The Enville Show

Not all walks have to be from A to B. You can have fun walking round local events.

And here I am at Enville's Annual Show.

It had been raining very hard, but people began to arrive as the weather cleared slightly

Dogs everywhere. 

 People had fun, whatever the weather!

A live band in the beer tent

Inside the main tent, there were lots of exhibits.

Red card indicates first place, with blue second, and yellow third.

Impressive flower arrangements,...

needlework,...

 photography,...

and more photography.

The veg are my favourite

Amusing vegetables! 

Bright chillies

I could just eat those tomatoes.

Who knew potatoes could look so good?

Looking out of the tent - the weather was only just ok.

There were old vehicles on display

 Children's races - the egg and spoon

Someone needed a bit of help, and someone was more keen on looking at the crowd.

Inside the tea tent - the cakes were fabulous

...and there was a war-time style singer.

The crowd were mostly in waterproofs, and accompanied by dogs.

Er, those bales were supposed to be for sitting on!

A pooch keen to visit the dog food stall.

More khaki, and more dogs.

MP Gavin Williamson braved the elements to talk to constituents.

Grey skies, but still plenty of people.

I wonder how you become a judge? I'd love to try all those cakes!

These local events are great fun to visit, whether you are a local or not.

Here's a similar event in Cornwall, where I was in the early part of August. It was in St Keverne. Again, after torrential rain. The band played in the village square - they are very well-regarded, and have won many local and national titles since their foundation in 1886.

Again, clothes more suitable for autumn than August.

St Keverne is on the Lizard Peninsula.

The celebrations go on into the evening, with the local pubs serving outside. There is also an ox roast

Both events are excellent - even in  poor weather. I hope this might inspire you to try similar events in your area, or on holiday.
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