Horticultural and Produce Show 2019 - Bishop Auckland Town Council

Bishop Auckland’s Annual Horticultural and Produce Show never fails to deliver a wonderful display of locally grown flowers, produce, arts and crafts.

This years’ Show will take place on Saturday 28th September in the former McIntyre’s Store (25 Newgate Street), along with the Kids Corner section that will be held in the Newgate Shopping Centre.

Horticultural Show 2018, Collage Photograph Organised by the Town Council and in partnership working with Incredible Edible, Bishop Auckland and Coundon in Bloom, South Durham Enterprise Agency and the valued help of local growers, the Show offers over 40 classes for adults and children to get involved in. These range from classes for Leeks, Onions, Chrysanthemum and Dahlias for serious competition growers to wonky fruit and vegetables, a garden wildlife picture and design a poster competition. There is also a home produce category featuring Scones, Pies, Corsages, Flower arrangements and a favourite of the judges… Chocolate cake!

The exhibits in both McIntyre’s and the Newgate Shopping Centre will be open to view from 12:00 noon until 3:00pm and to discover who has been awarded prizes in this years’ show.

Presentations will be made by the Mayor of Bishop Auckland, Councillor Joy Allen in McIntyre’s followed by collection of Prize Money at 2:30pm.

A copy of the full Show Schedule and list of the classes can be downloaded below:
Horticultural and Produce Show Schedule 2019

Photo Gallery

A selection of Jams awarded First and Second Prize in the Horticultural and Produce Show

Colourful drawings and paintings entered into the children's section of the Horticultural and Produce Show

Crowds of people viewing the entries into the Horticultural and Produce Show

A variety of vibrant pink and yellow Dahlias

A group of ladies enjoying the flower section of Horticultural and Produce Show

A selection of Cress head characters, entered into the Children's section

A selection of leeks awarded First and Second Prize in the Horticultural and Produce Show

Photography: John Alderson Photography

Instructions for exhibitors

Vegetables, Flowers and Home Produce

Access to McIntyre’s for dropping off Vegetables, Flowers and Home Produce can be made via Fore Bondgate from 4:00pm when the barrier is lowered.

Bays outside McIntyre’s are for loading/unloading only. You should therefore move your vehicle to a car park immediately after dropping off and return to McIntyre’s to bench produce.

Kids Corner

Access to Newgate Shopping Centre from various points shown on plan or from Newgate Shopping Centre Car Park.

Entries must be collected from the Newgate Centre from 3:00pm to 3:30pm on Saturday.

Judging will take place from 9:00 am the following morning. Dahlias and Chrysanthemum will be judged to their respective society standards.
National Chrysanthemum Society Certificates will be awarded for the best chrysanthemum exhibit and best vase of chrysanthemums.
National Dahlia Society Certificates will be awarded for best exhibit of dahlias (silver) and best vase of dahlias (bronze).