English Winter Fair to return for 2021
10th August 2021
Farmers and the rural community will be brought together again at the Staffordshire County Showground on 20th and 21st November for the 2021 English Winter Fair, it has been confirmed.
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Some of the UK’s best cattle, sheep and pigs are expected to enter the Fair and the National Pedigree Calf Show, as the Fair returns following its unfortunate cancellation in 2020 due to coronavirus restrictions.
Alongside the livestock classes, farmers and food producers can enter their best carcass and food products to be judged while visitors can experience shopping and food and drink, providing activities for everyone to enjoy in the lead-up to Christmas.
Richard Williams, CEO of the Staffordshire and Birmingham Agricultural Society, said: “I am thrilled to announce that the English Winter Fair is returning and to welcome farmers and the rural community back after what has been a particularly isolating 18 months.
“The Fair has long been a highlight for Britain’s farmers, bringing them together for a rare social event and showcasing the high standard of livestock brought to the fair each year by top producers from across the UK.
“Being able to gather with like-minded folk to celebrate and showcase British food and farming has been sorely missed during lockdown and we are all looking forward to this event more than ever. ”
The full schedule for the event will be published in mid-September, however, some popular aspects have already been confirmed.
The National Pedigree Calf Show will take place on the Saturday, while the overall Winter Fair champion will be judged on Sunday. Both classes carry a £1,000 prize for the supreme champion.
The Duke of Norfolk competition hosted by the Royal Smithfield Club returns again for 2021. First introduced in 2019, the competition sees breed societies select a set of three animals from existing pedigree classes to represent their breed.
In the carcass hall, butchers and food producers will showcase their high-quality British meat products, and the Christmas Country Fair will be back to get everyone in the festive spirit with some Christmas shopping and the chance to indulge in delicious food and drink.
Farmers will also be able to get support and business advice from a breadth of farming organisations and experts that will be on hand to provide information.
For more information visit; www.staffscountyshowground.co.uk/english-winter-fair
