The CLA Game Fair 2009

Belvoir Castle, Grantham, Leicestershire Friday 24th - Sunday 26th July 2009

The CLA Game Fair has long since been one of the most important dates in the country calendar and we are delighted to be returning once more to put on lots of fun social events for like-minded country people.

Countryside Dating Show

On Saturday 25th July at 4.30pm, we are hosting
A Muddy AfFair in the Game Fair Theatre.

This tongue-in-cheek countryside dating show will be a light-hearted event, with a number of country-minded contestants vying for the attention of our male and female pickers. At the end, the pickers will each choose a lucky contestant to accompany them on a double date, and the four of them will then be whisked off to enjoy a romantic picnic in the grounds of Belvoir Castle.

Whether you come alone, or in a group, it promises to be a really fun end to the day for anyone visiting the Game Fair on the Saturday. It is a free event to which everyone is welcome but it was very popular last year so remember to get there early if you want a seat.

If you are interested in taking part in the show, please click here.

Meet New People at the Game Fair

With thousands of like-minded country people in one place (over 150,000 attended at Blenheim last year) it’s an amazing opportunity to get to know some new people who share your interest in the countryside…but we all know that sometimes it isn’t that easy!

You might regularly go to the Game Fair with friends but find that more and more of them are in couples and you rarely get to meet anyone new; you may be finding it hard to get your friends to commit to going this year but not want to go on your own; or you may have never been before and are slightly hesitant as you don’t know what to expect. Don’t worry - this is where we come in...

We’ve got an action-packed couple of days lined up and plan to make our stand a social hub for all like-minded muddies to meet new people and experience the Game Fair together. If you did decide to come on your own, or to try the Game Fair for the first time, there will be no shortage of fun things to do or people to do them with. Here’s what we’ve got going on:

• Our Stand: come and have a natter and a glass of delicious Belvoir Cordial on our stand – we’ve got straw bales to perch on and fun garden games to keep you amused…who knows who you might get chatting to? Friday, Saturday and Sunday – free.
• Lunch - join a gang of like-minded country people for a delicious buffet in the CLA Members’ Enclosure. Friday, Saturday and Sunday – tickets available on our events page.
• Wine tasting - come to our stand to taste a number of fine wines and mingle with a group of like-minded muddies. Friday, Saturday and Sunday – tickets available on our events page.
• Clay Shooting - join a group of muddy people to hit some clays in the Members’ Area on the Clay Line. All equipment provided and no experience necessary. Friday, Saturday and Sunday – tickets available on our events page.
• 4x4 Course - join our group for this exciting opportunity to experience 4x4 driving over rough terrain. Qualified instructors on hand to ensure that everyone has a go and enjoys this fun off-road experience. Friday and Sunday only – tickets available on our events page.
• Displays And Demonstrations - experience other aspects of the Game Fair with like-minded people. We’ll be arranging for people to meet at our stand to go and watch various displays and demonstrations together. Visit our stand in the morning to see our timetable. Friday, Saturday and Sunday - free.

Get Free Game Fair Tickets!

We are currently looking for fun-loving muddy people to take part in our Muddy AfFair dating show on Saturday 25th July. It's going to be a very light-hearted and tongue-in-cheek event, so if you, or any of your friends, are single and game for a laugh, why not give it a go…you only live once!

We need men and women to apply, and those chosen to take part will receive free Game Fair entry on Saturday 25th July. From the applicants, we will be choosing a male and female 'picker' and ten ‘contestants’. On the day, the pickers will each select their most suitable match, and the winning couples will be whisked off to enjoy a romantic picnic in the grounds of Belvoir Castle.

The earlier you apply, the more chance you have of being the picker, which would mean that you get your Game Fair entry, a guaranteed date and…all-in-all a highly entertaining and unique experience!

Click here for more information about taking part.

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