This year's Pet Show is on Thursday 1st September. Registration commences at 4pm, with judging starting at 4.45pm prompt. Entry to the grounds is free for children and £1 for adults. There is no need to pre-register - you can just turn up on the day.
Alongside the Pet Show, there are refreshments, a raffle and for again this year, Tamar Sutton's pony rides will be taking place on the Lower Field - follow the signs!
This year, there is also a colouring competition - click here to print out the colouring sheet. There will be one prize for under 7s and one for over 7s.
Entry fees are £1.50 for each class in the "Dogs" section and £1.50 per pet in all other sections (which covers a number of classes). There is also a free class for "Best Trick" by a dog.
Dog Classes
Either:
1. Best Veteran (12 years and over); OR
2. Best puppy (under 12 months); OR
3. Best Pedigree dog (over 12 months); OR
4. Best Cross Breed dog (over 12 months).
Either:
5. Prettiest bitch (large); OR
6. Prettiest bitch (small); OR
7. Most handsome dog (male, large); OR
8. Most handsome dog (male, small)
9. Waggiest tail
Cat Classes
10. Cat and owner who match each other best
11. Fluffiest cat
12. Sleekest short-haired cat
13. Oldest cat
14. Youngest cat
15. Cat the judge would like to take home
Rabbits
16. Cuddliest rabbit
17. Rabbit with the longest ears
18. Rabbit with the shortest ears
19. Rabbit with the twitchiest nose
20. Rabbit with silkiest coat
21. Rabbit with longest coat
22. Prettiest rabbit
Hamsters and other Rodents (excluding guinea pigs)
23. Rodent with brightest eyes
24. Rodent with sleekest coat
25. Rodent judge would like to take home
26. Rodent best at hiding itself
27. Most unusual colour for a rodent
Other Pets (including Fish & Birds)
28. Most unusual pet in this class
29. Most colourful pet in this class
30. Pet that needs the most special care
Guinea Pigs
31. Most attractive guinea pig
32. Largest guinea pig
33. Smallest guinea pig
34. Most unusual looking guinea pig
35. Guinea pig the judge would like to take home
36. Best Pair of guinea pigs
As well as these classes, there are awards for Best Dog, Best Cat, Best Rabbit, Best Rodent, Best Guinea Pig and Best Other Pet in Show.
click here to download a colouring sheet for this years competition