HISTORY

Jersey dairy farmers have long held a tradition of showing the quality of their herds at a series of annual cattle shows. Over the years, the number of competitors participating in these shows dwindled and spectators at these events became limited mainly to those directly involved in the dairy industry.

In 1997 the organisers of one of the Island's annual cattle shows, the Three Western Parishes Show encompassing St Mary, St Peter and St Ouen, met to find a way of re-vitalising their show and attracting a wider audience. The Cattle Association of the Parish of St Brelade was invited to join them, the West Show Association was formed and the WEST SHOW was born.

AIMS

The aims of the West Show Association include:

• Providing and encouraging the provision of facilities for showing and exhibiting Jersey cattle
• Providing and encouraging the provision of facilities for educating, informing and promoting public interest in Jersey, in the history and the present and future development of Jersey cattle, and in Island life and culture

THE SHOWS

A CATTLE SHOW is held every year and every other year this is incorporated into a much larger, two-day WEST SHOW; a major event in the Jersey calendar which includes:

• Arena displays by major attractions from outside the Island and a number of Jersey's clubs and associations
• Marquee exhibits showcasing the Island's 'countryside' heritage, culture and local produce
• Family oriented activities and entertainment
• Live music
• Trade stands

The next WEST SHOW takes place on SATURDAY 12th and SUNDAY 13th JULY 2008

THE VENUE

The 55 vergée (approx 25 acres) site at Manor Farm, St Peter, encompasses the Showground with two large arenas, two smaller arenas and a band stand, and three car parks.

A one-way system is in operation during the show.

Access to the car parks is shown on the map below. Please click on the map for a larger version.