Full steam ahead for Shropshire County Show
Preparations are well underway for one of the biggest fixtures in the county's calendar, The Shropshire County Show.
The event takes place on May 27 and is being organised on the theme of "where town meets country".
Ian Bebbington, director of the West Midlands Agricultural Society which runs the Shrewsbury-based show, said they are planning for their best ever event.
He said: "The team of volunteers who organise the show have worked incredibly hard to arrange a fantastic amount of entertainment this year.
“Shropshire County Show is an integral part of the community and we hope lots of people from Shrewsbury and across Shropshire will come and see what’s on offer.
“The theme of the show is ‘where town meets country’ and there really is something for everyone - from roaring dinosaurs and live music, to the finest breeds of animals on show and the Young Farmers' parade of colourful floats.
“We have worked hard to make the event excellent value for money. Advance tickets are just £13 for an adult and £30 for a family of five - a lot of entertainment is free so people can have a fantastic day out for a very reasonable price.
“There is also plenty of free car parking available on the showground, so we are hoping for another successful show.”
A giant roaring dinosaur will be among the star attractions at the show and one of its most popular areas is the Kids Zone which provides a range of free entertainment for families.
Organisers have announced that the centrepiece of the Kids Zone will be Pete the T-Rex - a four-metre-long animatronic dinosaur which will roam the showground breathing steam and entertaining visitors.
The Kids Zone will also feature a trio of performers - Magic Kev, Juggling Jim and the Animal Man - along with facepainting, a giant Octopus playbarn, hay bale maze, go-karts, BMX riding, and activities provided by the British Army.
Shropshire County Show is one of the county’s longest-running events and is run by the West Midlands Agricultural Society charity, with all proceeds going to supporting rural communities in Shropshire.
It will take place at the Greenhous West Mid Showground in Shrewsbury on May 27 and will feature hundreds of animal exhibits, trade stands, food showcases and a variety of entertainment in the main ring.
Tickets are available from www.westmidshowground.com or 01743 289831.
