This page provides details of the Dunnington Village Show, which was held on Saturday 10th August 2024.
Dunnington Village Show
Saturday 10th August 2024
To celebrate 120 years since the first village show, Dunnington Parish Council is organising a village show on Saturday 10th August 2024.
The event will include picnics on the green (bring your own), refreshment stalls, live entertainment, a dog show, and a tug of war! The WI will be offering refreshments within Dunnington Reading Room. There will also be competitions for adults and children alike.
Please note: The August edition of The Grapevine magazine may mistakenly imply a £20 ticket for the village show. This fee is only for the Snake Davis Band's performance at Dunnington Sports Club in the evening. While some attractions may have separate charges, entry to the village show is free.
Timings
Dunnington Reading Room
- 10:00am | Closing time for children's competitions
- 10:30am | Closing time for adult's competitions
- 10:30am | Judging commences
- 1:30pm | WI commence serving teas and cakes
- 1:30pm | Viewing of winning entries
The Village Green
(Road closure application pending)
- 1:30pm |
commence broadcasting - 1:30pm & 3:20pm | York RI Development Band
- 2:10pm & 4:00pm | Tengu Taiko Drummers
- 2:15pm | Fun Dog Show (on the Green by Julia's Garden - see below for details)
- 2:50pm & 4:30pm | Morris Dancing
- 5:00pm | Tug of War!
Throughout the afternoon there will be children's donkey rides (in aid of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance), hog roast, coffee and ice cream vans.
Note: Dunnington Parish Council reserve the right to change the timings or cancel events.
Dunnington Sports Club
- 7:30pm | The Snake Davis Band
Tickets £20 per person available from Dunnington Sports Club or call 01904 481039 and leave a message.
Please note: The Snake Davis Band performance is now sold out but there will be a few tickets available on the night.
Fun Dog Show
Starting 2.15pm on the Green by Julia's Garden
Calling all dog owners! As part of the village show celebrations, we invite you to enter your precious pooch in a fun dog show!
We know that Dunnington is a village of dog lovers and we have a range of classes for your dog to compete in!
Free to enter and no need to register in advance. Just turn up outside Julia's Garden on the Green.
Timings and Classes
- 2:30pm - Pup (under 1 year)
- 2:45pm - Adult (1-7 years)
- 3:00pm - Veteran (over 7 years)
- 3:15pm - Best Trick
- 3:30pm - Wagging Tail
- 3:45pm – Musical Sit Competition
- 4:00pm – Judge’s Favourite
Rules:
- Dogs will not be able to enter once the judging has started so please be there before the start of each class.
- All dogs must be kept on leads and under control.
- For each class dogs will be in a ring formation with the judge standing in the middle.
- The judge will not handle the dogs.
- The judge’s decision is final.
Children's Competitions
As part of the Village Show there will be children's competitions.
The competitions are FREE to enter. Winners will get a 1st, 2nd or 3rd certificate plus a little extra.
Children are invited to create:
A drawing in colour of your pet (or if you don’t have a pet, the pet you would like to own)
OR
2 homemade decorated muffins or cupcakes (any flavour)
OR
Cress grown in an UNUSUAL container
Rules:
- Drawing can be any size and in any medium.
- All entries must be the child’s own work.
- The judge’s decision is final.
- Please make sure the child’s name and age are presented with their entry, together with an adult’s email address.
- All entries must be taken to the Reading Room before 10:00am on the morning of the show
Adult's Competitions
Unlike previous village shows, the competitions are FREE to enter and the focus is about taking part and having fun. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will be given a certificate.
As this Village Show is to celebrate 120 years since the first Village Show, the number of classes has been greatly reduced from previous shows as we have entertainment on the Village Green as part of the celebration.
We hope you will find a suitable class to enter and that as many people as possible bring them on the day to the Reading Room by 10.30am.
Fruit and Vegetable:
- 3 Radishes Untrimmed
- 3 Runner Beans of Equal Length
- 3 Beetroots Untrimmed
- 2 Misshapen Fruit or Vegetables
- 3 Tomatoes of the same variety
- 3 Cooking Apples
- 3 Pears
- 3 Eating Apples
- 6 Soft Fruit
- 6 Stoned Fruit
Flowers:
- 1 Single Stemmed Rose
- 4 Sweet Peas in a Jam Jar
- 3 Dahlias in a Vase
- A Flowering Pot Plant Indoor or Outdoor
- A Selection of Outdoor Flowers in a Vase
Baking:
- 4 Sultana Scones on a Tea Plate
- Chocolate Sandwich Cake with a Chocolate Butter Cream Filling
- 4 Shortbread Fingers on a Tea Plate
Rules:
- All exhibits must be the property of exhibitor.
- All vegetables, fruits, plants and flowers must have been grown by the exhibitor either in their garden or on their allotment.
- No prior registration is necessary. Exhibits must be taken to the Reading Room between 9am and 10.30 am on the day of the show. The Reading Room will be closed at 10.30am for judging to commence.
- The judge’s decisions are final. Bakery exhibits may be tasted by the judges.
- Certificates will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each class.
- The Reading Room will be open at 1.30pm for viewing. Exhibitors wanting to retain their exhibits must collect them between 4.30pm and 5pm otherwise they may be donated to a local cause.
- All exhibits are entered at the exhibitors own risk and Dunnington Parish Council cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage.
- The weather has been wet and cold at the start of the growing season but please still submit your entries as the main aim of the Village Show is to have FUN.
Notice of Photography
Dunnington Parish Council is taking photos at this event that will be used for website, social media, and publicity purposes.
If you are not happy with your image being used in this way, please contact the Parish Clerk.
Email:
parish.clerk@dunningtonparishcouncil.gov.uk
Tel:
07562 333508