PortisheadSummerShow

The Summer Show schedules are now available! They contain details of the approx. 300 classes that you can enter, the entertainment programme, and everything you need to know about entering or visiting the Show: drive.google.com/file/d/1Doe…

That's it for Portishead Summer Show 2025! Thank you to all of our exhibitors, traders, entertainers, sponsors, and visitors, and a big thank you to all of our volunteers and judges, without whom the Show would not be possible. We hope you all enjoyed it. See you next year!

Day Two of the Portishead Summer Show is here! We open at 10am for another day of events, 80 trade stands for a spot of shopping, approx. 300 classes to view, and food and drink to enjoy. Free parking at Gordano School field. We look forward to seeing you there!

It's Day One of the Portishead Summer Show! Gates open at 11.30am with the Opening Ceremony at 12pm. We have a packed programme of events, 80 trade stands for some retail, approx. 300 classes to view, and yummy food and drink. Free parking is on the sports field on Clapton Lane.

As you put your finishing (or starting!) touches to your entries, here's a reminder of when to bring them to the field, what to do when you get here, when to collect them and, for the lucky winners, how to claim your prize money. Staging details, can be found with the class info

The Portishead Summer Show is on this weekend! We have a packed programme of entertainment, 80 trade stands for some shopping, approx. 300 classes of entries to peruse, and delicious food & drink to enjoy. We look forward to seeing you at the show field (opposite Gordano School)

Time is running out to submit your entry forms for the Portishead Summer Show. Details in the schedule (pinned to profile). Photographic, poetry, handwriting entries must be submitted, along with the forms, by 7pm 21st July. Entry forms for other classes by 7pm Tues 22nd July.

Reminder that next weekend is the Fun Dog Show at the Portishead Summer Show. You've still got time to prep your pooch. It will take place on the Sunday of the Show (27th July) with registration at noon and the competition at 1pm, followed by the class champions ceremony at 4pm.

2/2 Parking is free and money-saving tickets are available in advance (until midnight on Friday 25th July) via: portisheadsummershow.com/tic… Children under 17 enter for free! For more details, see the schedule (pinned to the top of the Facebook page) or visit the website.

1/2 This time next week... The Portishead Summer Show is on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th July at the Showfield (opposite Gordano School). We have a full programme of arena entertainment, lots of traders, yummy refreshments and approx. 300 classes of exhibits. Something for all!

Three weeks to go! On the Saturday of the show (26th July), the very popular Gamegoer gundog display and ferret racing will be taking to the arena. Money-saving tickets here: portisheadsummershow.com/tic…

Would you like to enter a class with family, friends or local club, or are you part of a local allotment site? Class 421 is 'A Group Exhibit'. Class 80 is for a group of members of a local allotment. We also have the Scarecrow/Dressed Mannequin(s) Class for groups/individuals.

If you enjoy growing plants and flowers (or arranging them) there are 49 cut flower classes, 32 plant classes, and nine floral art/arrangements classes for you to choose from for your potentially prize-winning entries. More details can be found in the schedule.

Six weeks to go! Children's Fancy Dress Parade will take place at 2pm on Sat 26th July. The winner gets a cup for the year (kindly donated by F H Halliday & Son Ltd.) and all children under-17 enjoy free entry to the show. Advanced money-saving tickets: portisheadsummershow.com/tic…

We see lots of your stunning photos on local social media pages. Why not enter them into our photography classes? There are 15 classes to choose from. Or, if taking art is more your thing, there are seven classes available for your masterpiece. More details in the schedule.

Seven weeks to go! We have two very different animals for you. Ben Long Falconry will be bringing his feathered friends to take to the air, and keeping firmly to the ground (and separate from the falcons) is our hamster care marquee. Tickets: portisheadsummershow.com/tic…

Summer Show Trader Spotlight: A new trader offering lovingly crafted, pretty pieces for the home or as gifts: Natty Deco Taking inspiration from the natural world to create unique hand-painted designs, these pictures offer a glimpse of the treats in store. (Images copyright)

There are approx. 300 classes at the Summer Show, including a handicraft section, so, if you enjoy making things, you have plenty to choose from and you still have time to start or finish that creative project! More details can be found in the schedule pinned to the profile.

There are more than 424 things for you to enjoy on 26th & 27th July. What does that look like over the two days? 295 classes 80 trade stands 31 arena events 18 dog show classes All for £12 for both days (single day tickets = £8) if you buy your tickets in advance. Eight weeks!

Take a look at our handy hints and tips for exhibitors. Whether you are a first time exhibitor or you want a reminder of how it all works, they will help you on your way. More info and details of classes can be found in the schedule pinned to the top of the profile. Good luck!

Nine weeks to go... We have the great Mike Bess on the Saturday and Songs of Praise and Rock Choir on the Sunday. You can buy your advance tickets and save money here: portisheadsummershow.com/tic…