Welcome to the ASAO website

Association of Show and Agricultural Organisations

The ONLY association to represent Agricultural Shows of all types and sizes in the U.K.

VISITORS TO SHOWS – Six million people visit agricultural and country shows in the U.K. annually – that’s about 10% of the population. You can find out what Shows are on and when, link to their websites and access all the information needed to enjoy a great day out. From our Royal Shows, County Show, Agricultural, Horticultural, Equine to great Countryside and Country Sports shows; 400 days of entertainment can be found via this website – click on the ‘Events Calendar’ tab now. 

EXHIBITORS & COMPETITORS– You can find all the shows listed in date order or sort by area and access each shows website direct through this site. In excess of 6 million visitors are predicted to visit UK shows in 2009, so don’t miss out on a great opportunity.

 MEMBERS – Find the latest information on legislation, DEFRA news, HSE guide-lines, suppliers and how to contact other shows in your area for help and assistance. Use the Members Blog to swap information and see best practice stories from other similar events.

The A.S.A.O runs an Annual Autumn Conference, a Spring Conference, regional meetings and training days around the UK. Membership brings with it cheaper rates on PPL and access to a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) 24hr help line.

 “The A.S.A.O is run by show people for shows and gives the best value for money information service available to any event organiser”

 Useful web addresses:

Charity Commission - www.charity-commission.gov.uk
Companies House - www.companieshouse.gov.uk
DEFRA - www.defra.gov.uk
Met Office Weather - www.metoffice.gov.uk
 NFU - www.nfuonline.com