The Mirfield Show

YOUR FULL GUIDE TO ALL THE EVENTS AND AND ATTRACTIONS AT MIRFIELD SHOW 2010.

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What’s On – Main Ring Attractions

Guest Opener

This year we are please to announce that Andy Booth – ex-player and ambassador for Huddersfield Town – will be formally opening the show at 12pm in the main ring. If possible, we will try to arrange time for photographs straight afterwards. [Don’t forget that show day starts with the horse show from 8.30am, and all stalls and attractions are open from 10.30am].

Kangaroo Gymnastics Display Team

Brand new for this year is the Kangaroo Gymnastics Display Team who have appeared on Britain’s Got Talent, and will perform two displays from 1.30pm in the main ring. The first display consists of a series of seven increasingly difficult and more spectacular moves with over 250 somersaults including many doubles, and if conditions are right, some triple somersaults, which are not performed by any other team in England. This will include multiple somersaults over a car and the final ‘Big Move’ which is the longest, highest and most spectacular Vaulting move performed possibly anywhere in the world.  The second display is based on a classic Victorian theme, and includes a ‘Gentleman’, two Cricketers, a Robber and a Policeman, who are all involved eventually in a classic chase.

Royal Artillery Parachute Display Team

Also new this year, the Royal Artillery Parachute Team will be dropping into the main ring (or school grounds) from 12.10pm, to wow the crowds with their amazing display. Gnr Rebecca Bull – the display co-ordinator - said: “There will be four or five serving soldiers parachuting into the arena. It will be visible from miles around, but those attending the show will be able to get the full commentary, display and landings – and meet the soldiers close up.”

Mirfield Town Crier Finals

A competition to find a town crier to represent Mirfield takes place at the show – and all those wishing to be considered for the post will be required to present themselves at the show and demonstrate why they should be the town's new town crier by taking their turn in the main arena and calling out an announcement. Principal judge will be Dewsbury's awarding-winning Town Crier, Laurie Gilbert. A decibel recorder will also be used and the audience will be asked to signify their approval of the respective candidates. The winner will be provided with a full outfit including a tricorn hat and a bell by the Saville Arms Pub, and at Christmas will be presented with a pin of ale - about 35 pints - and a pin of pickled onions from the Old Colonial Club, and a turkey from Ramsden's Butchers.

What’s On - Classes

Horse & Pony Show

The horse and pony show is a main feature of Mirfield Show, and classes begin at 8.30am in the main ring and conclude with the grand parade at 11.45am. There are seven classes in all and the event is sponsored by the Yorkshire Dales Ice Cream Company. For more information, visit the Horse & Pony Class Section of the website.

Fun Dog (Companion Dog) Show

The dog show continues to grow, and classes begin at 1pm in ring 2 and conclude with the grand parade at 3.30pm There are ten classes in all and the event is sponsored by Mirfield Co-op Travel and the Dog House of Dewsbury. For more information, visit the Fun Dog Classes section of the website.

Flower & Vegetable Show

The flower and vegetable classes continue to amaze, and set up begins from 8.15am with judging from 11.30am. There are 21 vegetable classes (including three for novice growers), 18 flower classes and 3 classes specifically for children. The event is sponsored by Tim Grace of Grace Landscapes and in memory of Ken Hey, the Ken Hey Memorial Trophy will be presented for most points in dahlia classes. For more information, visit the Flower and Vegetable Classes section of the website.

Childrens & Domestic Show

The children’s and domestic classes have been revised for 2010, and set up begins from 8.15am with judging from 11.30am. There are 12 classes for adult domestic, 6 for adult handicrafts and 7 for adult wines and beers, 2 for pre-school children, 5 for junior children, 5 for senior children and not forgetting the childrens colouring competition. There are three new trophies to be presented in memory of Betty Taylor, including Best Scone, Best Men Only and Most Points for domestic classes. For more information, visit the Childrens & Domestic Classes section of the website.

Rabbit Show

Set up for the rabbit show begins from 8.15am with judging from 11.30am. There are a wide variety of classes for all exhibitors, plus 6 extra categories for pet rabbits – including adults, boys and girls. There will also be regular question and answer sessions throughout the afternoon, so why not come down and find out more about looking after your rabbit. For more information, visit the Rabbit Classes section of the website.

