Preview: The Thoresby Country Fair, 11-12 March 2017

Located in the beautiful Thoresby Park, The Thoresby Country Fair continues to grow year after year, providing a truly memorable countryside experience for lovers of the outdoors.
Now in its 9th year, the County Fair has grown into an action packed day out for all the family, with three arenas holding exciting events throughout the weekend.

The Andy Singleton Arena is the largest of our arenas and provides the fast paced action of Scurry Driving; a horse and carriage event against the clock. Catch the Horse Boarding if you dare, an adrenaline fuelled spectacle, definitely not one for the faint-hearted, a team event of man, horse and skate board, being towed around the arena at high speed, a competition not to be missed.

New for this year is Jonathan Marshall with his ‘Free Spirits’ arena show, a stunning display of horsemanship and falconry using majestic Spanish Stallions and magnificent Birds of Prey
The Special Events Arena provides countryside demonstrations of Falconry, Working Ferrets, Gundog Displays and Fishing. Harvey Shires will give demonstrations of working shire horses.

The World of Dogs Arena is an ever increasing attraction. Introduced two years ago it provides a focal point for the dog section of the show. Containing dog displays throughout the day from Shadowquest Dog Display Team who provide the talents and skills of police, service and protection dogs, to gundog training, lurcher and terrier racing and Chase the Bunny. It’s the place to be for any dog lover.
Supporting it is the minor breed’s marquee, The Gundog Clinic for training and advice, The Gundog Multi Scurry, Fun Dog Show and dog agility, competitions open for every pet, so there’s no excuse to leave your four legged friend at home.

Always popular is The Chainsaw Speed Carving Arena, where two 30 minute speed carves take place each day. It is always an entertaining race against the clock to produce a chainsaw carved sculpture, then experience the excitement of the live auction at the end of each session, an ideal chance to purchase a unique carving.
Why not try your skills at Target Field Sports. Airguns and Archery in the new shooting village, with expert one on one tuition from the ATEO Airgun and pistol shooting to the Field Archery with Adrian Caddy.

Don’t miss the fine food hall where local and national artisan producers of selected cheese, bakery, cakes, sausages and fine wine are available for you to purchase and take home. The Piazza offers a area to relax with speciality catering will tantalise your taste buds.
Owl Shows, Hamster Displays, Puppet Shows, Make and Take Areas, Children’s Amusements and quality catering all combine to complete your day out at the Thoresby Park Game and Country Fair.