More than 1,000 visitors passed through the gates at Rudge’s Field showground for the 88th annual Clutton Flower Show.

The drought and hot weather did little to deter the 1,600-plus visitors from coming to the show and its many exhibits.

Volunteers helping to get the exhibits and show ready for the more than 1,600 visitors who attended.
Volunteers helping to get the exhibits and show ready for the more than 1,600 visitors who attended. (CHS Flower Show and Gardening Club)

The main marquee boasted a wonderful array of entries from flowers, vegetables, cookery, crafts, and children’s classes while outside the Somerset Morris Dancers were entertaining visitors with their mesmerising mix of music and dance.

A parade of the winners in the classic vehicle competition took to the main display arena.
A parade of the winners in the classic vehicle competition took to the main display arena. (CHS Flower Show and Gardening Club)

The show ground was packed with 45 different stalls to browse whilst children were entertained by the rides, games, Circus Berzercus Circus skills and Lucy Lost It children's entertainer.

More than 100 classic vehicles including vintage tractors, cars and buses lined up for judging with the winners featured in a parade in the main arena.

Historia Normannis taking a well-deserved break from battle reenactments with ice creams all round.
Historia Normannis taking a well-deserved break from battle reenactments with ice creams all round. (CHS Flower Show and Gardening Club)

Historia Normannis set the scene of 12th century life with a medieval village with battle reenactments between rival lords and their troops, while the Black Eagles acrobatic display team led the entertainment in the main arena followed by the Mendip Farmers Pony Club giving an insight into pony sport to inspire others.

The 88th Clutton Show exhibition marquee did not disappoint in terms of produce despite the drought.
The 88th Clutton Show exhibition marquee did not disappoint in terms of produce despite the drought. (CHS Flower Show and Gardening Club)

Prudent gardening advice was offered from former BBC radio presenter Mary Payne MBE in a drought-themed Gardening Question Time.

Live music rounded off the entertainment throughout the afternoon and into the evening, by local bands, Coffin Dodgers, Loophole and the talented Martin Radford, as well as a performance by Men of Chew Choir.

Riders from the Mendip Farmers Pony Club hoping to ignite a love for the sport in the next generation.
Riders from the Mendip Farmers Pony Club hoping to ignite a love for the sport in the next generation. (CHS Flower Show and Gardening Club)

A spokesperson for organisers, the CHS Flower Show and Gardening Club said: “It truly was an excellent show with something for everyone to do and see.

“Planning has already started for 2027, so make sure you look out for the 89th Clutton Flower and Village show, next year, and we look forward to seeing you, on August 14, 2027.”