural shows in the area and the only one held by the sea. Having not lost its traditional roots, it still remains today a showcase and celebration for local farmers, producers, growers and craftsmen in the area. For those that are not familiar with farming it provides a rare opportunity to find out what is involved, and to trace your food from field and sea to plate!

Attracting around 20,000 visitors a year from town and country, it is no surprise that it is regarded as the South West’s Premier one day Agricultural Show, and is known by regular visitors as the ‘friendly’ Show.

As always there will be a wonderful selection of farm animals to see including horses, ponies and donkeys. In the popular Countryside Arena, there is terrier and ferret racing, falconry and lots more exciting activities.

Running alongside is the horticultural, floral, handicraft and bee marquees where there is always a fantastic display of exhibits. Not forgetting the fabulous Food Halll and  Cookery Theatre‘where you can savour local produce and learn how to cook delicious dishes from local chefs.

With an exciting main ring programme, the popular countryside arena, Food Hall and craft marquees, cookery demonstrations, over 300 trade stands, fun fair and much more, it truly is a fantastic day out for all the family.

To keep up to date with all the plans for the Melplash Show, visit the website.