DISPLAYS
Throughout the weekend, we've got lots of demonstrations going on that you can watch or even take part in!
Find "treasure" with the metal detectorists or watch skilled woodcarvers create some beautiful pieces or travel back in time with our reenactment groups at the event.
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All displays will be open all weekend.
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Keep your eyes peeled for any updates!
HERIGEAS HUNDAS
ANGLO-SAXON ENCAMPMENT
A bustling Anglo-Saxon encampment, showcasing crafts and skills alongside everyday activities.
Herigeas Hundas bring the past to life with a travelling camp of authentic tents and living history displays, showing what life would have been like in Hampshire in the 4th – 7th century.
HAMPSHIRE SEARCH & RESCUE
Set up in 2003 Hampshire Search and Rescue (HANTSAR), a registered charity, is one of many (35) Lowland Rescue teams throughout the country which provide professionally trained volunteers to assist the police with searches for at-risk vulnerable missing people (such as children, the elderly or despondent).
HAYLING DETECT
Metal Detecting
Come along and have your first experience of detecting. Put on the headphones and head out into the field excitedly waiting for the sound that you have discovered "treasure"!!
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​Corporate, educational and recreational event days.
"Digging the past to preserve for the future"
HARTLEYS COMPANIE
Hartleys Companie are a 15th century re-enactment group who specialise in foot tournaments but also participate in larger battles.
In recent years we have delved into the world of medieval handgonnes and cannon and offer a range of show-and-tell and living history elements
DINOSAURS & DRAGONS
(but they are just bringing THE dinosaurs!)
Professor Foss- Cecil and the Jurassic Safari team have made a miraculous discovery whilst on one of their adventures…
The team is very excited to meet you and share their findings. They’ve got fossils, finds and something all together more lively. This is one adventure you won’t want to miss!
BOWMEN OF PETERSFIELD
ARCHERY
Come and have an archery taster session!
Will you hit the bullseye?
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A friendly and enthusiastic target archery club based in Petersfield for first time beginners to Robin Hoods!
PETERSFIELD DISTRICT ANGLING CLUB
This will feature a live casting experience, along with a set up to catch imitation fish (foamex cut-outs) with a seat box, demonstrations about tackle, fish handling and fishing rod with nets to win free coaching lessons.
MAKE YOUR MARK EVENTS
COLLABORATIVE PAINTING
An awesome new addition to this year. Collaborative painting is a great way to unite, inspire and have fun with creativity and we have Make Your Mark Events at the show.
The painting to be completed by visitors will be a bespoke design and supported by a professional artist.
Petersfield & District Beekeepers' Association
“The Petersfield & District Beekeepers’ Association” was formed in 1941 as the “Steep Beekeepers’ Association” being encouraged by the need to ‘grow one’s own food’ during the war years and after. In the 1950’s the name changed to Petersfield & District Beekeepers Association with the Object ‘to promote and further the craft of beekeeping’. Since then it has maintained a regular membership of around 100 beekeepers plus interested friends and family.
Throughout the year our members talk to groups both young and old about our craft and the importance of honeybees and other pollinators.
Solent Guild of Woodcarvers
A talented group of people demonstrating all aspects of carving, whittling and sculpting and other wood related activities. They will be holding their annual competition on the Saturday - you can vote for the best woodcarving!
QUEEN ELIZABETH Country park spinners
The Park has its own group dedicated to demonstrations of spinning and other wool crafts, both on site and at local shows. They meet fortnightly on Friday afternoons and welcome new members.
The Park shop has an excellent display put together by members where you can buy everything from wool to the finished article with jumpers and scarves.
HAMPSHIRE HORSEWATCH
Hampshire Horsewatch is essentially the equine community looking after and providing support to the equine community. The emphasis is on prevention working on the saying that “prevention is better than the cure”. Preventative measures can cover a range of occurrences from crime, fire, accidents.
Hampshire Horsewatch’s aim is to offer advice and guidance to all those involved in equestrian pursuits - no matter how large or small their roles might be.