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  The show opens at 8am and closes at 6pm. Trade vehicles and competitors can come on the site from 6:30am. Directions Holsworthy and Stratton Agricultural Show is situated at Killatree Cross, Pyworthy, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6LP.  The show is situated on the A3072 (Holsworthy to Bude road), a couple of miles west of Holsworthy. It is well signposted from all surrounding areas. Download Show Map Dogs Well behaved dogs are welcome on the showground, they must be kept on a lead at all times. We have a fun, friendly family dog show held at 1.00pm   2025 Prices on the gateAdult £16.50Children £5 (under the age of 16)Family £42 ( 2 Adults and 3 Children)Children under the age of 5 years are free  In advanceAdult £15.00Children £5 (under the age of 16)Family £40 ( 2 Adults and 3 Children)Children under the age of 5 years are free MEMBERSHIP - Become a Member of the Show and enjoy the benefits!  The Membership package is available for £40.00  - it includes: 2 Adult Tickets giving entry to the Show, Members Parking Area, Unlimited access to the Members Marquee for the duration of the Show, 2 Tea/Coffee Vouchers and a Catalogue Voucher.  For further details please contact Fiona, Show Secretary If you would like to buy tickets in person they can be purchased from your local representative (please ask the secretary for your nearest, we cover most parishes).    Buses - 3 shuttle services A shuttle bus service runs from Bude bus station (check), Holsworthy Market and Holsworthy Memorial Hall. Download our Bus Timetable Coach 1 (Bude and Stratton) Coach 2 (Holsworthy Market) Coach 3 (Holsworthy Memorial Car park)   Mobility We are unable to provide mobility scooters and wheelchairs, but you are welcome to bring your own. Some of the main area of the showground is laid to tack, the remainder is gently sloping grassland. Disabled toilets are situated by the Member’s Marquee. Free disabled ringside parking is limited so please apply in writing/email to the secretary (link to contact us page), by 1st August 2024, please include your blue badge number with your application.  

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What's on during the day - entertainment for  2025      Main Ring The Entertainment Ring The Dog Show Ring Around the Showground The Music Stage 8 am Horse ClassesUntil 2.15pm     Scotty's Circus Skills - open all day, come and join in. All welcome   9:30 am   OPENING OF THE SHOW       10:00 am      Ferrets       10:15 am             10:30 am      Parelli Horses   Punch & Judy Show   11 am    Falconry Display       All @ C Bude Ukuele Group 11:30 am         Free Flower Arranging in theFlower Marquee - until 12.30               11:45 am             12 noon      Cornish Wrestling      Lizzie Hobbs 12:30 pm             12:45 pm             1 pm        Family Friendly Dog Show     1:30 pm      North Devon Gymnastics Display Team      Sarah Petchey 2:00 pm   2.15 pm YFC Soapbox Race   Ferrets    Punch & Judy Show   2:45 pm  Jez Avery Stunt Bike Show  Falconry Display      2.30 pm Directors Cut 3:15 pm    Childrens Races       3:30 pm  Grand Parade         4:00 pm Mole Valley YoungHandlers Winners Presentation  Parelli Horses    Punch & Judy   4:30 pm  Hunt Parade         5:00 pm  Vintage Tractor Parade        Atlantic Highway 5:30 pm           6:00 pm          

