Moreton show to be held tomorrow (From Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard)
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The annual Moreton-in-Marsh Show is held tomorrow
3:00pm Friday 31st August 2012 in News By Ian Craig
A TRADITIONAL countryside show is set to be the perfect end to many people’s summer as the annual Moreton-in-Marsh Show is held tomorrow.
The one-day event – now in its 63rd year – will run from 7.30am to 6pm on Saturday at the showground to the north of the town and will feature a host of events and attractions.
Some of the country’s best up-and-coming showjumpers will be on hand at the horse shows, along with and livestock shows featuring a range of impressive beasts from pigs and sheep to chickens and cattle.
Visitors will also be able to peruse more than 300 trade stalls selling a range of goods from farm equipment to designer clothes and enjoy a range of entertainment at the grand arena, including performances by world-famous horse trainer Jean Francois Pignon, as well as the popular JCB dancing diggers.
Elsewhere visitors will be able to enjoy a tractor parade, vintage motorcycles, terrier racing and dancing sheep.
For more information or to book tickets see moretonshow.co.uk
