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2026 Ainsdale Show
Can you help?
We are pleased to announce that the Ainsdale Show will be returning to the green in 2026. Our 104th Ainsdale Show is on Saturday 4th July and Sunday 5th July 2026, with Music on the Green on Sunday.
Once again volunteers are required to help from 2:00pm Thursday 2nd July to Sunday 17:00 5th July - The Society will be very grateful for any assistance be it a hour or much longer.
There will be first, second and third prizes at the judges discretion. The regular classes of Children’s exhibits and Photography as well as the usual display of plants, fruit and vegetables.
We will also serve afternoon tea/coffee and cakes.
The village green will have an exciting 2 day show with Saturday having all the favourite attractions including the arena events from live music to dog displays plus pet show, a large fairground, craft fair, trade and charity stalls plus a bar and catering units.
Calendar
16th May 2026
Children's Plant-A-Pot
At The Chocolate Box, Station Road, Ainsdale. Open to all children 2 - 11years. Bring a plant pot no larger than 25cm diameter. We'll provide the plants & compost. Suggested donation of £2.50 per pot. Plants on Sale. Plant Pots Available.
PIC: Brownies enjoy taking part in Plant-a-Pot in advance of the main event on the 16th
Friday 3rd July 2026
Pet Show
The Pet Show will take place on the the Village Green. Pets to be shown by children. Judging starts at 6.30pm. You can bring pets from 6pm. £1 entry - prizes in 4 classes. Cats, dogs, rabbits, hamsters and guinea pigs & other small animals.
Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th July 2026
104th Ainsdale Summer Show
We will have all the favourite attractions including the arena attractions, a large fairground, craft fair, trade, charity stalls a bar and catering units. The horticultural and children's exhibits will be shown in the usual marquees this year but entry to the village green will be incur a charge. £5 per adult for a day ticket. Children enter free. Advance tickets are £4 from Schools, The Chocolate Box, Ainsdale Garden % Home D.I.Y. & Lions Charity Shop. We hope families will come to enjoy all the show has to offer.
Ask a friend to join the Society:
Members: £10.00
By being a member of the Ainsdale Horticultural Society you are helping to keep alive the tradition of the village Summer Show, sadly, many of these shows are falling by the wayside and with your help the Ainsdale Show will continue.
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