Pilning Open Flower Show
One of the few remaining local traditional flower shows, founded in 1895, takes place at St Peter’s School, Pilning (BS35 4JG) on Sat 29th August.
Visitors are welcomed from 2:15pm, and can enjoy the exhibits, homemade refreshments, a bumper raffle and entertaining auction of produce and donated items.
Admission for adults is £1, OAPs 50p and children free. All monies raised will go to local mental health charity ‘Moments’. The show’s competitions are free and open to anyone to enter. There are 75 classes and It’s not just flowers. Other sections include: vegetables, fruit, preserves, baking, photography, flower arranging, crafts, and classes just for children. There are cash prizes, certificates, and trophies to be won.
For more information on how to enter and to download a programme, please visit the show’s website below. Registering entries in advance is recommended but you can just turn up with them on the Friday 7pm to 8pm or on the morning of the show 9am to 10:45am.