The 140th Penistone Show will be on 8th September this year. It may seem a long way off now, in mid February, but it will be upon us before we know. Fortunately, the Show Committee is already well into its preparations.
Our main entertainment this year will probaby be camel racing, with lots of additional extras. We are all very excited, but until everything is sorted out our lips are sealed. There will also be stunt bikes, dog agility, brass bands, a big farriery display (with hopefully the World Champion), as well as our wonderful livestock. Last year's pigs were a great hit, and the resurgence of our terrier and lurcher sections was so popular that this year they will have even more prominence.
When it comes to Horticulture and Handicraft, we want you all to think ahead. This is the time to start planning your entries. Many's the visitor who looks at a display and says mournfully "I could have done that!". This is the year you can. Our Schedule will be out in early May but in the meantime, look through last year's classes and make your plans. Victory could be yours!
But most of all this is the time for anyone wanting to book a Trade Stand, advertise with the Show or to sponsor a class to get in touch - use the "Contact Us" button on the right of this screen. These days, with travel costs rising, we are making real efforts to encourage local traders and craftspeople to come to the Show. Penistone may be big but it is still a local Show for local people, celebrating life in these high South Pennines. Our food and farming is second to none, and Penistone is the place to shout about it.
8th September 2012 - make it a day to remember.
GATES OPEN AT 8.00AM
