Stithians Show


Stithians Show takes place on the day after Feast Sunday in the village of Stithians, Cornwall. It was first held in 1834 and is recognised as being one of the largest one-day shows in the United Kingdom, regularly attracting in excess of 20,000 visitors, exhibitors, competitors, traders and entertainers.
The show has competitive sections, trade stands, side shows, entertainment, and catering.

Competitive sections

The Show is divided into several competitive sections each with its own Committee. The main sections of the show are:
Arts, Craft & Cookery
Cage Birds,
Cattle,
Cavies,
Dog Show,
Dog Agility,
Goats,
Horse Show,
Horticulture,
Pigeons,
Poultry,
Rabbits,
Sheep,
Young Farmers Club

Trade Stands, Side Shows, and Entertainment

As well as the competitive sections, there are many other attractions to entertain, inform and sell:

The Show Grounds

It is unclear exactly where the first shows were held, with references to 'Churchtown' appearing in The West Briton on 27 July 1838. For many years the show was held in the fields which form part of the Ennis and Carbis Farm, with the playing fields in the heart of the village forming the hub from 1938. Fields on the glebe land were used as the Show expanded, and it was increased rental on this land that caused the relocation of the Show in 1992.
In 1992 the Association was fortunate enough to purchase of Kennal Farm and to establish the present site. The Show has now left the heart of the village, but with improved car-parking, access, and permanent water and electricity supplies, this has enabled the Show to become self-sufficient.
The Show was first held in 1834 and has been held continuously since then.

Former presidents (Stithians unless stated)