Strathaven Show - The Accidental Smallholder

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Take part in the Show

Come along and see the cattle, sheep and ponies close up.

Have a gander at the various breeds of bantams, ducks and geese in our Poultry Show

We welcome everyone to enter our Dog Show.

From 2pm onwards, children can enter their pet dogs into the following novelty classes:

• Best fancy dressed dog/s & handler
• Any variety dog 45cm & under
• Any variety dog over 45cm
• Dog judge would most like to take home
• Dog with the waggiest tail
• Dog that performs best trick
• Dog with happiest expression
• Best biscuit catcher

Pop into our Industrial Shed where you will find a wide selection of home baking, handcrafts and flower arranging.

Why not even enter our competition – check out our Industrial Schedule. We also have the following children classes:

Aged 5 years & under

• Finger Painting
• Silliest Photo of Myself

Aged 6 years – 10 years

• Handmade Paper Hat
• 3 Pieces Mars Bar Cake
• Any Article of Craft

Aged 11 years – 14 years

• 3 Muffins
• Something New from Something Old (Labelled)
• Any Article of Craft

Afternoon Entertainment

There will be afternoon entertainment from:

• The Strathaven Pipe Band,
• The Laing School of Irish Dancing
• The Morag Fraser Highland Dancing.

Attractions

Attractions include:

• Cooking demonstration by Steayban Restaurant, Glassford
• Sheep shearing demonstration by Andrew Baillie
• Steam Engine
• Working horse demonstration
• Birds of Prey

For the kids to enjoy:

• Face Painting, MRM Archery, Mini Quads
• Paintball, Inflatable Slide, and Bouncy Castle

Craft Stalls and Trade Stands:

Why not do a spot of shopping in our craft tent where jewellery, handmade cards, photography and much more will be on display. Take a wander around the trade stands and chat to some of our local suppliers and businesses.

Grand Prize Draw

On the lead up to and on the day of the show, tickets for our Grand Prize Draw can be purchased from the secretary or any committee member. Ticket price is £1 and will be drawn on show day after the livestock prizegiving.

If you buy one of our raffle tickets, you will be in with a chance of winning one of the following cash prizes-

• 1st Prize £150.00
• 2nd Prize £100.00
• 3rd Prize £50.00

Refreshments

The Catering Marquee is open throughout the day with a wide selection of freshly prepared hot and cold food and drinks on sale. Thortonhall Farmhouse Ice Creams will also be on sale.

Next to the Catering Marquee is our Licensed Bar serving alcoholic refreshments from 10am to 6pm. Please note, no under 18 year old will be allowed into the bar area and I.D will be required