Rotherham Show set to 'showcase real sense of community'
The annual two-day event will return with theatre, comedy, live music, sport and displays
From performances and workshops to live music and family activities - Clifton Park will once again host the much loved Rotherham Show on Saturday, September 5 and Sunday 6.
The borough’s biggest free cultural festival, delivered by Rotherham Council and partners, is set to include outdoor theatre, adventure play, live music, the annual horticulture show, sporting activities, circus magic, pop-up performances, displays and comedy.
For the 46th Rotherham Show, people are being invited to choose their own adventure.
Attendees can pick up an adventure map from the info point and choose to explore music, sport, sensory, heritage or nature adventures taking them across the park.
The Green Field is all about celebrating horticulture, the environment and local communities, with a mix of circus acts, workshops, comedy, strong man competitions and dog shows to enjoy throughout the day.
People heading over to the Blue Field will find the Moving Rotherham zone and a walk-through luminarium experience, as well as live performances on the main stage.
On the Yellow Field, the council will continue the legacy of last year's milestone as the world’s first Children’s Capital of Culture by offering creative opportunities for young people, alongside entertainment and hands-on workshops for families to enjoy.
The Mayor of Rotherham, Cllr Haroon Rashid, said: "Rotherham is a place with a real sense of community, and the Rotherham Show brings that to life.
“This event showcases so much of what makes our borough special, from creativity and culture to people coming together to enjoy themselves.
“I am proud to welcome residents and visitors to Clifton Park and look forward to seeing families and friends making memories over what promises to be a fantastic weekend."
Cllr Lynda Marshall, cabinet member for Waste Services, Leisure and Green Spaces, said: “The Rotherham Show is one of the highlights of our year - a chance for people to come together and celebrate everything that makes our borough unique.”
Rotherham Show is free to attend, with gates open from 11am to 5pm both days.
Visitor parking is available at Herringthorpe Playing Fields at a cost of £3 per vehicle per day.