The Game Fair at Ragley Hall: Everything you need to know. The largest countryside festival in the UK is coming to Warwickshire next month. Thousands will descend on Ragley Hall for a three- day Game Fair, as organisers bring together the best that the British countryside has to offer. Now in its 5. 8th year, the Game Fair will welcome families looking for fun and entertainment, as well as those passionate about country pursuits.
Organisers promise the event is set to be a great day out with something for everyone, with everything from shooting and show jumping, as well as fishing to fashion, catered for. Event organisers have already confirmed some of the key festival highlights, which will see over 8.
Capability Brown designed grounds. So, what can you expect from the three- day bash, held between July 2. July 3. 1? The Bear Grylls Survival Zone. Brand new to the festival for this year, the world.
Nine qualifying rounds will be held at agricultural shows around the country in the summer months, with the final at Ragley Hall set to be a spectacular finale to the new competition. Gundogs. Celebrating a man.
A wide range of information and products are on offer, alongside competition pens and demo arenas. Popular daily attractions include the International Team Championship and the Euro Challenge ? You can leave your dog at the Dog Cr.
The largest countryside festival in the UK is coming to Warwickshire next month. Thousands will descend on Ragley Hall for a three-day Game Fair, as organisers bring together the best that the British countryside has to offer. The 2016 Midland Game Fair takes place on the 17th & 18th September 2016 at Weston Park in Shropshire and welcomes lots of family entertainment back into the Main Arena, an array of Grand Finals Continue reading 'Welcome to. The Game Fair is the celebration of all things country and field sports related which was this year held at Ragley Hall in Warwickshire, roughly 40 minutes from Birmingham and 2 hours from London. The show, in itâs first. After careful consideration and considering the needs of the industry, the UK Game Fair, organised by Blaze Publishing, has taken the very difficult decision to. The Game Fair 2016 at Ragley Hall. The falconry displays at The Game Fair are always a huge attraction, enabling you to interact with, learn about and watch many different species of magnificent and awe-inspiring birds of.
Game Fair returns to Ragley Hall in 2016. New investors have secured the future of the 58th Game Fair which will now return to Ragley Hall in Warwickshire from 29 â 31 July 2016.
Ragley Hall 2. 9th â 3. July. Visited by Ricky Bond & Emma Slater. The Game Fair is the celebration of all things country and field sports related which was this year held at Ragley Hall in Warwickshire, roughly 4. Birmingham and 2 hours from London.
The show, in itâs first year under new management, felt very much like previous game fairs and had very much the same layout and vibe about the place. When first arriving upon 8am it was fairly quiet with just a few shoppers and shooters, but by 2pm the aisles had a good flow of traffic of people and with the sun shining the beers were flowing in the Gun Makers pub! Friday is usually the day traders do the most business as people have taken the day off work and are in the market for a new shooting coat for the up coming season or a new gun to add to their collection, Saturday tends to have more families having a nice day out and on Sunday it quietens down.
There was the usual clay pigeon shooting have a go stands, 5. When the CLA decided to step down from organising and running the show, there were a few different organisations who came up with their own versions of the Game Fair which slightly confused exhibitors and punters alike on which was going to be the show to make the effort to attend. Up until a month or so ago there were two main contenders fighting to be the best show, however when the UK Game Fair was cancelled, it left the Ragley Game Fair as the as the only place to go. With uncertainty of which show would prosper and other concerns, quite a few well known names in the industry decided to take a step back this year and see how this show panned out. Therefore this year missing from the show, most noticeably was us, then the likes Holland & Holland, Purdey, Blaser, GMK and a few other big names.
The Game Fair at historic Ragley Hall, near Alcester is a spectacular 3 day show for all the family, with over 900 exhibits including falconry, country crafts, guns, fishing, country fashion, food and drink.
THE Game Fair returns to the familiar surroundings of Ragley Hall, near Alcester this weekend from Friday 29th to Sunday 31st July. Now in its 58th year, the fair celebrates all things to do with the Great British countryside. Is not the fair 29 to 31 July - Friday/Sat/Sunday? What's happening on Thursday, then?
The feedback and success of this year will no doubt determine the showâs reputation for the next few years to come. Even with the big gun names missing, the show has great backing from the likes of NFU Mutual, Viking cruises etc. Itâs a great day out for country and town folk alike, especially if the weather continues to hold out, and itâs easy when you are in the gun trade to become numb to a show like this and leave feeling unsatisfied, but for the youngsters and newcomers to our sport who are yet to discover the thrill and excitement of everything fieldsports and the British countryside has to offer, thereâs no other event like it. Next years show will be held at Hatfield House in Hertfordshire, only a 2. Londonâs King Cross station, from the 2.
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Eager arrivals swarm to the sea of tents and fluttering flags, over stalls that showcase everything from the finest Lancashire Blue to perfectly tailored Tweed blazers.
1. Come and have a chat with the team at the event and enter our prize draw for a chance to win a pair of
3. Included is the Sporting Dog Pavilion, where you can meet over 2. UK gundogs and chat to their handlers. 4. It gives you the opportunity to try before you buy and receive expert advice on products. 5. You can even try your hand at some of the fascinating activities such as pot painting and net making. Head over to the official Game Fair Facebook