IT’S just a few days until The Royal Cheshire County Show returns in the beautiful countryside, complete with celebrity chefs, more than 3,000 animals and a whole host of competitions and demonstrations.
The Cheshire Show takes place on Tuesday, June 21 and Wednesday, June 22, in the County Showground, Tabley, near Knutsford.
This year will mark the show's 184th anniversary and six years since it received its 'royal' status in 2016.
In tribute to Her Majesty The Queen, The Royal Cheshire County Show is proud to be celebrating 70 years of agriculture and Cheshire's own rich agricultural as well as presenting competitions and attractions for all the family.
Amongst many attractions, the show is joined this year by celebrity chefs Simon Rimmer and Jean Christophe-Novelli, as well as more than 3,000 animals and birds, The Shetland Pony Grand National, Paul Hannam Quad Bike Stunt Show, Cheshire Farmers’ Market, The Pony Club Musical Ride and more.
The Royal Cheshire County Show will host a huge variety of competition classes, including pigs, dairy goats and cattle, alongside a packed schedule of show jumping, light and heavy horses, pygmy goats, rabbits, cavies and the always popular dog shows.
The Royal Cheshire County Show celebrates the great British countryside and brings together all aspects of rural life and what it's like to farm in the beautiful county of Cheshire.
As well as the competitions, exhibitions, demonstrations and performances, visitors will also be able to sample some of the best cuisines the county has to offer at the Roberts Bakery Food Hall.
A must-see experience at the show is the Bidlea Dairy Agri-centre, where you can learn all about how Cheshire farmers produce food, from cheese to milk and ice-cream.
Rob Davenport, show director, said: “We're delighted to be returning to our traditional two day show format.
“We really do have a wonderful array of competitions and attractions for all the family to see and enjoy.
“It will be a right royal day out in Cheshire.”
You can book tickets online at royalcheshireshow.ticketsrv.co.uk/admission.
Alternatively, you can purchase tickets at the gate using card payment only.
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