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Traditional UK Agricultural Fair - The Moreton-in-Marsh Show

Livestock, Rare Breeds, Food Stalls - A Real Country Fair, UK Style

By Ferne Arfin, About.com

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  • What: A traditional English country show with horses, prize winning livestock, food and garden stalls and entertainment.
  • When: The first Saturday in September (in 2008, September 6)
  • Where: In permanent pastureland near Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire. During the event, use GL56 0AB as the post code for SATNAV devices.
  • Admission: £12 for adults plus parking charges. Family tickets with parking available. Savings for tickets purchased in advance or by telephoning +44 (0)1749 813899
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A Traditional Agricultural Show

A traditional country fair and agricultural show. Just like Kansas - except instead of the high school band their will probably be marching pipers. Food stalls, entertainments and the main attractions of an English country fair, including:
  • A horse show
  • Breed competitions for horses, ponies, cattle, sheep, poultry, dogs
  • Competitions for home crafts, flowers, vegetables
  • A scarecrow competition
  • The National Poll Hereford Cattle show
  • The National Cotwold Sheep Show
  • Lots of rare breeds
  • Trade stands selling everything from farm equipment and gardening gear to toys and food.
It's all under marquees with temporary hurdle pens for the livestock. This one's for fans of real country fairs.
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