Cornbury Park Game and Country Fair - 6th & 7th June 2009

Cornbury Park is to host its first Game and Country Fair on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June.

This fabulous location in the heart of the Cotswolds provides the ideal opportunity to experience all the countryside has to offer - from all the country sports with loads of have-a-go opportunities, to fine foods and animals - all this and lots more for not just the country sports enthusiast but all of the family to enjoy throughout the weekend.

A packed arena programme will feature a sheepdog display, gundog demonstration, falconry displays to name a few.

Youngsters and adults alike can try their hand at archery, marvel at the owls, watch the art of sheep shearing, learn about rural crafts by watching demonstrations including willow weaving, rod making and woodcarving or have a go at fly casting.

Try your hand at clay pigeon shooting or fire an air gun at targets in competitions running throughout the weekend or budding Robin Hood’s can learn the art of archery. Whatever people’s ability there will be various challenges for them to pit their wits from beginners to expert level.

Cheer on the terriers and lurchers as they race to the finish line in races taking place throughout the weekend organised by the Chairman of the Association of Lurcher Clubs, Alan Tyer.

And ferrets will also get the chance to go for glory too in the ferret races or why not enter your pets into the organised shows for lurchers, terriers and ferrets.

Adrian Slater, a member of the England Gun Dog Team who impressed audiences at Crufts with his marvelous dog handling, will be wowing the crowds with a gun dog demonstration and scurry as well as giving tips on training even the most difficult dogs.

People can indulge in some retail therapy at Cornbury Park Game and Country Fair too where there are more than 100 trade stands offer something for everyone.

Cornbury Park Game and Country Fair is not just a feast for people’s eyes but their stomachs too. Throughout the weekend there will be a fine food marquee selling an array of the best produce from around the country.

And Kevin Roxby, who has cooked alongside celebrity chefs James Martin, Antony Worrall Thompson and Aldo Zilli, will be tickling people’s taste buds during his cookery demonstrations on Saturday and Sunday too.

There will also be a large craft marquee with demonstrations taking place throughout the weekend, quad bike rides for the children and a vintage fairground to keep both the young and young at heart amused.

And while taking in all of the sights and sounds the licensed bar and catering outlets will be serving up refreshments.

TICKETS
Tickets are priced adults £8, over 65s £7, under 16s £3, under 5s get in free and a family ticket admitting two adults and up to three children costs £20.

Gates will be open daily from 9am to 5pm on both Saturday and Sunday and there is free parking.

CONTACT
For more information call Events and Exhibitions on 0844 3573464 or visit www.adayout4u.com