Dumfries Show 2023 another success

Having long occupied the first weekend in August, the Dumfries Show is over for another year.

Taking the title of Scotland’s largest one day agricultural show, the event marks an important day in the local and national calendar.

Thousands of attendees flocked through the gates at Park Farm, to see livestock competitions, including the Scottish Simmental Show and the British Berrichon Scottish National Show.

Also on offer were show jumping competitions, a young farmers event, and a food and craft tent, amongst other stalls to keep visitors busy.

Speaking on role the event plays locally, Chairman of Dumfries and Lockerbie Agricultural Society Willie Purdie said:

“Dumfries show is the major show in the area. There are other Agricultural Shows which run over the same 10 day period from the Wednesday before us to the Wednesday after, all well supported, but Dumfries is always a major show, and it’s a major show in the Scottish Calendar.

"It’s one many people look forward to.”

Speaking on the prime Park Farm location, Mr Purdie said:

“We have a great edge of town site here. We’re conscious that our spectators and our attendees are on our doorstep, so we always try to put on a bit of entertainment as well.”

Lots to keep attendees engaged

This years entertainment included Face Painters, a vintage machinery display, a rodeo bull and 'On The Edge' motorbike display team.

Amongst the day’s animal focussed activity was the horse judging, with a variety of categories and an abundance of breeds taking part.

Local MP David Mundell was quick to congratulate Annie Sandell of Graitney Farm near Gretna, when her horse Graitney Willie John won the three-year-old gelding and over class within the Clydesdale category.

Mr Mundell said: “I was delighted Annie had a successful day at the show.

'Clydesdale' is also part of Mr Mundell's constituency

"I, of course, like Clydesdale as part of the friendly and scenic areas I'm proud to represent and the horse breed because of its look and character together with a hard-working and reliable reputation.”

With another year over, it's understood organisers are already thinking about the next.

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