Class of 2026 – Categories announced for Village Show

Classes have been chosen, judges and stewards secured and the date agreed. It's all systems go for this year’s Village Show on Saturday, September 5 at the Baptist Church on Polestub Lane.

According to the Met Office, this summer is expected to be warmer than average in the UK. There is a high probability of drier, warmer conditions in the south and an increased risk of extreme heat following the record-breaking, summer of 2025.

This, says Britain’s favourite gardener, Monty Don, will bring challenges. His guidance is to start now and include planting potatoes, sowing cut flowers and maximise sheltered spaces for herbs and vegetables. 

Susan Osborne, from the Village Show’s organising committee, said: “Ours is a traditional show. This year growers, bakers, crafters and makers can enter almost 90 classes of vegetables, fruit, flowers, baking, preserves, crafts, art and photography to show of their skills.

“With record junior entries last year, we’ve been keen to make sure that there’s plenty of choice for younger entrants to get involved, too. Once again, if you’re 75 and over you can enter for free and we don’t restrict the number of entries you can make. This is a community event and we hope as many people as possible get involved.”

This year’s Show will be the 20th annual event organised by The Cuckfield Society. Doors will open at 2pm. A complete list of the classes to enter can be found on our Village Show page.