Poppleton Village Show- Your Must-Visit Poppleton Day Out!

📅 When & Where

• Date: Saturday 16th August 2025 (with judging and set-up on Friday evening too). Visit the website for more information: https://www.poppletonvillageshow.uk

  
  

• Location: The Village Green in Upper Poppleton, with exhibits housed in All Saints Hall and the new Methodist Hall 

📋 Timetable Sneak-Peek

• Friday 15th Aug:

  • 7:00 pm–8:00 pm – Staging of exhibits in hall space 

    
    

• Saturday 16th Aug:

  • 9:00 am–10:30 am – Final staging inside the halls

  • 10:30 am–12:30 pm – Judging in full swing (halls are closed to the public)

  • 10:00 am – Coffee on the Green opens in the old Methodist Hall 

  • Exhibition viewing: 12:30 pm–4:30 pm – Floral art, baking, fruit & veg, crafts all on display in the halls

  • Ebor Brass Band: 12:30 pm–4:00 pm – live music on the green

  • Dog Show: From 1:00 pm – tails wagging, crowds cheering

  • Carrot & Spud weigh-in: From ~1:00 pm – who grew the best veg?

  • Enchanting singing & dancing by the Maypole: Around 2:30 pm – charming local entertainment

  • Prize awarding & raffle: 4:00 pm in the Methodist Hall – celebrate the winners and support the village raffle.

🧺 What to Expect – Highlights & Local Charm

🌼 Exhibit Categories

• Fruit, Veg & Flowers – stunning local growers

• Floral art & handicrafts – creativity on full display

• Baking – lovingly judged by flavour and presentation 

🐕 Fun Dog Show

A favourite with families—bring your pooch or cheer on the competitors in hilarious themed classes 

🚗 Vintage Cars, Brass Band & More

• Marvel at vintage car displays down by the green

• Enjoy live music courtesy of the Ebor Brass Band

• Local stalls offering crafts, homemade produce, teas and cakes 

  
  

🏛️ A Bit of History

• The show roots trace back to the Garden Guild Show (1959–2015)

• In 2015, the current Poppleton Village Show was launched by Mike Walker and friends, expanding the categories and community spirit to include crafts, bands, vintage vehicles and dog competitions 

  
  

📝 Entry Info & Deadlines (for Villagers & Exhibitors)

• Exhibit entry forms deadline: 12:00 pm, 14th August

• Download this form to enter:

Entry Form

🧭 Why Everyone Talks About It!

• Local buzz—catch up with neighbours, show off your homegrown veg, or win a ribbon for best blooms

• It’s family-friendly and community-led, with the kind of charm only Poppleton can deliver

• A chance to enjoy fresh air, local craftsmanship, vintage vehicles, brass music, dogs and dancing—all in one place

  
  

🐝 Planning Your Visit

• Bring a sweater or light jacket just in case—it’s outdoors-y but lively

• Grab a coffee at “Coffee on the Green” and browse the halls mid‑afternoon

• Check out the dog show and maypole dancing while the children (or doggies) burn off some energy

• Stay till around 4:15 pm to catch the prize ceremony and raffle—it’s a real finale!