Country Show 2011
Our hugely popular annual Country Show took place between 19th-21st August. As part of our 400th Anniversary year’s celebration, we had a new look and a new name: ‘The Hatfield Country Show – a Show for Hertfordshire’. We would like to thank all our exhibitors and demonstrators for their support and enthusiasm.
This year it was Family Friday – on Friday 19th August accompanied children (under 16) were admitted FREE! The Hatfield Country Show had the best of Hertfordshire in the spectacular setting of the Park at Hatfield House. The show was opened on Friday by Lord Salisbury and Miss Hertfordshire.
On Saturday 20th Matt Dawson and the team from Monster Munchies filmed the attempt to make the biggest Cottage Pie – visitors came along to see the teams in action.
Hertford in Bloom winners were at the show to receive their prizes. Visitors had the opportunity to enter their own fruit, vegetables and flowers in our fun Produce show. See ‘Produce show results’ in the menu to the left for details of the winners.
A major new family attraction at the Hatfield Country Show this year was the introduction of the lake known as New Pond for coarse and fly fishing lessons for adult and child beginners alike. Peter Hartley and his team of well experienced and qualified fishermen were present each day of the Show to provide expert tuition to beginners and polish the skills of the more experienced fishermen!
Highlights of this year’s Show included:
- Main Arena – including gun dog displays, falconry, the parade of steam engines and vintage tractors, traditional breed animals, polo and pony club, and the tug of war competition and terrier racing.
- Heavy Horse Arena – featuring the British Heavy Horse Driving Team putting these magnificent horses through their paces.
- Monster Munchies – TV’s Matt Dawson’s giant cottage pie challenge
- Countryside Area – hedge-laying, wood turning, spoon maker, coppicing and much more
- Dog Show – Fun classes, agility and have a go events.
- Traditional breed Shows – pigs, sheep and goats compete for coveted awards. Poultry and and fowl on display.
- Children’s Farm – Small animals and farm animals to meet.
- Heart Radio – chill out area
NEW for 2011:
The Hertfordshire WI & Country Markets - Famous for their baking and preserves – children’s cup cake decorating.
Floral Marquee – NAFAS Home Counties, including Bedfordshire, Essex and Hertfordshire.
Produce Show - Your home grown fruit, vegetables, flowers, home-baking and preserves. Fun classes and classes for juniors.
Around the Showground
- Country Pursuits to try including fishing, clay pigeon shooting, longbow archery
- Retail areas – home and garden accessories, crafts, clothing
- Displays – the hugely popular dancing sheep show and milking demonstrations
- Donkey rides and dray rides
- Fine foods to sample and to buy
- Visit the Salisbury Arms for a refreshing drink
- Crafts marquee
- Steam and Vintage vehicles, Steam Fair with carousel
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