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Home of the Chalfont St Giles Show
About The Show
Usually held on the first Saturday in September, organised and run entirely by volunteers, the Chalfont St Giles Show, now well over 100 years old, began originally as an annual horticultural event for local people. While managing to maintain (and indeed expand) its original objective, the Show has developed over the years into one of the biggest annual events in Buckinghamshire, and unique in the fact that any surplus money generated by the show is distributed to local charities at the Annual General Meeting.
With attendances of over six and a half thousand people and featuring an amazing range of entertainment – from Companion Dog Show to belly dancers, from Hog Roast to Punch and Judy, from spectacular arena attractions to painting contests for tiny tots – its aim first foremost and always is to provide a really great day out for all the family.
And, we firmly believe, nobody does it better!
How to find us
The show will be held on September 3rd 2011 in Stone and Silsden Meadows,Chalfont St Giles (South of Pheasant Hill).
Click this link for google map
Use the postcode HP8 4QF in your satnav. The showground is open to the public from 11:00am.
This year's Timetable can be viewed and downloaded from this link.
As usual, the theme can be interpreted as you like and awards will be given for best interpretations in many of the divisions. The committee is currently busy planning the events and taking bookings for the 2011 Show, and will post information here as soon as it becomes available.
We invite you to get involved
Have you got any spare time to help us to set up and run the 2011 Show? If so please visit the Show Oganisation page or send us an email to let us know how you would like to help.
About The Website
CSGShow.org was created in 2005 to aid in the organisation and preparation of the Chalfont St Giles Show. Since it was first launched, it has evolved significantly and now acts as valuable resource for both forthcoming shows and historic ones.
The aim of the website is to give you up to date information regarding the show. and to allow you to download important documents. In 2010 we introduced the Online Competition Entry System which proved very successful and we urge you to apply online this year as it significantly assists us with administering the competitions.
See what the comittee are up to in preparation for 2011
The show is finally upon us: SATURDAY 3rd September!
With the remnants of the American hurricaine "Irene" set to pass to the North of the British Isles next weekend, the weather forecast is looking warm and dry. Perfect for a day in the fresh air with the family.
This year's Timetable can be viewed and downloaded from this link.
You can obtain advance show tickets from any of our show agents.
As in 2010, advance adult tickets cost £3.00 (£4.00 on the day). Advance concessions and children's tickets cost just £2.00 (£2.00 on the day). Entry for children under 5 is free.
It's time to return last year's cups and trophies
Those who are currently holding cups and trophies won at the 2010 Show should make arrangements
to return them to Fran Harris at Petal, 4 High Street, Chalfont St Giles by the 23rd July 2011.
In the event of any problem relating to cups or trophies, the Cup Secretary can be contacted by email
at jennine@csgshow.org or
by using our online contact form.
A MAGICAL experience awaits you!
Local magician, Dee Riley will be performing his unique brand of close-up "table magic" as you enjoy a bite to eat and a drink at the show.
Those of you who have used the Crown Restaurant recently may have already seen him work. "Magic's answer to Russell Brand" is one way to describe this talented young performer.
Click here for more information about Dee and this year's other events.
Local Performing Arts School "TrapDoor" Now Booked
We are delighted that "TrapDoor", an outstanding performing arts school have agreed to perform at this year's show.
TrapDoor offers a range of classes for children of all ages and experience. Classes include acting, dance, musical theatre and performance skills. Recent appearances have received great reviews and we are delighted they will be performing for us this year.
Click here for more information about this attraction and this year's other events.
Online Registration for Competitions is now OPEN
Last year we introduced the ability to register your entries for the Show competions online. As of Saturday 28th May via the Competitions Tab you can register online for this year's show.
If you are already registered, you can use the same login details as last year. If you have forgotten your password you can request it to be sent to your registered email address. Its a straight forward process to register yourself as a new entrant and you can modify your entries up to the closing date, one week before the show. All sensitive personal information and passwords are stored securely using industrial-strength encryption.
A plea to all who are thinking of applying via the paper forms available in the schedule. If you have access to the Internet, we would prefer you to enter online because we have to manually enter online all paper records and that can result in errors and omissions.
Schedule for 2011 Show OUT NOW
The schedule for the 2011 Chalfont St Giles show is now available from a number of local show agents. The "Down on the Farm" theme has captured the imagination of this year's committee members and they have come up with some creative and enticing classes and competitions.
How about making an original scarecrow? Or a salt-dough farm animal?
Perhaps your talents lie in the culinary field and you might like to enter a "harvest time" pudding or a hearty farmhouse soup. Or perhaps the men in your house are the best chefs and can conjure up a Farmer’s Stew that impresses the judges. Don’t be shy, join in the fun and enter as many categories as you like
Click the Competitions tab for more details and how to enter.
The schedule also contains lots more information about the show and "what's on". There is something for everyone this year and your show committee are working hard behind the scenes to fill the showground with activities, displays, shopping opportunities, places to eat and drink and exhibitions to delight and entertain you.
With 3 months to go, NOW is the time to make sure September 3rd is on your calendar, in your diary, smart phone or electronic organiser!
Apply now for the 10k Multi-Terrain Run
This year's run will take place on Saturday 3rd September 2011 starting at 10:00am in Stratton Chase Drive. Click here to read more about the run.
You can download the application form (PDF) from this site.
