The Suffolk Agricultural Association showpiece takes place, as usual, at the Suffolk Showground on Felixstowe Road to the east of Ipswich. The 175th year will be marked by the opening of a new £3.2m events centre and the renaming of the site as Trinity Park. BBC Radio Suffolk stage | | Chris Hardman and his band |
Among the 800 trade stands, BBC Radio Suffolk will be at Plot 407. The station will be broadcasting live from the show across the two days. BBC reporter Graeme McLoughlin will be out and about in his buggy looking for people to talk to. There will also be a Dalek, Cyberman, K9 and the Tardis, but we can't promise an appearance from The Doctor himself.  | | Lady Felicity at Felixstowe Spa Pavilion |
However, following her first ever public performance for charity at the Felixstowe Spa Pavilion in 2005, Lady Felicity will be on stage on the Thursday at the Suffolk Show! Also featured will be comedian Wayne Burns, Nashville-born country singer Bobby D.Sawyer, Country Law, Stars In Their Eyes winner Angie Diggens, Irie Jay, Aaron Short, alternative folk songstress Belinda Gillett and Chinese Dragons. The full line-up on stage >> Wednesday 31st May 0630-0900 Mark Murphy - the Breakfast Show broadcasting live 0900-1200 Nick Pandolfi - broadcasting live (including at 1100 - The Y Factor live - see link on right of page>) 1200-1400 Lesley Dolphin - broadcasting live 1415-1445 Bobby D Sawyer 1445-1515 Wayne Burns 1515-1545 Angie Diggens - Stars in Their Eyes 2005's "Sarah Brightman" 1545-1615 Chinese dragons 1615-1630 Nick Pandolfi & Luke Deal - fun with the audience! 1630-1700 Rock School's Chris Hardman and band Thursday 1st June 0900-1200 Nick Pandolfi - broadcasting live, including an appearance from Lady Felicity! 1200-1400 Lesley Dolphin - broadcasting live 1400-1430 Wayne Burns with more comedy 1430-1445 Rachel Sloane & Nick Pandolfi - fun with the audience 1445-1515 Country Law - country duo 1515-1545 Magic with Bob Strong 1545-1615 Belinda Gillett - alternative folk (from the Y Factor singing teacher!) 1615-1645 Irie Jay - reggae 1645-1715 Aaron Short - Suffolk singer-songwriter BBC Network News will also have a stand featuring national TV, radio and sport reporters. Not forgetting the animalsThe show is, of course, primarily an agricultural one. There will be 600 livestock classes offering over £70,000 in prize money, horse coaching marathon, show jumping, side-saddle, terriers, gun dogs, sheepdogs, food, crafts and the flower festival. For full details visit the Suffolk Show website using the link on the right of this page> Advance tickets are £13.50 for adults, £6.00 for children, £12.00 for pensioners. A family ticket for 2 adults, 2 children and parking is £35.00, but it can only be bought in advance. Pre-booked car parking is £4.00. For full details of prices use the Suffolk Show website link or ring 01473 707117. |