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Traditional agricultural show in the heart of Gloucestershire

Where: Castle Meadows, Berkeley, GL13 9QN

When: Sunday, June 24, gates open 9.30am

Berkeley Show is an annual celebration of all that is great in the Berkeley Vale and the surrounding countryside between the Cotswold escarpment and the River Severn.

After last year's success, show organisers decided to keep the midsummer date of Sunday, June 24.

The format of the show reflects tradition but with an injection of 21st century appeal to encourage the next generation with young families to attend.

This year - the 115th show - focuses on historical, traditional values and highlights the progression of agriculture through the years with displays of machinery from vintage tractors through to the latest farming technology.

In the Livestock show ring, farmers showcase their highest quality animals and this always attracts a crowd and offers the public a chance to learn all about each breed and its history, with the prize winners being paraded in the afternoon as part of the Main Ring entertainment.

The horse show area has competitions in dressage, show jumping and Gymkhana, all of which is to a very high standard and offers great spectator viewing.

And for your four-legged friends, organisers are bringing you a bigger and better dog show with a huge variety of classes to enter on the day including a fun obstacle clear round and enough rosettes and prizes for dogs of all shapes and sizes!

The Horticultural and Handicraft section gives showgoers an opportunity to enter a variety of competitions including flower arranging, baking and homemade crafts.

The younger generation can also get involved in the children's section, giving them the chance to demonstrate their skills.

For 2018 there is also an Inter-Schools competition where each school designs and builds a decorated wheelbarrow.

And back by popular demand, the 'Great Berkeley Bake Off' will be returning for 2018!

The show continues to build on last year's success with more activities and stands joining the village green area.

There will be craft stalls, catering stands selling local delicacies and a farmers market offering the finest produce along with free children's activities such as 'Junk Fish' to keep your children entertained whilst you soak up the show atmosphere.

The Main Ring entertainment for 2018 includes the unmissable 'Welsh Axeman' and 'The horse two fence challenge'.

Berkeley Show is an affordable, fun and educational day out for all the family.

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