“A great day out in the summer”

Next Show Saturday & Sunday 29th & 30th July 2023
Saturday 11.30 – 5.30 & Sunday 10.30 – 5.30

The Portishead Summer Show is a combination of a traditional flower and produce show and a country fair and also offers the opportunity to shop with 85 trade stands.  Please note all trade space has been sold !

Advanced tickets are now available at a discount of 20% – Adults one day £8.00, Weekend £12.00 (on the gate £10.00 and £15.00) Children are FREE, as is Car Parking !  Please see Ticket page for full details and to purchase.

Class Schedules with full details of the various competition classes are now available from Carey’s, Solelution, Brackenwood Garden Centre, Nortech and Elements on the Marina, Hot Heads on West Hill and will be in more in local shops shortly. A pdf version can be found under the drop down box – Competition Classes

We have lined up some fantastic entertainment for our 2023 Show including Fusion Extreme Mountain Bike Display, The Mini Pony Show, M & M Gundogs, Happy Hooves Mobile Farm with a return visit from Shetland Performance Display Team. We also have music from the Batala Bristol Samba Reggae Band, Barnacle Buoys and The Cat’s Pyjamas – and Punch and Judy, Fun Dog Show, S4k Fun Sports for children……   A full entertainment guide is now available with what is on and when and can be found at the entrance to Waitrose with other what’s on guides.

The feedback from the public, traders and entertainers for the 2022 Show was fantastic

“What a great summer spectacular show … even to the point of amazing … so busy … great organisation … so many happy faces … and as for the exceptional Hogg show … Giant Tortoises, Sheep and so on … captivating … and others … they will be remembered for their outstanding contributions.   Thanks to the organisers, what a day”

“When Portishead puts on a show for all ages it does so with thought dignity and pride … just amazing not forgetting meeting up with so many happy folk … it was a great reunion!”

“It was my first visit and I was shocked at how many people were there and how well organised it all was”.

Shetland Performance Display Team   “Thank you for having us. We had great fun 🏇🏇🏇“

The Countryside

The 2023 Show includes the Shetland Performance Display Team, Happy Hooves Mobile Farm, M & M Gundogs, Fusion Extreme Trials Bike Display as well as Rollo and Sprout – the Mini Pony Show on Sunday.    We are also hosting the Portishead Annual Fun Dog Show

Flowers & more

not just a flower show!

With over 24,000 square feet under canvas for the horticultural, floral, handicrafts, children’s classes, cookery, photographs and art work.

Refreshments

We have our own refreshment tent in addition to freshly made sourdough pizzas from Woodfired Events, traditional ice-cream and waffles from Millards of Weston Super Mare, Cheeky Pancakes who sell savoury and sweet Dutch pancakes and Fizz Box Bar sell Prosecco, beer, cider, wine and Pimms.

Music & Entertainment

The Cat’s Pyjamas, Barnacle Buoys and the Batala Bristol Samba Reggae Band.  In addition to the Stepping Stones School of Dance, McClennan School of Irish Dance and Children’s Fun Sports with S4K,  also have Punch and Judy Shows on both days, which are popular with the children and adults!