The 50th Lambeth Country Show is drawing to a close

This year’s event featured a roots and reggae-driven main stage, animal shows, vegetable and flower contests, over 200 vendors and exhibitors, a top LatinoLife music experience, sports sessions and more.

Unfortunately, at around 6.20pm on Saturday, a fault with the fairground ride left four people seriously injured. Two people have since been released from hospital and two others remain in hospital for treatment. An investigation into the incident, led by the Met Police and the Health and Safety Executive, is ongoing.

Despite this very worrying incident, Lambeth Country Show reopened for a successful second day, although much of the funfair was closed on Sunday.

Bayo Dosunmu, chief executive of Lambeth Council, said: “The Lambeth Country Show was celebrated by large crowds over the weekend with a fun, united and inclusive atmosphere.

“We are deeply saddened by the incident at the fair on Saturday, it is truly shocking and our thoughts are with those who were injured and their families.

“Due to the importance of the country show to our communities, the number of traders and the number of community groups involved, the decision was made to reopen on Sunday once it was agreed that a large part of the funfair would be closed.”

Lambeth Country Show is organized by Lambeth Council in partnership with Brockwell Live. Work has begun to restore Brockwell Park following the Lambeth Country Show and this work will be paid for by Brockwell Live.

Running the show in partnership with Brockwell Live saves the council £700,000 in the cost of running the event, as well as securing more than £100,000 for community investment.