CLAYGATE
FLOWER SHOW

Welcome

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The Claygate Flower & Village Show is more than just an event at the beginning of the school summer holidays.  It is one of the few remaining traditional shows of its kind that has brought the community together year after year since 1903.  A celebration of what makes Claygate special – its community spirit.

The heart of its attraction is the Exhibition Marquee where you have the opportunity to showcase your skills whether in gardening, baking or painting.  Anyone regardless of age or experience can enter an exhibit whether it be roses, vegetables, cakes, pastries, photographs or artwork.  There is a wealth of different categories to choose from.  Over 100 for flowers, fruit and vegetables including floral displays, around 50 for photography and art, over 20 for domestic and over 40 for juniors.  There’s nothing to stop you entering several different categories.  Details about how to enter and tips for presentation are available in the programme.

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The rest of the recreation ground is packed with a wide variety of family entertainment for all ages.  Animal attractions include shetland ponies, farmyard animals and ferrets and of course the ever popular dog show. Other attractions around the ground include classic cars and a funfair.  If you feel athletic there is a tug-of war competition.  The main arena features dancing, music and a martial arts display.

Between the Exhibition Marquee and main arena are over 40 commercial and community stalls.  This is your chance to meet local organisations and community groups and explore local businesses.  All this is complemented by a food and drink area where you can enjoy a wide variety of food accompanied by a tipple or two from the gin & fizz and beer tents.
If you stay until the end then you can pick up a bargain as flowers, fruit, vegetables and food not collected by 6pm can be purchased at the auction.

My heartfelt gratitude goes to the dedicated committee and group of volunteers who make this wonderful family event happen each year in our village.  
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John Bamford

President 2026