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Hidden Talents CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES - MONDAY 25TH AUGUST Entries to: Mrs Sarah Bearns, Higher Trossell Farm, North Petherwin, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8LX  Email: bearns@outlook.com  Phone: 07791 797974 The theme of our tent is "It's Showtime" Class No:  1   Scarecrow - Group entry - Open to Families, Schools, Pre-Schools and Community Groups/Organisations.  Rosettes, Prize cards 1-3rd and trophy CHILDREN'S CLASSES - Age as of 28th August 2025.  Prize money 1st £3, 2nd £2 3rd £1  Rosettes and Prize Cards 1st-3rd 5 Years and Under - Trophy for most points: 2   3 Decorated Rich Tea Biscuits  3   An A4 Finger Painting 6-8 Years - Trophy for most points: 4   3 Crispy Cakes 5   A Necklace made from Sweets 6   An Animal made from junk 7   A Handwritten Poem of "The Fuzzy Caterpillar" - to be judged on presentation.  9-11 Years - Trophy for most points 8   3 Butterfly Buns 9   An Animal made from Fruit/Vegetables 10 A Lego Model 11 An A4 Self-Portrait 12-16 Years - Trophy for most points 12 4 decorated Cup Cakes 13 Rainbow Jelly in a Jam Jar 14 A decorated Pebble 15 A Wind-Chime made of Recycled materials ******************************************************************************* ADULTS - OPEN TO ALL AGES. Rosettes and Prize cards 1st-3rd FOOD, DRINK AND PRODUCE - Trophy for most points 16 A Victoria Sponge - Jam filled and sprinkled with caster sugar. 17 4 Pieces of your favourite Tray-Bake 18 A loaf of Home-Made Bread - Any type 19 4 Sausage Rolls 20 A Novelty Cake (Judged on decoration only) 21 A Jar of Home-made Jam - Any flavour 22 A Jar of Chutney - Any flavour 23 A Bottle of Home-made Lemonade 24 A Bottle of flavoured Gin 25 A bunch of Home-grown Herbs in a Jug 26 The Heaviest Chicken Egg - to be weighed when judged 27 The Wonkiest Fruit or Vegetable - Home-grown or Shop Bought 28 The Tallest Sunflower 29 My favourite Flower from the Garden ART AND CRAFT - Trophy for most points 30 A Patchwork Quilt 31 Bunting - max 2m long 32 A Cushion 33 A Hand-Knitted Item of your choice 34 A framed Cross-Stitch Picture 35 A Felted Animal 36 An item of Crochet 37 A decorated Wine Bottle 38 An Item of Jewellery 39 A Metal crafted item 40 A Wood crafted item 41 An Up-cycled piece of Furniture 42 A decorated Hat the President's Wife would wear PHOTOGRAPHS 43 Over the Farm Gate 44 It's Show Time! 45 OOOPS! 46 Animal Magic ************************************************************************ CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: MONDAY 25TH AUGUST Entries to: Mrs Sarah Bearns, Higher Trossell Farm, North Petherwin, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8LX Email: bearns@outlook.com Phone: 07791 797974 Only one entry per person, per class.  All entries to be brought to the Showfield on WEDNESDAY 27TH AUGUST from 12 noon - 5 pm. Judging will begin from 5.30 pm.  Entries can be collected from 4.30 pm. Any uncollected items will not be returned. No liability is held by the Association for any damage or losses.  By entering the Hidden Talents competition you understand that you are giving permission for the name of the exhibitor to be displayed adjacent to the exhibit (no ages will be displayed). Each Exhibit will be labelled by the steward on arrival.  If you are entering through a group such as a pre-school, please ensure the parents of the children are aware and have given permission for the entry.        

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ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN! PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO ENTER ONLINE.  PAPER COPIES WILL BE AVAILABLE SHORTLY OR A COPY CAN BE EMAILED TO YOU - PLEASE CONTACT FIONA, SECRETARY. Trade stands, Food, Drink, Craft and Small Business Application form: Download the Trade stands, Food, Drink, Craft and Small Business Application form: Download the Flower show entry form   Cattle, Sheep, Horses and Pigmy Goats PLEASE NOTE AMENDMENT TO BY LAWS AND REGULATIONS IN THE SCHEDULE: EQUINE INFLUENZA VACCINATIONS - It is recommended that Horses have had a vaccination within 6 months of the Show and not less than 7 days of arriving at the show BUT entries will be accepted if horses have had an annual vaccination within 12 months of the Show date. SHOWJUMPING - Please note that entries for the Showjumping classes can be made on the showday, however if you have NOT entered any other classes, you will have to PAY to enter the showground, but you will not be charged to enter the class.  Click to enter your Stock Entries online OR or you can download and print the entry form here. Our Classic vehicle display is great for all to see - if you have a vintage Car or Bike you would like to bring, please complete the form and return to the secretary.  Download and Print the Classic Vehicle entry Classic Car Entry form here. Show Schedule  

