7:00am Monday 12th July 2010
The 2010 is a record breaker. Organisors of the three day Great Yorkshire Show have announced the highest entry figures ever across eight of the 24 sections in the competitive classes.
They also say that the show phone lines have been red hot with a record breaking number of advance tickets sold.
The Show runs from Tuesday 13 – Thursday 15 July at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate and this year 125,000 visitors are expected to come through the gates.
The entry figures bring the total number to 12,020, one of the highest in recent years. It compares favorably with 10,041 entries ten years ago and almost reaches last year’s all time high of 12,189.
Bill Cowling, show director said: “We have records in eight sections - cattle, sheep, pigs, angora goats, poultry, pigeons, horse shoeing and cheese. We're absolutely delighted as it is a clear indication of the high regard in which the show is held and our sales of advance tickets have been excellent.”
The show's advance ticket line has now closed although reduced priced tickets are still available - in person from the showground both at the show offices and at the Fodder shop and cafe, at selected Tourist Information Centres and at a number of Morrison Supermarkets.
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