EASTRINGTON  SHOW

Held on The Playing Fields, Eastrington, E. Yorks.
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History

Originally called “Eastrington Feast”, the celebration held during the third week in June is steeped in
over 100 years of history. Indeed, the first official show is thought to have been held in 1892, when the
event extended throughout an entire week, and was probably an expansion of even earlier events.

Albeit in a limited form, the village continued to hold its feast celebrations throughout the First World War,
returning to its fuller and more agricultural format by 1920. During the 1920s the show moved to its
 present  location, the Playing Field on Howden Road, however, the onset of the Second World War
saw the event put on hold until 1950. 

Since the War, Eastrington Show has continued to evolve and grow, reflecting somewhat the changing
character of the village and face of agriculture. Indeed, whilst in 2001 no agricultural show could be held
as a  result of Foot and Mouth Disease, the show managed to maintain its presence with the determined
efforts of the Show Committee members. Despite the washout in 2007, when the show had to be cancelled
at the eleventh hour, Eastrington Agricultural Society held the 100th show in 2009.

For a greater insight into the history of Eastrington Show, visit
 www.btinternet.com/~susanebutler/east_show.html