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The Cambridge Town & Country Show 2011 posted on 1 June 2011

Parker's Piece is once again the setting for arguably what is Cambridge's largest free to enter family event (2010 welcomed crowds of over 45,000 - 50,000) – the fifth Cambridge Town & Country Show and organisers Oakleigh Fairs are delighted to announce that this year the show is even bigger than ever and is supported by Cambridge News and the Cambridgeshire Journal.

Charlie Owen, MD of Oakleigh Fairs organisers of the show says 'We are really looking forward to returning to Parker's Piece this year and we are particularly pleased that Cambridge Newspapers are supporting the event this year. As well as some old favourites we are adding loads of new entertainment to the programme for 2011 – as usual, the event is free to enter – but we are always interested in offers of corporate or other sponsorship!'

With something for everyone, from Horkesley Park's Heavy Horse Demonstration Team, full size and scale Steam Engines, The Sheep Show - an educational as well as fun show, the Raptor Foundation, Children's Entertainment, Donkey Rides, Swords of Chivalry battle re-enactments and medieval village and Fighting Knights, as well as hands-on Cookery, Wine and Beer Tasting demonstrations, as well as a children's farm and ferret racing right in the heart of the City. On Sunday this year we also have the Companion Dog Show – so bring along a canine friend and have a go! (And all proceeds from entries will go to Marie Curie Cancer Care).

This year we are also delighted welcome some new attractions including the 44th Essex Regiment of Foot – Sharpe's Regiment for those in the know, as well as Totally Ponies and Totally Terriers where everyone can come and meet these new friends and have lots of fun – and all for free!

There will also be a glorious display of full and scale model steam engines as well as farm machinery.

The Bike Week team will also be on hand demonstrating and offering help and advice.

And if that's not all – as well as demonstrations of stick furniture making stone masonry and thatching, the children can also have a go at making traditional Corn Dollies as well as other free environmentally friendly activities. There will also be other rural demonstration skills to enjoy and you can sample and buy in our Arts, Crafts and Gifts marquees as well as Lifestyle and Food Stalls.

So, whatever the weather there will be something for everyone at this two day event. The Mayor of Cambridge has very kindly agreed to formally open the show at 10.30am on Saturday.

Special Interest Groups are warmly invited to take part and we welcome enquiries from trade stands

Fully catered and there is a licensed bar.

Trade stands are available. Enquiries regarding corporate sponsorship and advertising are welcomed

Family Show with all day entertainment including birds of prey, working dogs, children's entertainment as well as arts, crafts, gifts and food marquees.

Also on Sunday at this event, we're proud to host the Companion Dog Show - so bring along a canine friend and have a go! (And all proceeds from entries will go to Marie Curie Cancer Care).

For details of classes’ availaible at the competition, see the link above.

Fully catered and there is a licensed bar.

Admission: Free.

This article relates to the following Cambridge A-Z entry: Oakleigh Fairs

This article relates to the following What's On event: The Cambridge Town & Country Show 2011

This article relates to the following What's On event: The Cambridge Town & Country Show 2011

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