Reporting back from The Game Fair 2021: What we saw, did and enjoyed
After an enforced break, the Game Fair was back in earnest
The crowds were out in force early on the first day of the Game Fair 2021 with everybody ready to meet up and have a good day out out and catch up with long-lost friends.
In fact, Friday was the busiest-ever opening day the Game Fair has experienced in its 62-year history. A total of 119,378 people came to the event across all three days.
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1. Watching gundogs put through their paces
Come and watch the Home International Team (spaniels) competition at the International Gundog Arena right now and see the four home nations battle it out! pic.twitter.com/9ivpcks2Yv
— The Game Fair (@TheGameFair) July 24, 2021
2. A BIG turnout for Lord Botham in the Game Fair Theatre
Standing room only! A packed Game Fair Theatre as visitors listen to Lord Botham pic.twitter.com/X1HOPUuRgP
— The Game Fair (@TheGameFair) July 24, 2021
3. Watching a classic country film outdoors on a beautiful summer evening
Starting at 6pm tonight, The Game Fair Open Air Cinema presents ‘John Macnab’ in partnership with the British Film Institute. Expect relaxed seating, whisky and wine as a dramatisation of John Buchan’s masterpiece plays out on the big screen. pic.twitter.com/D9j6eMCTsN
— The Game Fair (@TheGameFair) July 24, 2021
Did you watch our screening of the John Macnab film in the @ClarenceCourt Main Arena last night? #THEGAMEFAIR #TGF21 pic.twitter.com/7y08E2IyGJ
— The Game Fair (@TheGameFair) July 25, 2021
4. Introducing youngsters to a whole new world of the countryside
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Had an amazing day at @TheGameFair and loved the talk from @AdamHenson that’s twice in a week I’ve seen you now. Just a few pics from the day #gameFair #OutdoorKid #OutdoorLiving #OutdoorLife #FarmLife #Hunting #Fishing #dogs pic.twitter.com/LHOCSTxD8I
— The Outdoor Kid (@TheOutdoorKid1) July 24, 2021
5. The chance to watch some superb shooting
Buckinghamshire-based builder Billy Baughan was victorious in the @CPSAuk Champion of Champions clay shooting competition on Saturday. It’s his second win following a previous triumph in 2018. Taking home an impressive trophy and an @Isuzuuk D-Max pick-up for six months #TGF21 pic.twitter.com/SctuCBWrNG
— The Game Fair (@TheGameFair) July 25, 2021
6. After months of enforced lockdown, people were keen to go out and do some shopping – which made the retailers very happy!
Shropshire-based Fox & Co Bespoke specialise in gun engraving. Lloyd Fox commented that it is his second time exhibiting at The Game Fair: “This weekend has seen a cracking turnout. I am very impressed by the footfall at the show.” Find him on stand J702. #THEGAMEFAIR #TGF21 pic.twitter.com/v26mihd6Aj
— The Game Fair (@TheGameFair) July 25, 2021
"We’ve been in inundated with customers,” says Hayley Hashemi-Pour (on left) of Hayfield England who make fedora hats. Visit them on stand H552. #TGF21 #THEGAMEFAIR pic.twitter.com/6kilTSgiNi
— The Game Fair (@TheGameFair) July 25, 2021
6. A superb lunch in the Nice & Wild restaurant in support of The Country Food Trust, the Game Fair’s official charity. We opted for the pheasant shawarma, flat bread, harissa yoghurt, summer slaw and the wild venison, spicy rice bowl. Completely delicious, healthy and a great sitdown and catch up with friends at the table. It’s been too long.
7. All sorts of celebs turned up
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7. Hearing about the Aim to Sustain plan
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What people have been saying about the Game Fair
The overall impression was that everyone was delighted to be out and about again and enjoying themselves.
“At times we wondered if we’d ever be able to attend such events like the game fair ever again – so just it even going ahead when so many other events are cancelled this year is a huge achievement for the organisers. We spent 3 awesome days at the show, and how amazing it was to have a taste of life b.c” Charlie Branwhite (via Facebook)
And the show won some new fans.
First time we’ve been, was a cracking day. Roll on next year ?? Luke Allen (via Facebook)
The camping was a hit with many people treating the event as a staycation with attractions on the doorstep.
