THE FINAL countdown is on to the annual Worcester Show which will once again grace Gheluvelt Park this weekend.
Organisers hope more than 10,000 people will attend the event in Barbourne on Sunday from 10am to 5pm which this year is bigger and better than ever.
One of the highlights of the event will be the judging of 120 competitive classes, which range from growing a wide variety of fruit and vegetables to displaying flowers and floral decorations, creative handicrafts, art, baking and modelling. There are many classes for under 18s and a new giraffe-themed photography class, to coincide with the Worcester Stands Tall public art trail.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming people from far and wide to our fun and action-packed family event,” said Gerry Leith, chair of the Worcester Show.
“It’s all about celebrating the county’s creative talent, enjoying some great music, food and drink, and trying something new.”
Demonstrations at the Henley McKay Live Kitchen will be on the menu from Maggie Rose Cakes, gourmet burger star Carl Sampson, vegetarian cookery experts from Sheela’s Kitchen and Our Lizzy.
There will be a huge array of stalls selling handicrafts, confectionery, preserves, take-home food and representing a wide range of local groups and charities
The sports zone will offer plenty of activities for all ages with Worcester Wolves running activities on the basketball court alongside the Worcester Tennis Academy, which will be running coaching sessions.
Local firm Redpoint will put up a climbing wall and there will be martial arts demonstrations . Barbourne Bowls will also be present, with their outdoor bowls mat.
Children can try their hand at water zorbing, bungee trampolines, an inflatable slide and bouncy castles, provided by Boing Entertainment.
New for this year will be short workshops run by Dancefest and the Worcester Woodland Archers will teach visitors how to shoot a long bow.
Local vets MacArthur, Barstow and Gibbs are running a fun dog show at the event.
Judges will be looking for the most handsome dog, dog with the waggiest tail, best puppy, and much more!
You can register your dog for an event on the day at £2 per class.
Live music and nine societies will be at the show including the National Begonia Society, the Worcestershire Camera Club, the South Worcester Bonsai Society, the Worcester Society of Artists and the Worcester Beekeepers’ Association.
Visitors coming by bike can store it for free at the Push Bike! stand next to the Pump House Environment Centre while parking is available on Pitchcroft car park from the southern end of the city through the Swan Theatre car park onto Pitchcroft or via Sandys Road, Pope Iron Road and Waterworks Road from the northern end.
Parking is £3 and available from 8am to 6pm with a portion of the cash being donated to the Worcester Samaritans.
Visit www.worcestershow.org.uk for a timetable of events.
