Cornwall's biggest one-day agricultural show returns this month with a new traffic flow system to prevent traffic issues from happening again following last year's event.
Stithians Show will take place on Monday, July 17, 2023, and this year will celebrate its 185th year.
This year, organisers have made significant changes to traffic flow to prevent the gridlock that occurred in 2022.
As previously reported in the Packet, visitors driving to the show were stuck for hours trying to get into the event with organisers blaming a combination of good weather and attendance numbers.
Motorists aired their frustrations on social media, with one member of the public writing: "Need a one way system for next year. Or dedicated lane for animal transport."
However, committee members have revealed a new traffic flow system is now in place for this year. They said: "The committee would like to inform all competitors that significant changes have been put in place to ensure the traffic into the showground is smoother, with a new entrance into the horse section and a new traffic control team."
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As usual, this year's events showground will be filled with activities for all ages, including show jumping, live music, food and craft stalls, children's entertainment, and more.
The main ring will be busy all day with heavy horses, show jumping, and a parade of prize-winning cattle. Other animals will be displayed, including goats, sheep, birds, rabbits, cavies, and dogs.
The Exhibition Ring will feature Cornish wrestling, Cornish shinty, Feadon Wildlife Centre, and gundogs. The Countryside Area will host traditional displays and demonstrations, such as basketry, beekeeping, quilting, Cornish hedge and wildlife, and the Muzzle Loaders Association of Great Britain.
Live music will be performed throughout the day at the Bandstand by St Stythians Band, Whippletree, Steve Panter, Saxy Maids, and Stithians Male Voice Choir.
The gates to the show open at 8am and will close at around 5pm with the show officially closing at 6pm.
Tickets will cost £15 for adults and £5 for children (5-16) under 5s are free. A family ticket for four people will cost £35. Credit and debit cards are now accepted and cash to buy tickets in advance.
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