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Crowds turn out for first day of the Suffolk Show 2025

Crowds turn out for first day of the Suffolk Show 2025

BBC News28-05-2025
Thousands of people have attended the first day of the Suffolk Show, celebrating the industry, agricultural heritage and culture of the county.The two-day show has taken place in Trinity Park near Ipswich, since 1960 - although the event itself dates back to 1831.Crowds have come from far and wide to the showground to enjoy displays and competitions as well as sample the best local food and drink. Helen Fomenko, part of the organising team at the Suffolk Agricultural Association for the past 20 years, said the event was "thrilling", but they would soon begin planning next year's event.
"It does take a year," she explained."Straight after the show we debrief then we starting thinking about what could we do better, what could we do different, what could we do the same, and it applies to everything from activities, to livestock, to trade stands."Gates open at 07:00 BST and trade stands are available from 08:30 to 18:00 both days.Last entry is at 19:00 on Wednesday and 17:30 on Thursday.
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