Dorchester Agricultural Society has launched a new summer show in the town after it was announced the Dorset County Show would again be cancelled this year.

The event will be held at Dorchester market on Weymouth Avenue and host the popular homecraft and horticulture classes, alongside local food and craft stands and entertainment.

Will Hyde, show secretary, said: "At the county show we would normally receive over 3,000 entries within the homecraft and horticulture classes and we were determined to showcase them in 2021, the new show has over 200 competitive classes for all ages.

"Having local food and craft trade stands alongside make perfect sense and we hope collectively the public will enjoy the amazing display that will be on offer."

The site has been made available with support from Dorchester Town Council, Dorset Council and Ensors Ltd.

Held on Saturday, July 31, the event hopes to attract people into the town centre and there will be discounted parking on-site.

Will added: "We will be monitoring the Covid precautions very carefully and will have any measures in place that are required. Large events are allowed to take place and no risks will be taken - everyone's safety is paramount.

"We are determined to hold events this year for our members and the public to enjoy."

Local businesses are welcome to apply for a trade stand, there are competitive classes for all ages and abilities and the public can turn up on the day and enjoy everything that is on offer.

Trade stand applications and entries to the competition classes can be found at dorsetcountyshow.co.uk

Other events in the Dorchester Agricultural Society calendar include:

• July 1 - Members reception hosted by Lord and Lady Fellowes

• September 5 - Dorset Equine Show, Dorchester

• September 21 - Dorset Cultivation Event

• November 27 - Dorset Winter Show

For more information, visit dorsecountyshow.co.uk

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