Final preparations for the show are in place and the judges are raring to go. They will have veg and fruit to compare, flowers to inspect and (best job of all) baking and preserves to taste. The handicraft and photography classes will be admired and debated at length and eventually all the classes will be […]
We’re excited to announce that this years show classes are just about to be announced – take a look at the Classes and Prizes 2025 or click here to see this years categories – they should be online in the next few days. You’ll see all the usual and popular classes in the fruit and […]
With just a few days left before the Rye Flower and Veg Show 2024 it might be time to take a wander around your garden or allotment and see if you might have any potential entries for this year’s show. Apart from the regular veggie and flower entries you will find quite few quirky classes […]
It’s difficult to believe that it’s 20 years since our first show and it’s marvelous that the event has gone from strength to strength and is supported so well. The entries have grown annually and we are delighted to welcome new faces each year. The class schedule is now online here on our website and […]
“The best show yet. “So much colour!” “Inspiring.” These are just some of the compliments we heard repeated by the entrants and visitors to the Rye Flower and Veg Show which took place on Saturday 19th August at Rye Community Centre. The number of entries (311) exceeded all expectations and despite the slow start to […]
One of the best things about the annual horticultural show in Rye is the ultra-friendly competitiveness. The overall winner of the Tate Trophy and Banksian Medal together with other awards was Rye resident Pat Wightwick, who produced a stunning display of vegetables, flowers and home baking. But whilst Pat scored highly and won best entry […]
If you’d like to know more about Charles Dickens connection with our horticultural show then you can hear all about it on the brand new podcast at www.ryecast.org We are very excited to have already received dozens of early entries for the 2022 show. It seems that despite the weather, drought, heat etc… we are […]
The schedules are printed and out and about in town, the hall has long been booked, the judges have the dates in their diaries and posters are being prepared whilst stewards are being primed. All that’s needed now is a little rain to help the growing process, because if your veggie plot is anything like […]
We are very excited to have already received dozens of unusually early entries for the 2021 show. Various lockdowns and restrictions seem to have enthused everyone with their gardening and baking skills this year and we are expecting a fabulous display of local goodies. The schedule booklets are at various locations around the town including […]