Momentum is building for the revival of the St Helena Agricultural Show, which is now on a countdown to take place on Francis Plain on Saturday, 15 November 2025.
The show organisers are working hard to encourage every district to contribute to the show of agricultural traditions, artistic talent, and community spirit, hoping to bring together growers, bakers, crafters, and families from every district.
After many years away, organisers are now engaging with the community and asking everyone to prepare their exhibits for the day. From pot plants and flowers to homemade preserves and freshly baked cakes, the show is design to display the very best of what the Island can offer.
Participants are invited to submit their entries by 10 a.m. on show day. Judging will take place at 11 am, followed by public viewing from 1pm to 4 followed by the sale of produce from 4pm.
All items must be locally made or grown, with points from each exhibit contributing to each district’s overall score.
There is a wide range of categories to choose from if you are thinking of showcasing at the show to help your district become the winner. From your kitchen gardens to your smallholdings, you can take pride and place something into the many horticultural sections.
Section A welcomes the submission of pot plants, with hopes to feature Begonias, Busy Lizzies, Geraniums, Ferns, Cacti, and Succulents, along with themed displays such as a Cactus or Succulent Garden (minimum five species) and a Herb Garden (minimum four).
Section B invites you to showcase flowers grown by exhibitors. These could include Asters, Dahlias, Marigolds, Roses, Snapdragons, Sweet Peas, and Carnations, while Section C for Flower arrangements this will allow you to show off your creativity with fresh and dried flowers, designed with eye-catching colour and great composition.
The Vegetable Section (D) is expected to offer a space for your harvest of home-grown produce and could include anything from beans, peas, and carrots to pumpkins, marrows, and squashes. Traditional favourites such as potatoes, onions, lettuces, and cabbages will feature alongside the intriguing “Any Other Vegetable” category for unique entries.
Section E will show off fruit and add sweetness to the display with bananas, strawberries, mangoes, grapes, loquats, and other locally grown produce.
The Home Treats and Island Favourites Section (F) will offer a taste of local tradition. Entries are welcome to include jams, chutneys, pickles, marmalades, sauces, honey, and home-brewed beverages such as wine, cordial, and ginger beer.
Section G encourages the Islands bakers to “get their bake on.” This section will feature both decorated and plain cakes, scones, pastries, sweets, and gluten-free options. “It’s hoped there will be nothing quite like the smell of home baking on show day,” said one exhibitor. “It’s competition, and community all mixed in one.”
The future of the island’s agricultural and culinary traditions lies in the hands of its youngest exhibitors, as Section H is hoped to attract entries in Children’s Cookery, Flowers, and Vegetables, giving children the chance to shine. From KS2 to Secondary School, young people can present biscuits, small cakes, pizzas, Rocky Road, and chocolate cakes, while others can display pot plants, cut flowers, vegetables, and fruit they’ve grown themselves.
Beyond the garden and kitchen will be the Art and Crafts Competition, open to adults and children alike. With various categories from Knitting, Seed work, Woodwork, Jewellery, Metal/Wire Work, Recycled Pieces, and Souvenir Items will showcase handmade works that celebrate innovation and sustainability under the theme “Uniquely Saint.” All exhibits must be locally produced, and photographs taken on-island, ensuring the event reflects St Helena’s culture and craftsmanship.
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If you require any additional information on any aspect of the show, feel free to get in touch with any of the organising committee or head over to the show’s Facebook page.
It’s also important to share that this event is driven solely by volunteers and no subsidy or funding is readily available for hosting this Community Event. If you would like to support the event by way of donations to contribute to the cost of running it, please feel free to reach out and get in touch.
“This year’s show is not just a revival of the event,” said one organiser, “it’s an attempt to restore and renew St Helena’s community spirit.”