At over 200 years old, Drymen Show is the grande dame of the local event circuit, and this year looks to be a belter with great weather forecast. Located within Drymen showfield, the gates are open to the public from 8am, with the showing classes kicking off at 9am promptly. As the day progresses, the road can get congested, so an early start is no bad thing.

There are the usual livestock and equestrian showing classes and this makes for great spectating. A special treat this year is Les Amis d’Onno (Scotland’s Equine Stunt Team) who entertain with impressive Horsepower Cossack Stunt Show and Ridden Archery Skills. It’s quite spectacle, having been the entertainment at bigger shows such as Blair Atholl Horse Trials.

Of course there are all the usual livestock showing classes and pens to check out, but there are plenty of other activities to keep everyone in the family amused:

• Sheep shearing demo (and opportunity to try)
• Pets competition (guinea pigs, chickens, bunnies, hamsters) entries up until Friday
• Strathendrick Pipe Band
• Helicopter Rides
• Vintage Tractors
• KG Hawks Falconry Demo
• Kids Fancy Dress (mounted)
• Craft Tents
• Baking
• Various stalls
• Fun Fair

Craft Stalls

This year there are an abundance of trade stalls, and a superb and diverse selection of craft stalls. In particular, look out for fantastic and unique items for your pooch.

Love Bite Dog Treats will have water available for your thirsty pooch within the dog-friendly craft tent, a selection of delicious and natural dog treats to try and the most stunning selection of stylish and orginal handmade dog coats for the cooler months ahead. A wee heads-up – keep an eye out for leaflets being distributed with special offer prices.

Craft exhibitors include:

Damn Fine Cheese Company
MK Sales
Hairy Beasties
It’s The Thought That Counts
Myra Williams Gems
Fairytastique
The Mount Whistle Company
The Wood Old Days
Dumgoyne Soap
Farm Cottage Pottery
Tiny Smiles Crafts
Papillion Designs
Gavin Ritchie Photography
Candle Jar
Tinkerbird Designs
Wooly Cushion Company
Laura Gibson
Moira McLennaghan Silks
Love Bite Dog Treats
Pretty Links
Sew & Saw
John Cowan Baskets
Floating Worls Designs
Painted At The Kitchen Table
Daisy Loves 

Trade stalls include:

A T Best
Absolute Solar & Wind
Agricar Ltd
All Seasons Pet Supplies
Ashton House Crafts & Carvings
Auto Services Perth
Beanies Direct
Cantering Clydesdale Bar Company
Caurnie Soap
Charity Link Dog Trust
Clyde Arrows Archery Club
Clyde Valley Wines
Diana Hand
Dixie Doodles
Doune Time
Fraser Robb
Funky Fudge Company
Gordon Agri Scotland Ltd
Groshek Pottery
Helensburgh Toyoya & Subaru
Inverness Fudge
Inverness Fudge
J&S Montgomery Ltd
James D Bilsland Ltd
JCC Group Ltd
Jean McIntosh
Joe Allan & Sons
KG Hawks
KS Inspiring Fitness
Lochside Living Interiors
Magical Cake Company
NFU Mutual
Pieroth Ltd
Police Scotland
Reid & Robertson
RHET
Rob Roy Homes
Robert O’Neil
RSPB
Scottz Toys
Stirling Gin
Three Sisters Bake
Water Babies
Westside

DON’T FORGET TO WEAR SUNSCREEN!!! AND PLEASE BE THOUGHTFUL OF THE HORSES, CATTLE, SHEEP, DOGS & ALL ANIMALS IN YOUR CHARGE WHEN THE TEMPERATURE SOARS.

PROVIDE PLENTY OF OPPORTUNITIES TO DRINK WATER (THE RIVER ENDRICK IS ON-SITE!)

REPORT ANY ANIMALS LEFT IN CARS.

TRY TO ENSURE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SHADE.