Official Game Fair charities benefit from huge donations thanks to visitors
The Game Fair has announced the final amount raised for its joint official charities, The Country Food Trust and Tackling Minds, totalled £12,034.
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Get ready for the Game Fair
The countdown is on! The Game Fair returns to Ragley Hall on 25-27July and BASC will be right at the heart of the action.
With more than 136,000 visitors expected to head to the show over the three days, it’s going to be a proper celebration of the countryside. So, whether you’re into shooting, gundogs, wild food or just taking in the best of country life, The Game Fair is the event for you.
If you’re a BASC member, even better… you are entitled to complimentary entry to all three days of The Game Fair. You must get your tickets in advance – book here now.
BASC members also get 20 per cent off guest tickets, so you can bring your family and friends along, too.
BASC shotgun and airgun lines
BASC’s shotgun coaching line will be running all three days, offering lessons with an accredited BASC shotgun coach to adults and children.
Shotgun lessons with BASC coaches:
- £15 members / £20 non-members (adults)
- £10 members / £15 non-members (under 16s)
You can also complete your BASC Safe Shot assessment for £30, enjoy a BASC Shotgun Experience for just £10 for ten shots and Try Sustainable Ammunition with Eley steel cartridges under the supervision of a BASC coach – ten shots will cost £10.
And, you can do a bit of plinking at our airgun line with a BASC airgun coach to guide you. Ten shots for £3 of pure fun.
Expert advice
Visit the BASC main stand to get advice from our experts on everything from gamekeeping and firearms licensing to wildfowling, uplands and BASC’s media work. You can also speak to our team about any membership queries you may have, or join BASC on the day.
Our wild food taster tipi is also back again this year, with chefs cooking up a variety of game taster dishes for you to try during the weekend.
Discover the magic of green…
Set the scene with BASC’s green screen. Get snapped and celebrate the great outdoors with a little magic… No wellies or raincoats required!
And what’s more your photo could win you a Rural Sports goodie bag. Result.
Gundogs, gundogs and more gundogs!
If you love dogs, you’ll love our gundog scurries. Have a go for fun – it’s just £3 (or get four runs for £10).
For more serious competition, take part in the BASC Scurry Cup – entry is £10.
Staying on the subject of gundogs, you can also watch the final of 5 Regions Charity Working Test in the International Arena at 2pm on 26 and 27 July. It’s a fast-paced spaniel competition run for a good cause, promoting mental health awareness.
BASC Wild Food Kitchen Theatre
Located in the Totally Food area, BASC’s Wild Food Kitchen Theatre, sponsored by Global Knives, is packed with top-class chefs showcasing game and wild food. Drop in to watch live demos all weekend; you’ll find the schedule for who will be appearing and when, here.
VIPs, horses, hawks and more
From celebrity chefs and Vinnie Jones to champion carriage driver Boyd Excell and falconry displays – there’s no end of things to see and do at The Game Fair. The Main Arena has a full schedule all three days, all following the famous gun salute which marks the traditional opening of the show on Friday. Check out the Main Arena timetable here.
Remember to book your complimentary tickets in advance, and look out for the BASC flags on the day – we’ll see you there.
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Make sure you get your Game Fair tickets in advance
All complimentary entry tickets and reduced rate guest tickets have to be booked and downloaded by midnight on Thursday 28 July.
Things to see and do at The Game Fair
This summer The Game Fair returns to Ragley Hall in Warwickshire for the seventh time in its 65-year history.
