Moorgreen Country Show may be one of the oldest events around but this year's 162nd edition is breaking new ground over the August Bank Holiday week end.
Traditionally the Show is held at Watnall on the August bank Holiday Sunday and Monday but for 2011 the Show kicks off on the Saturday with a Clay Pigeon Shoot followed in the evening (5.00pm) with a fascinating Victorian Steam fair plus a Hog Roast alongside a bar offering real ales and a mix of entertainment.
On Show Days the 2011 Moorgreen presents:
Hilarious Racing Pigs The return of the Digger Dance team The Band of the Seaforth Highlanders
Horses v Tractors Ploughing Match Tractor Pulling contest Vintage Tractors
Meerkats and more in The Wildlife Zoo the UK's only Parrot Show Birds of Prey
Cattle Sheep & Goats in the Livestock Shgow (Mon) The Shire Show (Mon) with Shire ploughing (Sun)
the Working Truck Show Vintage Commercial Vehicles Vintage Fire Engines & Ambulances
Flower & Vegetable Show Floral Art displays Home Baking Children's craft classes
Over 200 ridden and showing classes for Horses & Ponies Unaffiliated Show Jumping
Fur & Feather shows - Pigeons & Pets (Sun) Guinea Pigs and Poultry & Waterfowl (Mon) Ferrets (Both days)
Craft displays in Village Green - Chinese vegetable carving, basket making, weaving & spinning
Honey & Bee Show Regional Food Hall
Rides & attractions for the kids
Conservation and Envirnmental displays
Trade Stands Craft & Gift marquee Catering units |
