The Kings Troop, Royal Horse Artillery, the JCB Dancing Diggers and a freefall parachute display are just a few of the great events visitors can enjoy when the Holkham Country Fair springs to life on 27th and 28th July 2013.
The two-day event at Holkham marries the finest traditions of the countryside with a spectacular line up of entertainment, and attractions for the whole family.
This year’s Grand Ring will play host to a spectacular programme including four guns from the Musical Drive of The King’s Troop, freefall parachute displays, a Championship Youth Band, aerobatic displays, falconry demonstrations, a hound parade, terrier racing and the unforgettable JCB Dancing Diggers!
Some of the countryside’s finest traditions will also be on show, with lurcher racing, fly-casting demonstrations, archery, wildfowling, gundog scurry and team test and the ever-popular sheep show.
The clay pigeon shoot at Holkham Country Fair is not to be missed, and there are plans for it to become the official Norfolk Masters Shoot from 2014. There will also be classic cars, a display of vintage military vehicles, and over 200 trade, food and craft stands.
Historically, Holkham Country Fair has been held every other year, but it is set to become an annual event from now on, making it a permanent fixture in Norfolk’s summer calendar.
New director of the show, Dominic Reid OBE, comments: “The Holkham Country Fair originated to teach children about the countryside and its importance and traditions. That is why we let them in for free. Today more than 30 years on, the show is true to those educational roots and continues to celebrate everything rural. But it also has spectacle, pageantry and sheer fun to make it a fantastic family day out. This is one of the best Country Fairs in the England and it’s evolving to bring something to people of all ages and interests.”
Dominic Reid has organised events professionally for the past 20 years, notably the Lord Mayor’s Show in London, the Oxford & Cambridge Boat Race of which he was the first Executive Director and The Queen’s Golden Jubilee as well as a number of other national commemorations and other celebrations and events. He was appointed OBE for this work. Dominic has been living and working in Norfolk for over 10 years and is looking forward to developing the success and excitement of the Holkham Country Fair.
Holkham Country Fair is held at Holkham by kind permission of Viscount and Viscountess Coke.
Tickets cost £15 per person and children aged 14 and under get in free. Save 10% on entry prices when booking online. The Fair is open from 9am to 7pm on both days and car parking is free. Dogs on leads are welcome.
For more information please visit holkhamcountryfair.co.uk or follow @HolkhamCFair on Twitter.
