The dates are from Friday, July 26, to Sunday, July 28, 2024; the place: Blenheim Palace. Britain's greatest palace, placed at the edge of the picturesque town of Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England, will host the 66th edition of the Game Fair, the annual gathering of people passionate about countryside pursuits and the Great British Countryside.
The event offers a very diverse range of activities, from world-class game and clay shooting, to fishing demonstrations, gundog handling and thrilling falconry displays.
Moreover, with an array of artisanal food and drink stalls, alongside a showcase of the latest in outdoor gear and equipment, “the Game Fair 2024 at Blenheim Palace is a must-attend event for those passionate about rural culture and outdoor adventures”.
More than 120,000 visitors are expected to attend the event.
Game Fair 2024 highlights
This year's highlights include one of the longest shooting lines at any event, delivered by the experienced team from E.J. Churchill, one of the world’s best-known shooting grounds and sporting agencies. There you can take part in competitions, have a go at clay shooting and watch some fantastic demonstrations. And if you are a real firearm enthusiast, the Gunmakers’ Theatre in particular should be one of your destinations: run by the Gun Trade Association, the timetable of events includes talks from experts on subjects such as customising English guns, gun maintenance, buying guns at auction, careers in the gun trade, gun safety and sporting optics.
For archery enthusiasts, Stratford Archers – the archery club based in the historic town of Stratford Upon Avon – will be running the have-a-go archery area at the Game Fair and will be welcoming newcomers to the sport, providing them with a chance to practise several different types of archery.
If you like dogs, teams from across Europe will also be there for the Euro Challenge Trophy, showcasing the skills of both gundogs and their handlers through a series of tests in a simulated shooting environment. Each team features three dogs from a list of recognised breeds – labrador, golden retriever, flatcoat retriever, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling retriever, Curly-coated retriever, Chesapeake Bay retriever and Irish Water Spaniel.
Since falconry is a hugely popular part of The Game Fair, the Falconry Mews will have a spectacular variety of birds which will be flown throughout the day in the Main Arena.
The Fishing Village at the Game Fair, nestled beside the river, is the place where visitors will be able to try their hand at catching fish, learning to cast or competing for prizes in a range of competitions and activities together with celebrities and professional anglers. Meanwhile, at the BASC Wild Food Theatre, you can see some of Britain’s top game chefs in action giving live cookery demonstrations.
Add to this horse trainers and equestrian performers, arts & antiques showcases, display and demonstrations, live arena shows, tractors, hands-on activities, airgunning or a turn on the Big Wheel, and you can get an idea of what the Game Fair 2024 is all about.
The all4shooters.com team will be reporting on-site from the Game Fair 2024. Stay tuned!
For more information please visit the Game Fair website.
