Topsham Flower and Vegetable Show

Flower and Vegetable Show exhibits

ABOUT THE SHOW

The Annual Topsham Flower and Vegetable Show is a friendly competition in garden and kitchen produce and also garden-related photography and poetry.

It is for anyone living in Topsham and the surrounding area, including members of TAGS and the Topsham Flower Club, all allotment holders and gardeners. We are particularly keen for children to take part.

We also aim to:

  • To raise funds through sales of produce, a raffle and the sale of tea & cakes to cover the costs of running the Show.
  • To promote the purpose of the Society by advertising the benefits of membership and recruiting of new members.
  • To be an enjoyable event for the contestants, show volunteers and members of the general public.

The first Show was held in 1967 and has evolved to include about 70 Classes, mostly vegetables, fruit and flowers, but including kitchen produce which we are trying to encourage. It also includes a very popular Photography Competition. 2024 will see the introduction of a new poetry class and 3 classes specifically for children.

The Show is open to the public between 2 and 4pm. During that time there is a Raffle, a stall where you can buy local produce, and a marquee where tea & cake is served. You’re welcome to attend the prize giving at the end - it is a lovely community event!

TAGS SHOW 2025

The next TAGS Show will be held on Sunday 17th August 2025.

Downloads

TAGS Show 2025 - Entry Form

TAGS Show 2025 - Programme

TAGS Show 2025 - Recipies

Deadlines
Entry Forms to be delivered to Topsham Bookshop (27 Fore Street) or Nancy Potter House (Nelson Close) by 4.30pm on Wednesday 13th August 2025
Entries for the photography and poetry competitions to be submitted by mid-day on Monday 28th July 2025
See pages 4 and 5 in the Show Programme for full rules and submission details.

Show timings

8.30 to 10.00am Exhibits to be brought to Matthews Hall and set out
10.30am to 2.00pm Judging of exhibits, no admission to Matthews Hall for exhibitors or the public
2.00 to 4.00pm Show open to the public, free admission!
4.00 to 4.15 Removal of exhibits, the produce stall remains open

Show visitors...

PREVIOUS SHOW - August 2024

Prizes

2025 TAGS Show – Best in Show

Category

Winner

BEST IN TOMATOES

32 - HAYES, D

BEST IN POTATOES

29 - HARE, RALPH & MO

BEST IN BEANS

36 - JEVON, MADDY

BEST IN ONIONS

59 - VINING, LESLIE

BEST IN CUCURBITS

40 - MAY, VERITY

BEST IN DAHLIA

22 - DAVENEY, ANGELA

BEST IN ROSE

25 - FISHER, DEE

BEST IN POT PLANTS

49 - PERRY & VINING, LIZZIE & JANICE

BEST IN PRESERVES

32 - HAYES, D

BEST IN BAKING

24 - EWINGS, SALLY

BEST IN PHOTOGRAPHY

23 - DAVIES, TOM

BEST IN FLOWER ARRANGEMENT

25 - FISHER, DEE

BEST IN VEGETABLES

42 - MCLARIN, DAVID & STELLA

BEST IN FRUIT

42 - MCLARIN, DAVID & STELLA

BEST IN FLOWERS

30 - HARRISON, CHRISTINE

BANKSIAN MEDAL

42 - MCLARIN, DAVID & STELLA

CHAMPION OF THE SHOW

42 - MCLARIN, DAVID & STELLA

A full list of the Show Results can be seen in the links below:

TAGS Show 2024 - Results Summary

TAGS Show 2024 - Results Best in Show