THE SWALLOWFIELD SHOW made a glorious return over the summer bank holiday weekend after a two year absence.
Thousands of visitors were treated to two days of entertainment, food and horticultural competition on Sunday, August 28, and Monday, August 29.
Swallowfield Park played host to the renowned event organised by the Swallowfield Horticultural Society.
In a post shared on social media after Sunday’s show, the organisers said: “Thank you to all of the visitors who attended today’s Swallowfield Show.
“The weather was very kind to us and we are expecting another super day tomorrow, when we can all celebrate the August bank holiday with some traditional family entertainment.”
The Swallowfield Parish Council was full of praise for one of the village’s landmark events. It said: “Congratulations to everyone involved on a hugely popular and successful event.
“The show is organised and run entirely by volunteer members and supporters of the Swallowfield Horticultural Society and all surplus funds are donated to local charities.”
Despite this summer’s dry conditions, gardeners from far and wide showcased their horticultural talents, with attendees amazed by some stunning submissions.
Curtis Leach secured first prize with his outstanding pumpkin offering, while The Geoff Bullock Cup for tomatoes was fiercely contested.
Crowds flocked to the main arena on both days, with Paws for Thought’s dog display team capturing the imagination of all pet-lovers, while Reading Scottish Pipe Band and the BMX show also impressed.
The event provided an opportunity for young and old residents to come together and enjoy the best the community has to offer as summer comes to a close.
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