Some memories from the Cockermouth Show over the years

The Cockermouth & District Agricultural Show is hosted each year at the beginning of August and the agricultural show takes place on the land in front of 'The Fitz' in Cockermouth.

The event promises entertainment for everyone, with an action packed day for all the family. You can view all sorts of animals at the show including cattle, sheep, goats, horses, poultry even ostriches, sheep dogs, foxhounds and terriers. There is also Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling each year, as well as horse jumping, new and vintage machinery, and craft stalls.

There are various classes in the Industrial Marquee comprising Bread, Cakes, Produce, Floral Art, Handicrafts, Photos, and different classes for children.

The show has ran consistently except for the 2007 show which was cancelled at the last minute, due to the announcement of a foot and mouth outbreak in Surrey late on the evening before the show. This is why in the photograph from 2007, the photo shows the event seemingly underway but the plug had to be pulled last minute and all the arrangements were taken down.

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