Annual Show 2026
Annual Show 2026
Saturday 5th September 2026
St Nicholas Parish Church
Doors open to visitors at 2:00pm
Entries are now closed
Thank you to everyone who has entered this year's Annual Show. Online entries closed on Sunday 30th August. If you have entered, please bring your exhibits to the church between 8:30am and 10:30am on Saturday.
Special Arrangements for the 2026 Show
After an exceptionally challenging growing season, this year's show is taking place in a reduced and more informal format. Rather than cancel the event, we want to celebrate what members and exhibitors have managed to grow and make despite the difficult conditions.
- Fruit and vegetable displays will be more informal this year, with the emphasis on taking part rather than producing large quantities.
- Flowers, crafts, baking, preserves, photography and children's entries will continue where possible.
- A small number of individual classes may still be judged where sufficient entries have been received, with first, second and third places awarded where appropriate.
- Trophy competitions will not be awarded this year.
- Best Front Garden and Best Hanging Basket will not be judged this year.
Above all, the emphasis this year is on participation, community and celebrating what people have achieved.
Show Day Timings
| 8:30 – 10:30am | Staging of exhibits and produce displays |
| 11:30am – 1:00pm | Judging of the individual classes being judged |
| 2:00pm | Show opens to visitors |
| From 3:00pm | Results displayed or announced where appropriate |
| After 4:00pm | Exhibits may be removed |
Coming to Visit?
Everyone is welcome — you don't need to be an SGAA member or have an allotment.
The show opens to visitors at 2:00pm and admission is completely free.
You can also enjoy:
- Exhibits and displays
- Produce stall
- Refreshments
- Tombola
Please come along, support the exhibitors and enjoy an afternoon with the SGAA community.
For Exhibitors
Please arrive between 8:30am and 10:30am to stage your exhibits.
Show stewards will be available to help if you are unsure where your entry should go or if this is your first show.
Parking & Getting Here
The show takes place at St Nicholas Parish Church.
Additional parking is available at Almond Hill Junior School, a short walk from the church.
Please be considerate of local residents and follow any directions given by our parking volunteers.
A Special Thank You
The SGAA Committee would like to sincerely thank the Show Committee Team and Executive Committee for the considerable time and effort they have already put into organising this year's event, and for adapting the arrangements at short notice.
We also want to thank everyone who has entered, volunteered, donated or supported the show.
We hope members, families, friends and visitors will join us on Saturday 5th September for an enjoyable community afternoon.
Questions about the show?
Email
events@sgaa.co.uk