Cavy (Guinea Pig) Show

Set up for the cavy show begins from 8.15am with judging from 11.30am. There are a wide variety of classes for all exhibitors, plus 6 extra categories for pet cavys – including adults, boys and girls. There will also be regular question and answer sessions throughout the afternoon, so why not come down and find out more about looking after your cavy or guinea pig. For more information, visit the Cavy Classes section of the website.

What’s On - Competitions

Baby Show

The baby show will be held in the band tent from 3pm and is sponsored by Beautiful Photography Group of Gomersal who have donated some amazing prizes for the winners. There are two classes this year, with a maximum of 20 entries in each – so don’t miss out, register early by 2.30 at the Information Point. For more information, visit the Baby Show section of the website.

Tug of War

Do you have a team to pull the reigning Mirfield Show Tug of War champions out of the ring ? Well if you do, complete the attached entry form either send it to us before show day, or bring it along on the day. Unfortunately due to demand, entries will be limited to the eight strongest entries received before show day. For more information, visit the Tug of War section of the website.

Childrens Fancy Dress

Mirfield Show 2010 sees the introduction of a new Childrens Fancy Dress Competition - to be judged at 12.40pm in the main ring by our guest opener, ex-footballer and current Huddersfield Town ambassador, Andy Booth. Complete the entry form by 12pm at the Information Point, watch the parachute display, then come to the main ring by 12.30 ready for judging. Sponsored by Yorkshire Building Society - and with £25 prize money for first, £15 for second and £10 for third - this is something new not to miss out on. For more information, visit the Childrens Fancy Dress Competition section of the website.

Rabbit Jumping

Rabbit Jumping (or Hopping) is becoming more and more popular here in the UK following the first competition last year at Honley Show - and this year competitions will be held at Mirfield Family Agricultural Show from 2pm. It is fun for rabbit and owner, and even a great way to keep you both fit, but it needs more people to get involved. For more information, visit the Rabbit Jumping News article on the website.

Banana Eating

Mirfield Family Agricultural Show's Banana Eating Competition follows the Buchtucker Challenge in the main ring mid-afternoon - and is open to all children who are up for the challenge. The rules are simple as before, the first person to eat two bananas safely will be the winner. For more information, visit the Banana Eating Competition article on the website.

Bushtucker Challenge

Mirfield Family Agricultural Show's Bushtucker Challenge start mid-afternoon - and are open to anyone who is up for the challenge. The rules are simple, the first person to eat all the pots of 'delicious' food (and keep it down) will be the winner. For more information, visit the Bushtucker Challenge Competition section on the website.

Childrens Races

As has become tradition at the Mirfield Family Agricultural Show, the Children's Races and Games are the closing attraction of the afternoon. Becoming more popular each year, the races have been split so there is something for all ages - with children entering from all across the area. For more information, visit the Childrens Race Competitions section on the website.

Welly Wanging

The Welly Wanging competitions will be held in the school playground (next to the showground and accessible by the top gate) from 12pm. There will 6 classes covering all age groups, plus boys and girls. The Welly Wanging competition is sponsored by Salvias Italian Restaurant of Mirfield. For more information, visit the Childrens Welly Wanging Competition section on the website.

What’s On – Field Attractions
Animal Corner
ATC Air Cadets Display
Bar 166 Cocktail Demo
Bungee Trampoline
Display Birds (in Marquee)
Dry Stone Walling
Flight Simulator
Gordon's Golden Beach
Jazz Band
Knottingley Silver Band
Martial Arts
Pigeon Display (in Marquee)
Pony Rides
Puppet Shows
Shoufukan Dojo
Threshing Machine
Youth Van

What’s On – School Ground Attractions

Archery Coaching
Dog Agility Course
Fencing Coaching
Football Demonstration
Picnic Area
Ride-On Train
Scarecrow Competition

What’s On – Stalls

Craft Stalls (in Marquee)
Trade Stalls
Food Court
Refreshments
Beer Tent

For full details browse the website or get a programme on the day...

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