Tickets to be won for the Nottinghamshire County Show at Newark Showground

s.hodkin@newarkadvertiser.co.uk

Published: 07:00, 20 April 2024

Thousands of people will flock to the Nottinghamshire County Show next month for a day of agricultural and countryside-inspired entertainment and attractions.

And you could be there for free as we have teamed up with the organisers to give away five pairs of tickets to our lucky readers.

The event, which attracted around 15,000 people last year, take places at Newark Showground on Saturday, May 11.

The Nottinghamshire County Show is one of the first agricultural shows in the 2024 countryside calendar, with visitors travelling from all over the county and further afield.

Organised by the Newark and Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society it is held to showcase the very best of local rural living, including animals and produce, machinery, the people who work in the agricultural industry and their way of life.

It is also a chance for the whole county to celebrate growing, from farmers to allotment holders and home gardeners, as well as the work of community groups, food and drink producers and local traders.

Trader Steven Ceney, of Clement Taylor, and his furry friends.

Last year saw 730 entries into the livestock section, while horses also proved to be a big draw, with 663 horses and riders taking part in the equestrian competition.

Both will return for 2024 alongside a host of other animals including dogs, donkeys and smaller creatures such as guinea pigs and rabbits, courtesy of White Post Farm.

There will be entertainment in the main ring too, with the daredevil talents of the IMPS Motorcycle Display team, whose talents have been enjoyed at events all over the world.

Elsewhere, crafters, cooks and gardeners will be showing off in the ‘Make, Bake and Grow’ section, which will feature prize flower-arranging, cake competitions, home-grown vegetables and painting.

Tickets are currently being sold at a discounted rate of £13 and for more information, or to become a member of the Society for exclusive access, visit the Nottinghamshire County Show website.

But to win a pair of tickets, simply answer the following question: How many horses and riders took part in last year’s equestrian competition?