KEEPING THE HEART IN HERTFORDSHIRE
The Hertfordshire County Show returns for 2022! After two years of the pandemic we all know and absolutely have not loved – two years which led to a Virtual County Show in 2020, and a County Horse Show in 2021; the team at the Hertfordshire Agricultural Society, led by Executive Director, Sarah Moreland MBE, are jubilant to be bringing home the full County Show for the Platinum Jubilee. “It has indeed been a very tough two years – tough for everyone across the world, and that has been so evident in our agriculture and events industry with so many shows and societies struggling to survive. However, the last two years have been heartening for us with the response to our Virtual Show and County Horse Show – people need something to look forward to, to bring family and friends together in a safe environment. This has energised and focused us in bringing back Hertfordshire’s biggest celebration of local farming, food, family and enterprise.” Sarah Moreland MBE, Executive Director
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So, what can visitors expect to enjoy at the show? “The show will be a real treat for the whole family with its great mix of traditional attractions such as big tractors and machinery for the kids, shopping for the parents and adults, animals, horse competition, livestock and gravity defying stunt shows that will blow your mind and get audiences standing, cheering, and applauding!” Sarah Moreland MBE, Executive Director The Herts County Show will see the return of the Bulldog Lings as the showpiece attraction on both Saturday and Sunday. The renowned stunt bike team are a firm favourite and it is fitting that they help celebrate the return of the show in 2022. Showjumping, equine classes and livestock competitions are a traditional element of the show that everyone loves whether they’re an enthusiast, competitor, or excited spectator. Hertfordshire County Show offers a range of competitions for horses, sheep and cattle over the two days which are both exciting and educational. The livestock section is a showcase for farmers to demonstrate their skills in breeding and exhibiting their sheep and cattle. Winning classes and championships at a County Show is very prestigious and can increase the value of the winning animals, particularly important for breeding stock. Many of the livestock classes are for breeds that are native to the British Isles and on the Rare Breeds Watchlist.
