South of England Show

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South of England Show
Aerial view over the showground in 2003
GenreCounty show
DatesFirst Thursday in June for three days
6–8 June 2019
Location(s)Ardingly, Sussex
Years active1967 – Present
Attendance84,000 (2009)[1]
WebsiteThe South of England Show

The South of England Show is a county show held annually at its own showground in Ardingly, Sussex during June.[2][3]

The show was founded in 1967 and is organised by the South of England Agricultural Society, which is patronised by Queen Elizabeth II.[4] The show attracts up to about 80,000 visitors every year.[5][6][1]

  1. ^ a b "Busy final day as South of England Show closes at Ardingly". Sussex Express. 12 June 2010. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
  2. ^ "The South of England Show". South of England Agricultural Society.
  3. ^ Sadiq, Attiq (31 May 2008). "Top Five Events:The South of England Show". The Times. London. Archived from the original on 15 June 2011. Retrieved 23 May 2010.
  4. ^ "The 2009 South of England Show". South of England Agricultural Society.
  5. ^ "Thousands flock to South of England Show". Mid Sussex Times.
  6. ^ "South of England Show 2008". Worthing Herald.