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TRADE STAND APPLICATIONS FOR 2025 ARE NOW OPEN To book a trade stand please read the information below, then download both the Application and Risk Assessment and return to the show office. Trade Stands Application Form - PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK ON THE HOMEPAGE TO BOOK A STAND ONLINE OR CONTACT THE SECRETARY IF YOU REQUIRE A COPY BY POST OR EMAIL   VERY IMPORTANTAll pitches will now have electric hook up if required. We are now operating a strict NO GENERATOR rule across the showground other than those supplied by our power provider OCM Events. This is due to Health & Safety Guidance and advice from our insurance company. We have given this matter a great deal of thought and have tried to come up with the best solution possible for everyone. All power will now be booked through OCM Events who will be providing all the showground power. Upon your application being successful, with your permission, I will forward your email address to OCM Events and they will send a link for you to book power (if necessary). Electricity prices for 2025 This is not a decision the show committee has taken lightly, but we are keen to make the showground a safer, cleaner and quieter environment for everyone. For those of you who have hired generators in the past this should be a cheaper option. For those of you who own diesel generators, we are aware that this is an additional cost for you.  Due to this we have given the matter a great deal of thought, but we hope that you are able to see the benefits of this new system. There will be no exceptions to this rule. You may put in a request for a pitch position but this cannot be guaranteed and all allocations are at the discretion of the show committee. Download Show Map If you wish to return to a pitch that you had last year, please state this clearly on your application and ensure your application is returned by 17th APRIL 2025 After this date, all pitches will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Please be aware the office is only staffed by one person and I am unable to remind businesses who have not returned their applications by this date. Applications will remain open until 1st August 2025 depending on availability.  Please ensure you fill out and return the application, risk assessment and public liability forms, I cannot process applications without all three documents and full payment. Please ensure that you clearly state your full address including postcode on your application form. We will not replace any passes which are lost in the post if the post code has not been provided. Passes etc will be sent out in June / July. If you have not received your passes by the end of July please contact the office. 2025 is shaping up to be a fantastic  show. We really hope you will join us on Thursday 28th August 2025.

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Thank you to all our visitors, exhibitors and sponsors for supporting the show!

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Holsworthy and Stratton Agricultural Show was established in 1883, it remains a fundamental part of the local rural calendar. We very proud of our traditional routes and the show offers a unique mix of tradition along with the most modern of farming technology. It offers the opportunity for local businesses to come and show their wares, we have over 250 trade stands on the day, offering everything from handmade jewellery to top of the range tractors. Livestock exhibitors come from far and wide to compete their best animals, we are very proud of the quality livestock which attends the show. Our main parade is always the highlight of the day and is a sight to behold. We are part of a very large, very supportive local community, many of which choose to come and support us on the day and demonstrate what the part they play in the community. These include our wonderful Flower Marquee which is widely believed to be one of the best in the area. The Young Farmers Marquee, and the WI Marquee. Of course, most importantly the show remains the place to meet friends and family, have a good yarn and see what is what and who is who, and have a fantastic day out. Holsworthy and Stratton Agricultural Show has long been known as one of the friendliest shows around. So whatever the weather you will always be guaranteed a warm welcome at the show. All in all a great day out for all the family. Please don't forget to follow us on Social Media: Facebook & Twitter #HolsworthyandStrattonShow History of The Holsworthy and Stratton Agricultural Show The Holsworthy and Stratton Agricultural Exhibition was first held at Bude in 1883 in a field lent by Mr George Brendon. A name well known in the town today ie; The Brendon Arms. The sum of 350 pounds was raised by subscriptions in order to stage this first venture which proved to be a great success, when it was estimated that between 7000 and 8000 people passed through the turnstiles. A newspaper report of the time stated “The success of the undertaking was great beyond the most sanguine anticipations of the promoters”. “The members of the Royal Marine Band from Plymouth were engaged to perform music in the show yard, and a capital grandstand was erected to enable visitors the more conveniently to witness the trials of the horses and the jumping.” There have been many changes over the past 125 years since the first venture, the only interruptions being two world wars plus an outbreak of foot and mouth. Until a permanent ground was purchased following World War 2, venues alternated between the unions of Holsworthy and Stratton. The latest move to a much larger site at Killatree has proved to be a great success, as has the change of date from May to August. Over the years, classes have changed with the times. Before the advent of farm machinery in 1885 it was reported that horses were the strong feature of the show, the total entries being 165. Holsworthy it stated & "is a noted horse breeding district"..the judges declared the horse entries to be the best seen outside a county show”. In 1886 65 Devon Ruby Cattle were entered, also of note there were 70 exhibits in the butter and cream classes. In those far off days, indeed until the revival of the show after the Second World War, the handful of trade stands were a very local affair. These days one can expect to have the opportunity of visiting up to 250 trade stands from all over the country. The show now hosts a great variety of attractions. To name but a few the Large Livestock section, Horses, Showjumping, Flower and Craft tents, Food and Drink Marquee, WI and vintage displays, sheep shearing, refreshments galore, attractions for the children and a Bar tent for the thirsty. Entertainment is provided throughout the day in the main ring and the entertainment ring as well as many other activities going on throughout the site. All in all a great day out for all the family.

