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Apr 2023
Tockwith Show's crook and stick competition lacking entries
The organisers of Tockwith Agricultural Show are hoping for a surge in entries to save one of its longest running competitions.
After years of popularity, entries into the Sticks and Crooks Competition have dwindled, according to one of the stewards.
Out of thousands of attendees, the show is hoping some may showcase their creative talents and enter a handmade stick or crook into the competition.
Organisers say the crook-making competition has been part of the show for decades and fear a lack of entries could remove it from the show’s schedule entirely.
The show dates back to 1945 and has since established itself as one of the largest in the region, with more than 120 trophies up for grabs and over £6,000 in prize money to be won on the day.
The show will host more than 800 classes, including classic cars, poetry, and pigs.
Nigel Keenlyside, steward, said:
Georgina Watson, show committee chair, said they were determined to build on what was a hugely successful show last year.
She said:
Tockwith Show takes place annually on the first Sunday of August.
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