History of The Denbigh Show

The Denbigh Garden Produce Association was formed in 1942.  It was part of the 'Dig for Victory' campaign of World War Two to encourage food production.  Its formation was as a result of the then Mayor, Col. Goronwy Griffith, calling a meeting of local gardeners in the town.  A committee was elected with Col. Griffith as President and the Officials appointed at this inaugural meeting were:  Chairman - Mr Jack Roberts; Secretary - Mr Stephen Davies; Treasurer - Mr Harry Ellis and Production Officer - Mr R A Hughes.

 The initial Shows were held in the County Hall, Denbigh and the first outdoor Show was held at the Lower Park, Denbigh on Saturday 17^th August 1946.  There were two marquees filled with exhibits of flowers, fruit and vegetables etc and the Show was officially opened by the 'Day President' E G E Griffith Esq, Plas Newydd, Trefnant, with admission 2/-; Children 6d.  The famous Edge Hall L M S Prize Band marched through the town and played selections on the field - it was a fine day and a large crowd attended.  The outside entertainment included Children's and Adult Sports and Gymkhana Events followed by Boxing Contests.  In the evening there was Community Singing and at 9.30 pm , a firework display.

Subsequent Shows were held at Middle Park, Denbigh (Filed running along the St David's Church footpath and Goblin Farm); Colomendy Fields (now Colomendy Housing Estate); Tyn-yr-Eithin Farm Fields, Mold Road and Myddleton Park (now Myddleton Park Housing Estate).

During the 1950's and early 1960's, Horse Jumping competitions were very popular and two young riders who competed regularly for a number of years at the Show during that period later went on to achieve success in the International Arena and the Olimpic Games, namely Wilf White and David Broome.

 In 1967, the Committee purchased Lon Felin Field on Ystard Road and celebrated its Diamond Anniversary in 2002.

In early 2007, the Committee took the decision to modify the name of the Show to ‘The Denbigh Show’.  Although the Flower Show is still a main feature of the day, the title no longer  reflects how the event has evolved, offering a great variety of family entertainment, and bringing together a whole host of local organisations in a celebration of the best of the Town.

The Association is proud of the many achievements over the years and the Denbigh Show as a self-contained unit, owning its own field and majority of equipment, look forward hopefully to achieving further milestones in the years to come.