Saturday 22nd August 2026
Annual Flower & Vegetable Show, which takes place on Saturday 22nd August 2026. We’re especially pleased that this year’s show will be officially opened by the Mayor of Derby, making it an extra-special occasion.
A Brief History
The Spondon Horticultural Society was first recorded in 1862, with its annual shows divided into classes for Gentry, Farmers and Cottagers—many of the winning family names are still familiar in Spondon today.
By 1869, the event had grown into the famous “Horticultural Fête”, attracting visitors from Derby and surrounding villages to admire spectacular displays from Locko Hall, Spondon Hall and local gardeners. While the event is smaller today, the Annual Flower & Vegetable Show proudly continues this long-standing village tradition over 160 years later.
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Free to Enter – Amateurs Only!
Think your tomatoes, Victoria sponge or prize photograph deserve their moment in the spotlight? Come along and have a go!
With 56 classes including:
• Fruit & Vegetables
• Flowers
• Photography
• Crafts
• Cakes
• Jams & Chutneys
• Children’s Entries
There’s something for everyone, whether you grow it, bake it, make it or photograph it.
Show Day Schedule
• 10:00–12:30 – Exhibition Entries
• 13:00–15:00 – Judging (closed to the public)
• 18:30 – Doors Open
• 19:00 – Prize Presentation & Raffle
• 19:30 – Produce Auction
Please note that all fresh produce entered into the show will be retained for the evening auction.
If anyone has any questions, they can contact our Show Secretary at showsecretary@spondonallotments.org.
Thank you again for supporting local community events. We hope you can help us spread the word, and we’d love to welcome your readers along to what promises to be another fantastic show.
| Event Contact Details / Booking information |
| Show Secretary at showsecretary@spondonallotments.org |
