The Orsett Show

The Orsett Show is one of the oldest one-day Country Shows in England, having celebrated its 100th Show in 2006. Set in 30 acres of countryside, the annual Orsett Show is a great day out with plenty for all the family to see and do. »More about the ShowThe next Orsett Show will take place on the first Saturday in September, 2009. Please visit our website nearer the time for more details.

For a taste of what the Show has to offer, take a look at the wonderful aerial photos taken from a helicopter at the 2007 Show »See the aerial photos

Enter the Orsett Show
All residLocal redisents and farmers are welcome to enter the Orsett Show - Arts & Crafts, cakes and handicrafts, flowers and vegetables, photographyents, allotment owners and local farmers are welcome to take part in the Orsett Show. If you've got skills and talents why not enter? You could be sporting a rosette by the end of the afternoon! Click for an overview of the different sections »How to enter the show

Over 100 Trade and Craft stands are also present, offering a wide range of goods »Book a Trade Stand

The Orsett Show is a county show held in Essex in September. Craft stalls, arena displays, fairground, trade stands, horse show - a great day out for all the family.

How to find the Orsett Show, Essex

The Orsett Showground is situated in the village of Orsett, near Grays, Essex, just off the A13, 5 miles east of the M25 junction 30 »How to find us Facilities for the disabled include mobility scooter hire, easy parking and disabled toilets. »More about disabled facilities

Unfortunately, due to the weather the attendance figures were well down in 2008. A good time was had by all that attended the Show, in between the showers and high winds. Had the weather been dry and sunny it would have been a great family day out because of the high diversity of events for the spectator, plus so many different stalls and displays to visit.

The low attendance and very high expenditure in putting the show together has amounted to a financial loss to the Orsett Show.

The Orsett Show is a registered charity and is manned and planned by a very dedicated team of volunteers. It is also supported and sponsored by a number of local companies for which the Show Council is extremely grateful.

Every year the Orsett Show Council nominates local charities to receive a share of the profit generated by the Show. Whilst the nominated charities will each receive a donation from the Shows reserves, the amount they will each receive will be less than hoped due to the bad weather on the day of the show.

Lots to see and do - a great day out
With marquees featuring Horticulture, Agriculture, Hobbies & Handicrafts, Schools, craft stalls and over 100 trade stands, plus exciting displays throughout the day in the Grand Display Ring and the Horse Rings there's something for everyone at this County Show! Parking is free and there's free admission for Primary School children. »See what's on in 2009

Become a member of the Orsett Horticultural and Agricultural Society
Why not become a part of the Orsett Show by becoming a member of the Orsett Horticultural and Agricultural Society? You would be entitled to many privileges including access to the Vice Presidents' Enclosure and a Licensed Bar » More about membership

The Show itself is supported each year by the generosity of many local businesses. Do contact us if your company would be interested in sponsoring the Show »More about sponsorship Each year the Orsett Show supports a local charity. In 2008 they supported two charities, St. Luke's Hospice and Essex FM's "Martin & Sue's Essex Kids". »More about St Luke's   »More about Essex Kids

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