PERTH SHOW 2022
Showtime returns to Perth It's back! Perth Show - the city’s longest running two-day family event stampedes back to the city's South Inch this August after a two-year Covid imposed absence. And the eagerly awaited 160th annual agricultural showcase is set to be a real crowd pleaser for farmers and general public alike. The unique event - Scotland’s only agricultural show to be held in a city centre - will take place on Friday 5th and Saturday 6th August.
Perth Show competes with the best in Scotland and organisers are keen to provide “something for everyone” as they cater for a public deprived of the district’s largest agricultural showcase since 2019. "Perth Show has grown from being simply an annual gathering of the farming community to a much-loved and anticipated outing for the general public from both Perthshire and beyond," said Show secretary Neil Forbes. "Everyone has missed the fun and fellowship that the two-day
event brings over the past two years and we're confident this year's 160th Show will re-establish it as a 'must-see' on the local and national events calendar." And the organising team, under the chairmanship of Mark Mitchell - who uniquely retained his title for three years in order to host his first physical show - is guaranteeing some new attractions for this year's spectacular. "In addition to all the livestock and equestrian classes that everyone has come to enjoy, we have a full programme of entertainment," said Neil. "This includes the first ever Scottish agricultural show outing for Pig Racing, with all the fun and frolics of these captivating porky entertainers." New features including donkey rides, children's races and dedicated dog show all join this year's line-up alongside the hurdling piggies. And favourites such as the Grand Parade of Champions, Vintage Vehicle show, Perthshire
Perth Show Chairman Mark Mitchell
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On A Plate Food Festival, Scotland's national farrier team and a wealth of trade and craft stands will all return alongside some of the best farming stock in the country, "The farming world hasn't been idle during the past two years and we're looking forward to seeing some new champions among the livestock classes which attract entries from all across Scotland for cattle, sheep, horses, donkeys and goats," said Neil. "It's great for the exhibitors to be back in the ring and for the agricultural community to showcase the best of the best," he added. "With everything from showjumping to shopping and machinery to music, Perth Show continues to offer a great day out for everyone." This year's Perth Show is backed by a wealth of sponsors including key funders Binn Group, Morris Leslie Group, A-Plan Rural Insurance, Bell Ingram, E Q Accountants and Netherton and Westbank Equestrian.
