Flower Show Schedule
LCS Flower Show Schedule 2019 (.pdf)
Flower Schedule Entry Form (Deadline: Saturday 13 July @ 11:59pm)
Run in conjunction with the Lambeth Horticultural Society, there are 83 different classes to enter with prize winnings on offer for each class.
Flower and pot plant exhibits – Cacti and succulents exhibits – Bonsai exhibits – Fruit and vegetables exhibits – Floral art exhibits – Children’s exhibits – Domestic exhibits – Handicraft exhibits.
All classes of the competition are open to amateur exhibitors only. Only one entry per class is allowed.
Scarecrow & Recycled Garden Competitions
2019 Scarecrow & Recycled Garden Competition Entry Form (Deadline: Saturday 13 July @ 11:50pm)
Entry is free of charge. First prize for both competitions is £100 in high street vouchers. Entries will be judged by public vote at the show.
2019 Theme: “Heroes and Villains”
Channel your inner hero or create your favourite children’s book or cartoon villain. Suitable for kids and adults of all ages, it’s time to get your thinking caps on and be as creative as possible!
Recycled Garden Competition
Use any type of recycled container for your garden; an old wheelbarrow, a shopping crate, a washing up bowl or even a old tyre. Congratulations to Annette Kingsley-Scott who was our 2018 winner with ‘3 Tier Fruit and Vegetable Trolley”
Vegetable Sculpture Competition
Although part of the Flower Show Competitions, this class 68 deserves a section all to itself. Our Vegetable Sculpture Competition attracts unrivalled interest and queues around the block from people itching to see these amazing these vegetable pieces of art – not forgetting puns galore!
Congratulations to Oliver Rock for creating “Kale Marx 1818 – 1883: Vegetables of all lands unite”… our 2018 winner!
To enter, please complete a Flower Show Schedule Entry Form and select ‘Class 68’.
Take a look at all the entries in 2018.
Best in Show Sheep Schedule
It just wouldn’t be a Country Show without a Best in Show. Farmers from all around the UK enter their best breeds and sheep to Lambeth each year.
With 35 classes to enter livestock in to, you can expect to see over 100 sheep across 25 different breeds on display… all competing for Lambeth Best in Show 2019.
Classes include: Longwool. Shortwool, Hill & Heath, City Farms & Farm Parks, Primitive Sheep and more.
Please see our full schedule for details on these classes and how to enter:
LCS 2019 Best in Show Sheep Schedule (.pdf)
Entries close on Monday 8 July 2019.
Volunteering Opportunities
2019 Volunteer Registration Form (external website)
You can register to help out in various roles on show days in either half day or full day slots. As a volunteer you will be offered a lunch voucher for your time, as well as a certificate of recognition signed by the Mayor of Lambeth. It is a great development opportunity to learn new skills and gain new experiences, as well as meeting members of your local community.
Activate Competitions
Every year there is a big selection of sporting competitions to take part in at our Activate Zone, which is programmed and managed by the Lambeth Sports and Physical Activity Team.
Join our mailing list to register your interest in competitions.
Job Opportunities
We are always looking for experienced and enthusiastic individuals to help us produce the show. There may be further opportunities to work on a freelance basis, as well as the weekend of the event itself.
Please send your CV and covering letter outlining your skills and experience to countryshow@lambeth.gov.uk if you would like us to add you to our database.
Trading / Exhibiting / Performing
Applications to trade, exhibit and perform in 2019 are now closed.
Press & Filming Enquiries
If you are a journalist with a media enquiry, you can contact Lambeth Council’s press team.
Film enquiries for the show are managed by FilmFixer Ltd. Please call 020 7620 0391 or email info@lambethfilmoffice.co.uk.
Alternatively please visit the Lambeth Film Office website to make an application to film.
Awards / Certifications
2013 – Friendly Event of the Year (Winner) – National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA)
2014 – London Festival of the Year (Finalist) – London Lifestyle Awards
2015 – Major Event of the Year (Finalist) – National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA)
2015 – Public Event of the Year (Finalist) – Event Production Awards
2015/16 – Creative Industry Green certification (3 stars) – Julie’s Bicycle