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About The Show As ever we are planning another action-packed couple of days for all our visitors - so keep an eye on our website as the Show evolves over the year.If you want to experience and celebrate all that is great and good about the countryside then the Cheshire County Show is the only place to be as it brings together the many interesting and fascinating aspects of farming and rural life in Cheshire. Visitors and members of the agricultural community come together in the ever popular Agricultural Centre marquee, as it explains the journey of food within its theme of ‘Plough to Plate’. From live demonstrations of milking cows and feeding calves to butchery demonstrations and ice-cream making, right through to the environmental matters that are considered in food production, the Agricultural Centre is a must see. We know that the livestock and animals at ‘the Cheshire’ are for so many one, of the main reasons to visit and we know from feedback we never disappoint. As local and regional farmers compete to win the coveted title of ‘Supreme Champion, a wide range of cattle can be seen on show days in the Cheshire West and Chester Council cattle section, from the impressive mass of the Hereford Bull and British Blue to the petit Dexter’s and the familiar black and white of the Holstein dairy cattle. Sheep, Goats, Pigs and Rare Breed livestock are always well represented at the show in the many competition classes. With the piglets proving particularly popular with visitors young and old alike. From Shires to Shetlands, Show jumpers to Show ponies, equines are a strong feature of the show in all their spectacular splendor. The Cheshire County Show Poultry section which takes place on the Tuesday only now enjoys championship status and is a must see for poultry enthusiasts. Pigeons, Rabbits and Cavies aplenty can be found on the Wednesday only as they compete in the many classes held at the show.  The prestigious Cheshire Show Dog section attracts over 2000 entries from across a vast array of breeds. Tuesday sees classes for Sporting Breeds only whilst Wednesday is for non-Sporting Breeds only.Food lovers always flock to The Roberts Speciality Food Hall as they bring together local, regional and national producers and purveyors of fine food and drink to suit everyone’s tastes, whilst the Roberts Speciality Food Live Theatre enables visitors to enjoy some tremendous food edu-tainment from local Cheshire chefs and college students. With the Cheese and Wine marquee alongside the Roberts Bakery Food Halls, it is just a short trip to see the delights of the many cheese producers and wine makers of the county and beyond. The Rural Life area includes the Cheshire Federation of Women’s Institutes marquee which never fails to impress visitors with the high standard of the hundreds of entries to the many classes of crafts, ranging from cake making, floral art, produce making through to art and photography and much more. Celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2010, the Cheshire WI competition will this year carry the theme of ‘A Brilliant Past, A Bright Future’. Adjoining the Cheshire WI marquee is the Cheshire Area of NAFAS, which hosts a prestigious series of competitions based around flower arranging. This year’s theme of 'A World of Change' promises to provide some exciting floral interpretation to delight the many thousands of visitors to the show. The Rural Life area also includes the Schools Out marquee which showcases some of the many schools and educational attractions across the county, whilst the NFU education marquee provides a fascinating insight into farming and includes the now famous and ever popular chick hatchery. Conservation matters are presented within the Cheshire Landscape Trust marquee by the many organisations concerned with the conservation of Cheshire’s wildlife, unique landscape and habitat. The schools musical entertainment programme, which takes place over the two days, is performed on the bandstand which is set within the heart of the rural life area and allows visitors time to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the show and relax on the grassy banks overlooking the bandstand. Another popular spot where visitors can unwind and enjoy a drink and a bite to eat is the The Village Green, sponsored by Robinsons Brewery.  The Vintage Machinery section re-counts a bygone era with an extensive display of tractors, agricultural machinery, stationary engines, cars and commercial vehicles of yesteryear.Country pursuits and traditional crafts come to life in the Countryside Experience Area. From falconry demonstrations, have ago Clay Shoot and Archery, to fly-fishing demonstrations and parades of hounds, it’s a real haven for country lovers. The Main Ring programme is always designed to deliver tremendous thrills and spills but also showcases the best of the best in the impressive Grand Parade. Details of this years’ attractions can be found on the attractions page on the website. |
 
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