Crowds gather at the Royal Cornwall Show | News

Thousands of people are expected to attend the annual three-day event

Crowds gather at the Royal Cornwall Showground for the first day of the three-day event.

Organizers say they expect to see “thousands” of people flock to the site for the agricultural show.

Royal Cornwall Show Secretary Chris Riddle said: “We’re ready to go, it’s looking good, lots of things are in store for people – it’s going to be a very busy event.

“It’s a long day, you can be here from very early in the morning, the gates open for ticket holders at 8 and the trade stands go on until 6.30 and beyond.”

Organizers were relieved earlier this week when it was revealed that a proposed closure of the A30 during the show would not go ahead – but Chris tells us the roads will still be busy.

“Please be patient – our parking crews are working really hard and getting people into the car parks very quickly, but there is a lot of traffic on the roads, it’s a busy time.”

Christopher Riddle, ARAgS, will leave his role in September 2024.

He is only the ninth person to hold the position of Secretary since the formation of the Cornwall Agricultural Society in 1793 (later changed to the Royal Cornwall Agricultural Association in 1858).

Chris started working for the Association in 1979 and was appointed Assistant Secretary in 1985 before taking over the role of Secretary from his father Albert Riddle in 1989.

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