One of the most celebrated and highly anticipated outdoor events in the National Shooting calendar, the Midland Game Fair welcomes visitors in their thousands and continues to attract a broad cross-section of people to an increasing portfolio of entertainment, competitions and key show features.
Home to the Great Wall Motor World Series Clay Shooting and Gundog Championship Grand Finals, the Countryman’s Weekly Champion of Champions Terrier & Lurcher events and the European Field Target Championship, the Midland offers the finest exposition of shooting and country sports in Europe with the biggest prizes to match too. Playing host to more Championship Grand Finals across a spectrum of country sports than any other event, the Midland is also complimented by a wide range of ‘have-a-go’ activities and tuition facilities for everyone to get involved in. With 19 arenas, live entertainment and over 650 exhibition stands, the Midland makes a great day out for the whole family.
Here’s just a taster of what’s in store for 2014…
Family Fun
Offering a fantastic entertainment bill for every age, the line up for 2014 is as impressive as ever. Along with fantastic feature areas such as airgunning, fishing, food, rural crafts and working dogs, the Midland Game Fair makes a fantastic day out for the whole family. Welcoming old family favourites back to the all-new Free Radio Main Arena, such as Ye Olde Redtail Falconry and Cyril the Squirrel, this year’s event also welcomes back medieval jousters The Knights of Middle England and new for 2014 The Shetland Pony Grand National. Young and old, the Free Radio Main Arena offers a first-class mix of demonstrations, displays and entertainment for all to enjoy, all to culminate in a fantastic family day out.
Food Village
From traditional farming to specialist rearing, the Great British countryside provides some of the most exquisite culinary delights imaginable, and this year’s Midland Game Fair offers visitors a chance to truly indulge in some fantastic produce within its own dedicated Food Village. Visitors can taste a selection of traditional foodstuffs and some outstanding dishes, all prepared and cooked in front of your very eyes. Featuring a wide range of quality exhibitors who will bring to you their stunning cuisine, the Food Village is a must stop off when perusing the stalls over the weekend.
The Falconry Village
This year’s Falconry Village at the Midland is home to some of the UK’s most beautiful birds of prey, and it’s here you will be able to interact and watch some live demonstrations, whilst catching up with world-class experts from in around the world of falconry.
With an impressive 30 years experience under their belts, both Terry Large and Bryan Paterson bring an exceptional store of knowledge to the Falconry Classrooms. Great for youngsters, both Terry and Bryan are seasoned demonstrators at our events, and at the Midland youngsters will be able to handle and fly the birds in front of their friends and family, learn some fascinating insights into some of our treasured birds of prey and join the Campaign for Falconry, led by Terry Large, to learn more about this fascinating sport.
The Fishing Village
The action-packed Fishing Village, co-ordinated by expert Fly Fisherman Hywel Morgan, is an angling enthusiast’s haven with a whole village dedicated to the relaxing country pursuit. Promising a fantastic showcase, this year’s Fishing Village combines have-a-go activities, expert tuition from the UK’s finest fishermen and a comprehensive selection of retailers for you to find everything you need for that perfect catch.
The son of a Welsh fishing guru, Hywel Morgan was lucky to have spent much of his childhood fishing in the Teifi and Ystwyth Rivers, honing his craft and perfecting the art of fly-fishing. Having competed in fly-casting competitions since the age of sixteen, Hywel will introduce the sport and share some of his top tips at the Fishing Village this year.
World Class Championship Finals
The Midland Game Fair proudly hosts a superb portfolio of championship events from across a spectrum of country sports. This year welcomes superb finals in the Great Wall Motor World Series Clay Shooting and Gundog Championships, the ATEO Junior Airgun Championship and the Countryman’s Weekly Terrier & Lurcher Champion of Champions, as well as the European Field Target Championships. With two Great Wall Steed SE’s up for grabs worth £16k too, there’s more reason that ever to get involved!
