The Royal Show signals the end of traditional showground events

The show organiser of GLEE and Saltex should pay careful heed to what the organisers of the 170 year old Royal Show have said as the very last show kicks off at the Stonleigh show ground in Warwickshire.

A BBC news report has just stated that the culture towards the traditional show has changed both geographically and demographically.

Exhibitors are more content with attending much smaller and intimate shows in areas that cater to their specific need.

There will continue to be shows at the Royal Show Ground but the organisers are looking at much more innovative ways to make the show attractive to farming and non farming communities.

The Foot and Mouth outbreak of 2001, poor weather and much more recently Blue Tongue has meant that show has struggled financially.

I reported last on last September's Saltex Show at Windsor racecourse and how attendees seemed discontented.

The GLEE show has also taken much criticism for its mixture of garden and pet exhibits. Marshalls pulled out of last years show citing that reduced footfall and a lack of information from GLEE organisers.

Over 100,000 people are expected to attend The Royal Show this years and organisers have promised 'biggest and best Show of recent years'.

What are your views of the future of traditional organised shows - will we see a new protocol develop.

The Royal Show | 7th - 10th July 2009 | Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire

Website: http://www.royalshow.org.uk/

Email: info@rase.org.uk

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