Everyone flocks to the Horticultural Tent to see an amazing showcase of local talent. With almost 130 different classes, many of which change every year, the programme includes floral and vegetables, photography and art, children’s handicrafts and handwriting, cakes and puddings, needlework and jams, and many more.

With so many entries, the tent is closed all morning whilst the judges are busy at work but opens for viewing at 12 noon, or as soon as judging is completed.

• The presentation of Cups and Shields takes place at 4.15pm.
• Afterwards, there will be an auction of some of the exhibits at 5pm outside the beer tent.
• All the classes are fun to enter, so please join in. The Classes Preview can be seen on the main menu of this website.
• Nearer the Show date a full Schedule of the Classes and The Rules can be downloaded at the bottom of this page, plus the option to enter on-line too.
• All entries must be displayed in the Tent by 9.15am of the morning of the Show.

The closing date for 2021 entries is TBC.

Please click on our Contact link above for a list of the stewards and their telephone numbers should you have any queries regarding the individual classes. Any other queries, please contact the Entries Secretaries Linda Blakeman tel 01200 446358  or Jean McNamee tel 01200 446605. 

If you would like to sponsor any of the classes, please contact Sandra Johnson tel 07703 217910 or email hvsadverts@gmail.com.

The ever popular Craft Tent at the Hodder Valley Show with over 20 exhibitors astounds our visitors with both traditional and contemporary crafts. A wide variety of skills producing a fabulous array of gifts from jewellery to textiles, candles to sculptures, and more. 

Our wonderful 2019 Craft Exhibitors included :

Bowland Atelier: Fine Art
Sylvia Brennand : Rag rug maker
Ben Hollings: Leather work
Andrew Dobromlskyj: Refillable Perfume Atomisers
Claire Melsome-Smith: Angels,lavender sachets, door stops
Duchess Naturals: Sheepskin, Goats Milk Soap
Dachshund Crafts: Embroidered gifts
Sue Marsden: Photography cards & prints
Lesley Robb: Prints & cards
Nicola Heap : Sewn items & trinket boxes
The Shabby Shack: Bunting, plate hangers, chalk boards
Huckleberry Crafts: Cushions, bunting, plant pots
David Garstang: Rush & Cane seating
Judith Hayton: Rag wreaths, painted stones & pictures
Ela Manser: Textile Artist
Sadie Smyth: Flamingo Paperie cards & gift wrap
Claire Rothwell:Sand Art
Angela Bowes : Silver Gemstonz
Philippa Park: Organza thread cushions
Hodder Valley Soap
Peter Mason Art: oil paintings
Violet Johnson: knitted items 

WINNER OF 2019 BEST CRAFT STAND : THE ANVIL WORKSHOP

If you are interested in exhibiting in the Craft Tent , please contact  email hvstradestands@gmail.com or call Joyce Greenwood 07974 503392 or Alison Waterworth 079298 72574 

SHOW BUSINESS IS GREAT BUSINESS ! 

Exhibitors should also refer to the Trade & Sponsors Information on our Downloads page