RCBS SHOW GUIDE 2019

The Ploughing Match

The Newbury & District Agricultural Society’s annual Ploughing Match takes place on Saturday 19th October 2019. Visitors can enjoy the tradition of ploughing, featuring the latest state-of-the-art machinery, vintage tractors, working steam engines and the magnificent horse-drawn ploughs. These unique working demonstrations are something not to be missed. Farming, both old and new, is brought to life in a way you’ve never seen before. Ploughmen from across the UK, as well as young home-grown local talent, will be hoping to win top spot in each of their classes and qualify for the National Ploughing Championships. With magnificent heavy horses decorated in ornate brass and leather harnesses, pulling a plough as well as many different styles of vintage tractor and more modern reversible ploughs, plus demonstrations of the latest and most powerful ploughing units, it’s a day you don’t want to miss. This year’s match will be held at Fishers Farm, Shefford Woodlands. Home to this year’s Royal County of Berkshire Show President, Dame Theresa Sackler. As well as the Ploughing Match, the hotly contested domestic competitions will take place with an array of homemade cakes, hedgerow liqueurs and local produce that will be available to sample and buy at the end of the day. Anyone can enter and all exhibits will be auctioned off at the end of the day and proceeds go to the Society’s chosen charity for this year, The Community Foundation. Schools from across Berkshire and the surrounding areas will also have the opportunity to take part in a number of competitions ranging from best scarecrows and colourful kites, to autumn collages. Prizes are awarded after the Ploughing Match.

Tickets can be bought on the gate. £5 per adult and concession, children under 16 go free!

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