New attractions

The show, which is scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 13, 14 and 15, will once again provide a jam-packed day of family entertainment and fun, all in celebration of great British farming and the countryside.

New for this year will be the Three Counties Food & Drink Pavilion – which will contain produce from Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Gloucestershire including a bar selling cider, beer, wine and soft drink produced only within this area.

The Royal Three Counties Cheese Show and Cider Show will also be located within the hall together with the Cookery Theatre.

There will also be – for the first time – a Sports Village – which will bring an inter-active approach to the show aimed mainly at a younger audience, however adults are able to join in too. Highlights include Gloucester Rugby Club hosting a Tag Rugby Tournament, England Hockey and Ultimate Frizbee!

Making a welcome return to the show will be -

• Ladies Day – Friday, June 13.

• Adam Henson – once again Adam will be joining the Show on Saturday, June 14.

• Farming Village – Three full days of judging including NEW for 2014 the RASE Burke Beef Pairs Trophy.

• Equine Village – more than 2,800 entries. Highlights include the Shire Horse of the Year Show qualifier and Supreme In-Hand Pony Championship.

• Country Pursuits Village – the arena programme will include Free Flying Birds of Prey, Chris Green (Wildfowl), Jive Pony & Zorse, Hound Parades, Doug Joiner, Quack Pack and a Parade of Vintage Tractors.

• Gardening Village – highlights include the International Orchid Show and themed trade stands.

• Country Living Village – demonstration of patchwork, spinning, clay modelling, knitting and much more including quality shopping.

A full list of what’s on can be found at www.threecounties.co.uk/threecounties.

There’s also an opportunity to treat your father to a memorable day out at the show as this year’s Father’s Day falls on the Sunday, June 15.