The Summer Show
Two Day Summer Show
Details & classes are now fully updated for our 2026 Show
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The Summer Show of Oundle Horticultural Society is held over two days in July, each year. The aim of the show is to promote interest in and enjoyment of traditional pastimes, in particular, in the growing of plants for food and pleasure, on a non-commercial basis. In addition, skills in flower arranging, cookery, handicrafts and other leisure activities are encouraged.
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It started as a traditional horticulture show; however, as leisure interests have changed through the years, the summer show has introduced new classes for art, sculpture, photography, woodwork, pottery and handicraft, as well as the traditional flower, vegetable, flower arranging and cookery sections.
Whilst there is a degree of competition, the Society encourages entries from all. Many nervous, first-time exhibitors, find that their exhibits are really quite good and not out of place in the show.
Judging is done by experienced and qualified judges to standards as set by the Royal Horticultural Society and Women's Institute and the spectacle seen by the public is always appreciated. Prize monies are awarded for all classes and cups are offered for particular exhibits of merit
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Learn more about the Summer Show
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Details of the classes you can enter are given in the Summer Show Schedule, which is prepared specially each year, and on this website (see Classes). The show is divided into twelve sections. For details of how to enter check out the How to Enter page
Printed copies of the show schedule are available from:
Oundle Library
Fletton House
The Barn Garden Centre.
