The Stithians Show will once again be offering a traditional taste of rural life when it returns on Monday, July 15.

The show, which was founded in 1834, has something for everybody with displays, demonstrations, animals, fairgrounds, vintage vehicles, food & crafts, trade stands and a selection of local producers.

The show features many animal competitions ranging from cage birds and pigeons to cattle, dogs, goats, sheep and new for 2024 - pigs. In addition there is also a large horse show utilising four rings with both showing and jumping classes.

The arts, craft and cookery section returns as well as the horticulture section, completing the wide range of competitive areas within the show.

Around the exhibition ring visitors will see displays of woodturning, basketry, saddlery, bees, birds of prey, Cornish wrestling and much more, featuring a substantial number of organisation whom will show off their skills and interact with spectators to talk about their trade.

The bandstand, busker's square and the main stage will play host to live music and entertainment which showcases local talent both new and established.

The historic vehicle and stationary engine displays are set to fascinate visitors young and old, while the Sunflower Trail will take younger visitors on an adventure around the Showground on the hunt for giant wooden sunflowers, collecting stamps along the way and getting hands on with a range of activities.

There are two main trade stand areas for businesses as well as spaces for more specifically horse, dog and cattle related traders. Craft traders are located in either the craft building or craft marquee.

The dedicated taste of Cornwall area will give an outdoor market feel, while there will be a diverse range of caterers around the show, including at the two main food courts and licensed bars will be dotted around the grounds.

The car park opens from 7am, while visitors will be welcomed into the Showground at 8am. The Show officially closes at 6pm.

For more information, visit: https://www.stithians.show/