The Warwickshire Town and Country Festival 2002 was on between 24-26 August 2002 at the NAC in Stoneleigh Park.
The annual festival presented activities, events and shows across four worlds - Motor World, Countryside World, Live World and Leisure and Shopping World.
Your favourite 麻豆官网首页入口 WM presenters were at the show. There was a huge 麻豆官网首页入口 WM stage in the flower garden, on 12th street, between gates 4 and 5.
Many of the top 麻豆官网首页入口 WM presenters were at the show over the three days, including Daz Hales, Jenny Wilkes, Paul Franks, Annie Othen and Wonder Moose.
Chris Asley also broadcasted live on the radio on Sunday from 12-2pm with gardening expert Margaret Thrower (daughter of Percy!).
听听 | ![Cars on show at the Town and Country Festival](/staticarchive/a824c584bee251725b7f042e2810b83bb983adb1.jpg) | Cars on show at the Town and Country Festival
|
The Motor World was a sparkling world for visitors.
Motoring Clubs Over 55 motoring clubs joined the line-up with a feast of cars representing their marque from veteran to present day.
New Cars Advice was given on choosing your next new car from the top manufacturers.
Mercedes on Show Mercedes-Benz were also in the Oak Pavilion celebrating their 50th Anniversary with a stunning display with a car from each decade ranging from the early 50s to modern day Mercedes.
Live Entertainment In Motor World there was live entertainment every day in the motoring arena and gruelling 4x4 off-road course. There was also the spectacular Monster Truck tug-of-war in the Grand Ring.
听The Countryside World was a firm favourite with festival visitors.
Food Marquee The food marquee had farmers' markets, a real working bakery, bacon and hams, cider, cakes, preserves and lively cookery demonstrations.
听 | ![Ducks at the Town and Country Festival](/staticarchive/d19506832d6b1e41fa2af04782c9bb902621ac8e.jpg) | Ducks at the Town and Country Festival
|
Conservation and Wildlife Marquee You could meet the friendly farm animals and find out how you can protect the countryside in the conservation and wildlife area.
Mad About Animals Dogs showed their skills in the Dogs in Action arena and the mounted pony games were fast and furious. There was also pets galore and advice from the experts on all your animal needs.
Country Sports The Country Sports arena had everything from ferrets, farriers and falconers plus a clay pigeon shoot and pony club.
听听 | ![Bike stunts at the Town and Country Festival](/staticarchive/44a2463d9575e0e4069f68c2f1a8fb882d045290.jpg) | Bike stunts at the Town and Country Festival
|
Grand Ring The Grand Ring was almost the size of two football pitches and provided a wow-factor with the Kangaroo Kid stunt rider, Monster Truck tug-of-war, 80 cheerleaders and a junior motorcycle display team.
There was also the breathtaking displays from the emergency services and spectacular parachute jumps from the Royal Artillery team.
The Grand Ring entertainment had a huge finale of hot air balloons.
听 | ![Dog agility at the Town and Country Festival](/staticarchive/6f5d638cc2c38e943f8c7afc34984b5ba93f36dc.jpg) | Dog agility at the Town and Country Festival
|
Action with a Reaction The non-stop entertainment at the festival included the fast and furious mounted games teams in the equine arena and the energetic Dogs in Action arena. You could also climb The Rock as seen on Dog Eat Dog.
World of Children Kids were entertained by circus performances and active displays from 'Hi Bri'. They kids had endless fun in the play area.
听Leisure and Shopping World
| 听 |
There were over 500 trade stands in the open air within the festival as well as many specific halls. The goods ranged from luxury clothing, books and spa baths to garden furniture, plants and sculptures.
Craft Hall Over 150 exhibitors showed ideas including rocking horses, jewellery, paintings, ceramics, traditional toys and hand-made clothes.
Home Ideas Hall All the inspiration was given for you to transform your home.
Food Hall You could taste produce like seafood, organic meats, home made toffees, fudges, biscuits and farmhouse ice cream.
Antiques Hall Over 60 exhibitors sold treasures from the past.
Hobbies and Collectibles The Modellers Hall had displays of high-speed model boats, model railways and aircraft. There were also skill demostrations such as basketry, embroidery, glass blowing and cake icing to name but a few.
|