Food & Drink
Always one of the most popular attractions at the show, the vast food halls contain a huge variety of regional treats as well as produce from further afield. This is your opportunity to taste some delicious produce and ask questions about it's originals; from Cornish Cheese to Somerset Cider Brandy, Ice Cream made on the Mendip Hills and Welsh Oggies...food lovers will be in heaven!
The Food Halls are divided into three:
Spirit of the West - as the name suggests, you'll fine regional cider, wine and beer producers here.
Exmoor Halls - home to producers from all over the UK including freshly made lemonade, pancakes and even a TV celebrity selling sausages from his Essex farm.
The Finest of the West - contains some of the best producers in the region including Denhay Spoiltpig, Gerald David, Thoroughly Wild Meat Company and Sheppys Cider to name but a few.
National Cheese Awards
2010 sees the renowned Cheese and Dairy Show re-launch as the "National Cheese Awards".
The National Cheese Awards comprises of 67 categories including the highest number of cheddar classes in the country. Judges will be presenting the Awards on Wednesday the 2nd June. Visitors will be able to enjoy an incredible diversity of cheese from dairy producers who enter the competition, not only from this country - but all over the world.
Set to take centre stage is a brand new class - the Cheese Sculpture Class - where 50 entries will be displayed and judged for the most inspirational sculpture crafted out of (cheddar) cheese!
You can enter online or download a form, please visit the Competitive Classes & Entries page for the form or to enter online. Entries close on Friday 21 May.
About The National Cheese Awards:
The National Cheese Awards will feature the highly competitive cheese and dairy produce classes, which attract over seven hundred entries and are judged by a panel of specially selected guest judges. In addition, the very best yogurts, butters and desserts are all displayed in the specially cooled hall.
Main Cheese Awards Sponsors: M&S and Pilgrims Choice
The Royal Bath & West Show is very grateful to its supporters and sponsors including A J Barber's, British Cheese Board, Coombe Castle International, M&S, Orchard Valley Dairy Supplies, Peter Green Chilled, Pilgrims Choice, R E H Longman, Anthony Rowcliffe & Son, Scandiflex and West Country Farmhouse Cheesemakers.
Orchards & Cider
The biggest cider competition in the country takes place in the Orchard and Cider pavilion at The Royal Bath and West Show. Entrants from all corners of the kingdom compete for the title of Supreme Championship. This year the Pavilion's theme is Wessex in honour of our show president, Sophie, Countess of Wessex.
Watch the cider judging whilst Tutored Cider Tasting will teach you about the pleasures and the different types of quality cider. Traditional cider making by the Woodlanders is paired with Vigo's demonstrations of the latest in juice making equipment for the home.
On the Saturday Langport Mummers are performing King Alfred and the Viking. HMS SCEPTRE, the nuclear submarine launched with a bottle of cider, will be represented for the last time before she pays off after 32 years' service.
Find out about Cider production and its importance in History with a display from The Mill House Cider Museum, who also provide an activity table for the young - we are on the family trail.
Orchard equipment and tools, books, paintings and photographs can be seen and purchased. Alastair Simms demonstrates the art of the Master Cooper. You will find advice on looking after apple trees can watch Wassailing and listen to the Confederation Jazz Band as you relax in the Showerings Orchard.
The Royal Bath & West Show is very grateful to its supporters and sponsors including Gaymer Cider Company, SWECA, Thatcher's Cider Company, The Worshipful Company of Fruiterers and The Worshipful Company of Coopers.
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Bees & Honey Making
Watch, learn, taste and enjoy the wonders of the honey bee!
Come and see how the South West's beekeepers are successfully managing these essential insects. With a fascinating and educational display including live demonstrations, observation hives, microscopes and much more. The perfect opportunity to taste the best honey in the West and stock up on beekeeping equipment!
