SNEAK PREVIEW of what you can expect from the 129th Honiton Agricultural Show tomorrow
By Hannah Corfield
17th Sep 2021 | Local News
The Honiton & District Agricultural Association hold their 129th show tomorrow, August 1.
Honiton Show is a traditional agricultural event, set in the heart of the East Devon countryside "Where Farming Comes First".
Below are a few of the entertainment highlights you can expect tomorrow:
- Exhilarating acts for the Main Ring include the fantastic Jamie Squibb and his Freestyle Motocross Arena Stunt Show, as seen on the BBC's 'One Show'. The performance incorporates breath-taking jumps mid-air and is a real crowd pleaser.
- Europe's number one stunt and trick riding team, The Devil's Horsemen - performing with some of the world's best-known horses, as recently seen in 'Les Miserables' and the brilliant television series 'Poldark'.
- Viperaerobatics performing two phenomenal flying displays in the beautiful, iconic Pitts S2B Biplane.
- The fabulous Sheep Show returns with their Dancing Sheep - a real spectacle not to be missed.
- Bob Hogg and his Sheepdog Display demonstrating his unique training methods.
- The Grand Parade - the real heart of the show - where the cattle and sheep proudly parade.
- If horses are your interest, there will be classes ranging from Shetlands to Shires – with the wonderful yesteryear Private Driving and Heavy Horses in Agricultural Harness taking place in the main ring.
- The lower field showcases our countryside heritage; with hurdle making, thatching and cob block demonstrations, ferret racing, a blacksmith's guild, 100 vintage tractors and the West of England Hound Show.
- The Blackdown Hills Business Association Marquee showcasing fantastic businesses within the Blackdown Hills and the surrounding market towns and villages.
- A dog show, comprising of both pedigree and fun classes for pet pooches.
- A fantastic poultry show & sale will cater for those who love their feathered friends.
- Professor Twistopher's Punch and Judy, and donkey rides will provide the children's entertainment - or maybe you'll meet Captain Beaky and Murray the Mini Monster whilst they cycle around the showground.
- Crash Box & Classic Car Club with around 20 vehicles on display.
- Learn all about Rare Breeds with The Rare Breed Survival Trust (RBST), dedicated to breeders and enthusiasts of our rare and native breeds here in Devon.
To ensure you are suitably fuelled for the day's extensive activities, the Food Hall will be bursting with local produce with food courts to tickle every taste bud.
Alongside that, there will be over 400 trade stands to cater for all the retail therapy you may require.
Adult tickets purchased on the day are £17.00. Children (under 16) are admitted free of charge when accompanied by an adult and public car parking is also free.
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