THE Hartlepool Show is being held in the town later this month.

The show, and horticultural festival, takes place at the Rift House Recreation Ground on Saturday and Sunday August 18 and 19 from 11am to 4pm.

The event, which is being organised by Hartlepool Borough Council on the theme of “Go Wild”, will hark back to the Hartlepool Shows of years gone by.

A host of attractions including live music, fairground rides, BMX displays and outdoor theatre, will be on offer at the show.

There will also be award-winning flowers, fruit and vegetables from across the North-East at the Horticultural Festival.

Councillor Kevin Cranney, Chair of the Council’s Regeneration Services Committee, said: “I’m sure many people will fondly remember the old Hartlepool Shows which used to take place every year at Grayfields.

“We aim to re-create all of the fun of that event and much more, and we hope people turn out in force on both days – just as they did at the recent Hartlepool Waterfront Festival.

“There will be something for everyone and we hope people come along, have loads of fun and really enjoy themselves.

The Hartlepool Show runs from 11am-4pm on both days and more information is available at www.destinationhartlepool.com/events

The Horticultural Festival, which also incorporates the National Gladiolus Society Northern Exhibition 2018, will run from 12.30pm-5pm on Saturday and from 11am-4pm on Sunday. It is open to all members of the public.

Entry forms can be downloaded at www.hartlepool.gov.uk/hartlepool-horticultural-show

Judging takes place from 9.45am. For more information call Mr Hammond on 01429-8704111.