Carlisle Spring Show

Blooming May Bank Holiday event

(Date of issue: Monday, 19 April 2010)

The Spring Show will be back to its blooming best this May.

The Carlisle City Council’s Spring Show will be held in Bitts Park and Victoria Park over the May bank holiday weekend (Sunday, 2 May and Monday, 3 May). Thousands of people are expected to attend the horticultural show.

In addition to the Made in Cumbria craft stalls and catering village, there are more than 40 traders and exhibitors selling a variety of plants and garden accessories. Children are also catered for with a Children’s Activity Marquee with arts and crafts, a children’s ride and Jason the Juggling Jester.

Music will be provided by the Steel Tempo Band who are sure to provide a vibrant atmosphere to complement the Countryside and Green Spaces team’s exhibits and the Horticultural and the Floral Art marquees displays.

Gill Burns, the event organiser, said:

“We are hoping that thousands of visitors will come out and support the event. There will be stalls and entertainment to suit all tastes and it is sure to be an enjoyable family day out.”

The show will take place on Sunday, 2 May (10am-5pm) and Monday, 3 May (10am-4pm). The floral art marquee will open from noon on Sunday, 2 April (to allow judging to take place). Admission is £2.50 (accompanied children under 16 have free admission).

Bitts Park (Dacre Road) car park will be closed to the public on both days of the event, but alternative parking is available close to the venue. Car parking charges apply on both days.