The Game Fair, which was to take place at Ragley Hall in Warwickshire, in July has now been postponed until Friday 18th to Sunday 20th September 2020 due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
James Gower, The Game Fair’s managing director, commented: “We continue to be positive and focussed on planning an amazing celebration of the countryside. We will use this extra time to develop the traditional game fair activities, but also to support the countryside community.”
Now into its 62nd year additional areas will be added to accommodate new exhibitors who have seen their respective shows cancelled due to the Coronavirus pandemic, such as The Royal Welsh, Royal Highland and Great Yorkshire show. Many of these exhibitors rely solely on shows for their revenue, so offering additional areas for them will be a great help.
Speaking from his home at Ragley Hall, Lord Hertford commented: “The house and grounds at Ragley have had a varied and resilient past. Ragley served as a hospital in the last World War and went through a rigorous restoration period in the 1950s when my father brought Ragley back from a point of terrible repair to the estate you see today. Ragley is used to challenges which is why we are ready to support The Game Fair in its choice to move to new dates in September. My family and I are looking forward to the event. It will be a much-needed lifeline to businesses and the local economy.”
Visitors, exhibitors and sponsors can continue to book with confidence and any tickets that had already been purchased will be valid for the new dates. In the event of a cancellation a full refund will be issued. BASC members will still receive complimentary admission on each day of the event.
