Around 20,000 people attended Ashfield District Council’s summer extravaganza event, Ashfield Show, over the weekend.

Organised by Out of the Box Events, on behalf of the council, the free event returned to Sutton Lawn for the first time in over a decade.

Taking place over three days, Ashfield Show saw different activities and entertainment available on each day, as well as live music and a market village of local traders showcasing their products. There were also stalls hosted by community groups, a funfair, inflatables, face painting, and a food court.

Highlights over the weekend included a Wild West show,  screening of the film Secret Life of Pets, a dog show, and live music from local groups and musicians, before a Mamma Mia singalong experience  closed the show.

Council leader Coun Jason Zadrozny said: “We had an absolutely fantastic weekend at Ashfield Show, welcoming around 20,000 people over the three days – making it one of the busiest shows to date.

“Following the success of our inaugural Ashfield Day in 2022, which saw over 12,000 visitors, we decided to extend the event into a three-day ‘Ash-travaganza’.

“We listened to residents calling for the return of Ashfield Show and couldn’t be prouder to have brought the biggest free weekend in the whole Midlands back to Ashfield once again.

“We are really proud that the council, in partnership with Out of the Box Events, is able to provide fantastic free events like this for our communities. We know how valuable these free days out for families are.”