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FLOWER SCHEDULE 2025 SECTION 1 = FLORAL ART  Class 1  Masterpiece - A Pedestal - To be staged on a 90cm round chipboard base (provided), approx 10cm from the ground.  Own covering allowed. W not to exceed 120cm, D 120cm, H optional. Viewed and judged from the front. (£30 allowance towards flowers will be given on completion). £10, £8, £7. Class 2  Natures Gems - A Meadow Exhibit - W 90cm x D 75cm x H optional. Viewed and judged from front. £10, £8, £7. Class 3  No Limits - Semi imposed - To be staged incorporating a frame (£10 fee which includes keeping the frame, which exhibitors can collect when entry is submitted). W 90cm x D 75cm x H optional. Viewed and judged all round. £10, £8, £7. Class 4  Auction Lot - Still Life - W 90cm x D 75cm x H optional. Viewed and judged from front. £10, £8, £7. Class 5  Raised Expectations - An Exhibit - Staged approx. 60cm from the ground on a 45cm square platform. W 60cm x D 60cm x H 60cm. Viewed and judged all round. £10, £8, £7.  Class 6  Nautica - An Exhibit - W 90cm x D 75cm x H optional. Viewed and judged from front. £10, £8, £7. Class 7  Bags of Style - Craft Class - A handbag made with plant material. To be staged on a 30cm circular mirror (provided). W and D not to exceed mirror. H optional (Can be brought pre-done) £10, £8, £7. Class 8  Bambootiful - An Exhibit - FOAM FREE - W 90cm x D 75cm x H optional. Viewed and judged all round. £10, £8, £7. Class 9  Mellow Yellow - 1st Amateur Class - Open only to novices who are not florists or professional flower arrangers. W 90cm x D75cm x H optional. Viewed and judged from front. £10, £8, £7. Class 10 Splendour of Spheres - 2nd Amateur Class - Open only to novices who are not florists or professional flower arrangers. W 90cm x D75cm x H optional. Viewed and judged all round. £10, £8, £7. Class 11 Rough with the Smooth - An Exhibit - Featuring fruit and vegetables. W 90cm x D 75cm x H optional. Viewed and judged from front. £10,  £8, £7. Class 12 Flower Blast - Junior Exhibit (8-13 yr olds only) - a table arrangement. Must be own work. W 75cm x D 75cm x H 80cm. Viewed and judged all round (Can be brought pre-done) £10, £8, £7. SECTION 2 AMATEUR GARDENING & FLOWERS FOR FUN Class 1  Flowering or foliage pot plant Class 2  3 Hydrangeas Class 3  Cut rose of your choice Class 4  Cactus Class 5  Vase or jug of own garden flowers & foliage Class 6  Vase or jug of Sweet Peas Class 7  3 Dahlias of your choice Class 8  Succulent or succulents in a pot SECTION 3 CHILDREN ONLY CLASSES (up to 12 years old) Class 1 Bugs & Butterflies - Collage of seeds and leaves on A4 card. To be displayed on a board by the stewards. (4 & under) Class 2 Welly Wonders - Flowers in a Children's Wellington Boot (4 & under) Class 3 Animal Crackers - Playdough/Salt dough animal (4 & under) Class 4 Rocket off to the Moon - Made with cardboard Pringles type tube as the base. (5-7 years) Class 5 Gruesome Grub - Most disgusting Sandwich - Displayed in sandwich bag with a list of ingredients (5-7 years) Class 6 Flowers in a decorated jam jar (5-7 years) Class 7 World's Best Robot - made from recycled materials. Maximum size 30cm x 30cm x 30cm. (8-12 years) Class 8 That's a Good Idea! - Flowers in an unusual container (8-12 years) Class 9 Bug Hotel (8-12 years) (sections 2 & 3 must all be staged by 4pm on Wed. 27th) Prize Money £3, £2, £1  RULES OF ENTRY 1  Exhibitors must make entries on the enclosed Entry Form by 17th August. 2  Exhibitors can make up to TWO entries per class in Floral Art section, unlimited in others.  3  Exhibits may be staged from 8 am to NO LATER THAN 7 pm ON Wednesday 27th August. 4  Exhibits must NOT be dismantled until 4.30 pm on Show Day. Cars CANNOT come onto the showground earlier than 5.30 pm to load up because of one-way traffic system.  5  The Committee will not be responsible for loss or damage to exhibits or personal property.  6  Judging will be according to the NAFAS Competitions Manual 4th Edition 2023 7  The Perpetual Cups shall be held for one year and returned in good condition prior to the next show - suitably engraved. (A contribution towards some engraving may be given). 8  All exhibits staged on tabling 78 cm height unless otherwise stated.  9  Our novice class is named as amateur, for exhibitors who are not florists or professional flower arrangers. 10 Exhibits may be brought fully or partially completed in classes 7 & 12. In all other classes pre-assembled work may be included but should not predominate.  11 All floral Art classes (Excl. 7 & 12) are eligible for BEST IN SHOW. The judge's decision is FINAL. 12 Prize money must be collected from a committee member on show day in marquee by 4.30 pm.  13 Free entry tickets to show for anyone entering 2 or more classes in Section 1, or 3 entries or more in Section 2. STAGING Class titles may be interpreted in any way, providing natural plant material (fresh or dried) predominates. Artificial plant material is NOT PERMITTED. Accessories may be used in all classes unless otherwise stated. Staging materials provided by Show Committee for all classes will be cream or grey base and backing.  All sizes are approximate.   PERPETUAL CHALLENGE CUPS Best in Show             Alan Penhale Cup                                                                  Class 9               Yvonne Phillips Best use of Colour     Symons Cup                                                                         Class 10              Joan Trewin Cup Class 1                     Barbara Pearson Cup                                                             Class 11              Holsworthy Show Trophy Class 2                     Joan Whitlock Cup                                                                 Class 12              (Junior) Edwin Stanbury Cup Class 3                     Hols. Hamlets Cup                                                                 R/U Best in Show Liz Hodgson Cup Class 4                    Hols. Ladies Cup                                                                     Most Points          Roy Heard Cup Class 5                    Pat Dennis Trophy                                                                   R/U Most Points    Crane Trophy Class 6                    Wallace award                                                                        Best in Show         Alan Penhale Cup Class 7                    Silver Spoon                                                                           Best use of Colour Symons Cup Class 8                    HH Perpetual Cup                                                                    Judges Choice        Bluejen Florist Cup          

