classic show events
Celebrate Guernsey's agricultural roots with the classic show events at Saumarez Park. From livestock and horse classes to horticultural displays, homegrown produce and traditional crafts, the North Show honours the island's proud farming and floral heritage.


Meat Draw
Location:
La Fleur
Wednesday Time:
1830
Thursday Time:
1830
A North Show tradition and a firm favourite with regulars, the Meat Draw gives you the chance to win a selection of quality local meat to take home. Simply pick up your tickets at La Fleur, keep hold of your numbers and listen out for the draw. It is a fun, sociable way to round off the afternoon, and you could walk away with the weekend's dinner sorted.

The Battle of Flowers Parade
Location:
Main Arena
Wednesday Time:
NA
Thursday Time:
1430
The highlight of the North Show and one of Guernsey's best-loved traditions, the Battle of Flowers Parade sees spectacular floats, lovingly decorated with thousands of flowers by local families, parishes and community groups, make their way around the Main Arena. Spectators can admire months of hard work and creativity as the floats compete across multiple categories for the coveted Prix d'Honneur. A wonderful celebration of island community spirit that has delighted generations of showgoers.

Vintage Tractor Display
Location:
Main Arena
Wednesday Time:
NA
Thursday Time:
1500
A nod to Guernsey's rich agricultural heritage, the Vintage Tractor Display brings a charming procession of beautifully restored and maintained classic tractors to the Main Arena. From much-loved workhorses of decades past to rare gems kept in pristine condition by local enthusiasts, it is a treat for machinery fans and a lovely trip down memory lane for everyone else.

Public Viewing of Floats & Presentations
Location:
Main Arena
Wednesday Time:
NA
Thursday Time:
1700
Here is your chance to get up close to the stars of the Battle of Flowers. During the public viewing, visitors can wander among the floats, admire the intricate floral work in detail and chat to the people behind them, while the afternoon's presentations celebrate the winning entries and the months of dedication that went into them. It is the perfect opportunity for photos before the floats light up for the evening's floodlit parade.

Battle of Flowers Floodlit Parade
Location:
Main Arena
Wednesday Time:
NA
Thursday Time:
2100
As darkness falls, the Battle of Flowers floats return to the Main Arena for the spectacular floodlit parade, one of the most magical moments of the entire show. Illuminated against the night sky, the floats take on a whole new character as they complete their final circuit, bringing the two-day celebration to a glittering climax. A truly memorable sight, and the perfect prelude to the Grand Fireworks Display.

Grand Fireworks Display
Location:
Main Arena
Wednesday Time:
NA
Thursday Time:
2150
The traditional grand finale of the North Show and Battle of Flowers, the Grand Fireworks Display lights up the night sky above Saumarez Park in spectacular fashion. Following the floodlit parade, find a spot around the Main Arena, look up and enjoy a dazzling show of colour and sound that rounds off two fantastic days of celebration. A perfect end to the evening for visitors of all ages.

Grand Auction of Produce
Location:
Main Exhibit Tent
Wednesday Time:
NA
Thursday Time:
2200
A true North Show tradition, the Grand Auction of Produce gives visitors the chance to bid on the very best of the show's exhibits, from prize-winning fruit, vegetables and flowers to home-grown produce entered by local growers. It is great fun whether you are bidding or just watching the auctioneer at work, and you might take home some of the finest produce Guernsey has to offer. The perfect way to round off the show.
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