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LCS Flower Show Schedule 2019 (.pdf)

All entries for 2019 are now closed.

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. Full details on classes can be found in the Flower Show Schedule.

All entries for 2019 are now closed.

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”

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!

Take a look at all the entries in 2018.

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)

All entries for 2019 are now closed.

Register your interest for 2020.

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.

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.

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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.

Applications to trade, exhibit and perform in 2019 are now closed.

Register your interest for 2020.

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.

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