British Carrot Growers Demonstration Day – 2nd October 2025

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The British Carrot Growers Association (BCGA) is delighted to announce that our highly anticipated annual Demonstration Day will take place on Thursday 2 October 2025, in Honingham, near Norwich.

Attendees will get to explore over 80 plots featuring both existing and emerging carrot varieties as well as gaining insights into the latest breeding advancements and discovering the diversity within the carrot industry. This year, we are also incorporating parsnip variety trials into the event and there will be around 10 parsnip plots for viewing.

There will be a large exhibition area, providing ample opportunities for networking and engagement with industry professionals. Breakfast, lunch and refreshments will also be available inside the marquee.

We will continue to celebrate National Carrot Day on 3rd October, a day to celebrate the UK carrot growing crop to encourage people to buy, get creative, eat, and cook with carrots. The National Carrot Day aims to show the health, farming, and domesticated animal benefits of this hugely versatile, and nationwide loved vegetable.

We are encouraging everyone to post their favourite carrot dishes on social media using the hashtag #theloveofcarrots. We hope to raise awareness of the low returns farmers make from growing this high-risk crop, and how boosting consumption of carrots in many homes would help to support farmers.

If you are interested in exhibiting at this year’s demonstration day in Norwich, please contact Holly Jones holly.jones@britishgrowers.org

Tickets are now available and can be booked through Eventbrite. Entry to the event is free for BCGA members and tickets for non-members are available at £30 each.