Stithian’s Show
Held yearly, the Stithians Show brings together some of the best of the west for a one-day spectacular with amusements, entertainment, exhibitions and an all-round amazing atmosphere.
Since starting in 1834 the show has grown massively in popularity and attracts up to 20,000 visitors from all over the South West and beyond. From rare breeds to vintage cars, the showground has a range of attractions and events to suit everyone including livestock judging, show jumping, dog agility, roof thatching demos, live music, craft stalls, and the Taste of Cornwall food marquee, which was filled with delectable local foods.
Marquees dotting around the showground were filled with all sorts of animals and owners waiting to go before the judges with the hopes of earning a coveted ribbon including these goats who certainly didn’t seem to mind being paraded before the public.
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Marquees dotting around the showground were filled with all sorts of animals and owners waiting to go before the judges with the hopes of earning a coveted ribbon including these goats who certainly didn’t seem to mind being paraded before the public.
The vehicle exhibition was packed with vintage cars, motorbikes, tractors and steam engines whose owners were happy to obligate enthusiastic visitors (both young and old) hoping to climb aboard and pose for a photograph.
There was a vast array of cattle breeds to admire and discuss with farmers in the cattle area including this Holstein Friesian cow, who after a brief brushing and beautifying was ready for her close-up.
Spectators had to find a space early to be guaranteed a front row seat for the show jumping.
There was no horsing around from the competitors during the heavy horses judging.