African elephants, majestic giraffes and stalking lions will cut an surreal sight on Corwen’s green fields next weekend.
They will be among a series of life-sized animal sculptures, crafted by steel artists from around the world, that are being showcased at this year’s Rhug Country Fair.
The display is being organised by the British Ironwork Centre, Oswestry, at the Rhug Estate , Corwen, on the weekend of July 7-8.
Headline attraction at the annual country fair is the Up Force motorbike stunt team, which is staging three main ring performances each day.
In between North Wales Falconry will be flying its falcons, hawks and owls.
Lord Newborough, estate owner, is delighted Rhug is again hosting the country fair.
“There was such a buzz around the place last year when the event was held here for the first time,” he said.
Some 170 stalls and exhibits have been booked, offering everything from food to crafts and rural antiques.
One section of the fair will be dedicated to fishing area, with casting demonstrations and fly fishing lessons.
Another will be set aside for shooting: as well as featuring a BASC shooting school, this will offer clay pigeon shooting, archery, air rifles and the ancient rural sport of “Coet throwing”.
A fun dog show will be held on both days, plus Dei Bando terrier racing and an open display of vintage vehicles.
Other attractions include axe racing and a wood carving arena – the main carvings will be auctioned on Sunday afternoon. There’s also a licensed, undercover bar
Event organiser Alan Evans said: “It isn’t too late if you are interested in being a part of the event, either as an exhibitor, demonstrator, food or craft stall holder.”
Tickets
- Adults - £10
OAPs - £8
Children (5-16yrs) - £3
Children (under 5yrs) - free
Families (2 adults +3 children 5-16yrs) - £25 - Weekend camping - £20
- For stall details, or latest event information, visit www.rhugcountryfair.com .
