Show Classes
98 classes in 13 sections
Flowers ♦
Flower & Vegetable Combination
Domestic ♦
♦ = includes new/changed for 2024
118th Autumn Show
Saturday 14th September 2024
Free Church Hall, Norton Way South SG6 1NX map
Opens at 2:00pm. Admission is free
New classes for 2024 include: a jar of jelly made from any of your late season fruits and a Christmas tree decoration in the Handicrafts section.
Running throughout the afternoon there will be a plant/produce sale, refreshments and raffle. We are also hoping to have a home-made wine tasting hosted by our drinks judge, Kevin Martin.
It’s a great afternoon out for everyone
– take a look at some pictures from previous years’ shows.
Timetable
| Staging | 8:30am – 11:15am |
| Judging | 11:30am onwards |
| Show opens | 2:00pm |
| Home-made wine tasting | 2:00pm – 4:15pm |
| Awards & Raffle | 4:15pm – 4:30pm |
| Removal of exhibits | 4:30pm – 4:45pm |
How to enter – non-members welcome
First read the Show Rules and the Showing Instructions. Fill out the Entry Form, listing all the classes that you wish to enter and return it along with your entry fees to Paul Heydon, LDGA Show Secretary.
Ways to submit your entry:
- at the monthly evening meetings (3rd Thursday)
- at the monthly coffee mornings (1st Wednesday)
- at the Trading Store during normal opening times
- at 129 Lonsdale Road, Stevenage, Herts. SG1 5DF
- by emailing shows@ldga.org.uk
- by calling 01438 727422 to speak to Paul
Entries must arrive by 8:00pm on Thursday 12th Sept
| Show Rules & Instructions | Entry Form | Show Schedule |
Never shown before?
Fancy a go but not sure?
Friendly advice is always available. Why not contact Paul Heydon, LDGA Show Secretary by sending an email to shows@ldga.org.uk or see our tips for the novice exhibitor
You never know you could be going home with the Newcomers Trophy
Raffle
Raffle tickets will be on sale all afternoon with some great prizes up for grabs, only £1 a strip. Draw takes place at around 4:15pm
Refreshments
Tea, coffee and homemade cake will be available all afternoon
Garden Advice
LDGA members and committee will be on hand to take your garden related questions. If we don’t know the answer we will find it out.
Produce Sale
Produce of all kinds will be on sale throughout afternoon.
If you have any produce that we could sell, including fruit, veg, cakes or preserves please let us know or just bring them along.
Your feedback welcomed
Let us know what you thought of the show. Tell us which of the classes you enjoyed most and what you would like to see next year. Please send all your comments to shows@ldga.org.uk
