SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT
IN THE blazing summer heat there is no better feeling than getting outdoors with the whole family.And this year’s Honley Show proved to be the perfect day out.
The Honley Show is an annual agricultural event that attracts people from across the entire north west region and beyond.
It is traditionally held on the second Saturday in June on the outskirts of the picturesque village Farnley Tyas, just 15 minutes from Huddersfield.
The Honley Show aims to promote agriculture, outdoor skills and responsibility for the countryside.
With animal competitions (for a wide variety of breeds), food, drink, shopping and other entertainment, the show is always a fun day out for the whole family.
The first official Honley Show was 96 years ago, launching on Saturday, August 27 1921 – though there is some evidence to suggest earlier shows. Since then, the show has gone from strength to strength and now regularly attracts between 10,000 to 15,000 people every year.Aside from an unavoidable break during the Second World War, the show has been held in or near Honley on a regular basis.
This year’s show was another classic as the sun came out and brought the crowds with it.The amazing weather raised the visitors, exhibitors and competitors’ spirits.
All the usual favourites were present, with ‘best-in-show’ competitions for the usual wide range of farm animals, action-packed dog agility competition, delicious food and great shopping.
Concourse D’Elegance and dressage displays were new in the main ring this year. Whereas the Robinson’s Shires retuned by popular demand after they were such a hit last year.
The show’s organisers always give back to the community where they can, and this year supported Yorkshire Cancer Research as the event’s nominated charity.
The dedicated team of organisers are already preparing for next year’s event, planning a return of the popular £16 offer on advance tickets. If this year is anything to go by the event is sure to be another day to remember, regardless of the weather!