Topsham Flower and Vegetable Show

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!

"I had never realised how satisfying it could be to see my carrots displayed alongside others, and with a Second Prize certificate!"

It's the month of May and we are hoping to see our vegetable and flower seedlings beginning to thrive. We can look forward to eating the produce from our allotments and gardens and to enjoying the flowers. The blossom on fruit trees and bushes promise attractive and delicious plums, raspberries and much more.

Many of you will already be considering which of the Fruit, Vegetable and Flower Classes of the TAGS Show you hope to enter. Others, however, may never have thought about entering the Show. Here, to inspire you are some photos from last year's entries. The entry forms will be available in a few months time and you might find there are one or two classes you would like to try.

If not this year then do put the date in your diary (Sunday 23 August 2026). Come along to have a look, to enjoy eating some home-made cakes, and maybe to be tempted to enter some of the classes next year.

 "People had always admired my roses but I was amazed when I saw that they had won a First Prize."

Rosie Hanvey, Show Secretary

Prizes

2025 TAGS Show – Best in Show