Point Show

Point Show

The Point Agricultural Show is a major community event that takes place in the Point district of the Isle of Lewis. The event is organised by the Point Agricultural Society and attracts several hundred exhibitors and approximately 3000 visitors across the day.

The Society

Point Agricultural Society was constituted in November 2002 and the founding committee began planning for their inaugural show in August 2003. The Society is made up of a variety of community members from throughout Point and they meet regulary at Aird Community Centre from January through to July. Their AGM is held in early December.

Chairmen and Show Openers

2003 Chairman: Alex Macdonald Show Opened by: Matthew M Maciver
2004 Chairman: Alex Macdonald Show Opened by: Calum Ferguson
2005 Chairman: Alex Macdonald Show Opened by: Angus Macdonald
2006 Chairman: Alex Macdonald Show Opened by: Alasdair Morrison MSP
2007 Chairman: Donald Macritchie Show Opened by: Donnie 'Dotaman' Macleod
2008 Chairman: Donald Macritchie Show Opened by: Roy Maciver

Format of the Show

There are two main elements to the Point Show... more to follow

The Competition Sections

1 - Horse & Pony

The Community Award

The Community Award is a special competition sponsored by the Stornoway Trust.

External links

* [http://www.pointshow.co.uk Point Show]


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