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WELCOME TO HOLSWORTHY AND STRATTON AGRICULTURAL SHOW! OUR SHOW WAS HELD ON THURSDAY 28TH AUGUST 2025 - THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED MAKE IT A GREAT DAY! We are very proud of all our livestock entries, it takes so much time and effort to get animals ready for the show ring, but it is a main focus of our show so do spend some time looking at the Cattle, Sheep, Goats and watching all the equestrian competitions in the main ring. We are very grateful to all our exhibitors, show days are very busy days! We hope you all managed to watch the PUISSANCE! Well done to all our competitors, it was exciting to watch.  We hope you all enjoyed it! Further information on the day will be updated shortly.   Don't forget our Vintage Tractors and Classic Vehicle section - always well worth visiting.  If you have a classic car or bike and would like to enter it at the show, please download and complete the entry form on our Forms and Schedules page.  Do contact the secretary if you have any questions. Don't forget you can always see more exciting news about the show via our social media accounts... Facebook / Twitter / Instagram. From all the team at Holsworthy & Stratton Show 

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We pride ourselves on being a family show with something for everyone.                                                                                 Also this year make sure you visit the Entertainment ring - we welcome the North Devon Gymnastics team and look forward to their display as well as watching the Gun Dogs, Birds of Prey, Ferrets and Parelli Horses.  We are looking forward to our Cornish Wrestlers who will be entertaining us - they haven't visited us before so I hope you have chance to watch them. Also new for this year is SCOTTY'S CIRCUS WORKSHOP for all to enjoy and we look forward to the return of Punch and Judy, who join us again.              The fun dog show is open to all, enter on the day so bring your dog, there are lots of classes to choose from. If all that isn’t enough, we have over 200 trade stands offering everything from handmade jewellery to huge agricultural machinery. We are famous for having a happy laid back atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming back our old friends and for those of you who have never been, this is the year to come and see what we are all about.   Download our showground Map  Showground Schedule   Don't forget to Like & Follow us on Social Media for regular updates. Our social media tag is #HolsworthyandStrattonShow Facebook @holsworthystrattonshowTwitter @holsworthyshowInstagram @holsworthy_strattonshow