RURAL CRAFTS

Exford Show prides itself on selecting exhibitors from around Exmoor and its surrounding areas. This year we have some new and exciting products as well as our long standing favourites.

FOOD & RURAL CRAFTS 2023

AJs
Delightful aprons, tablecloths, doorstops, peg bags, cushions, dog beds, lavender bags made from natural materials including wool, cotton and linen. Handmade perfection of everyday items.

AM2PM Gifts
Creating Gifts from Wood and Glass Designed by us made by us sourced by us for you. Making Memories and supplying gifts at a reasonable price.

Angela Wallwork Ceramics
Ceramic giftware including mirrors, hangings, jugs, vases, cheese domes with bee, meadow, sea and Christmas themes. Ceramic bunting and decorations.

Border Country Belts
High quality belts combining limited edition buckles cast in bronze with English oak bark tanned leather. Designed and made on the edge of Exmoor using traditional skills and materials.

Curworthy Cheese
Curworthy make their own hard and soft cheeses using cows milk. They also bring goats cheeses made in Devon and sheeps cheese made in Somerset.  The stand also exhibits honey from Vivians Hatherleigh Honey Farm whose bees forage far and wide visiting many different types of nectar yielding plants resulting in a well flavoured Devon honey.

Devon Air Ambulance Trust
When every second counts, getting the specialist skills of our Critical Care Doctors and Paramedics to scene is paramount. Devon’s two emergency helicopters deliver expert critical care to patients wherever they may be. Please support this amazing charity.

Eleanor Jane Studio
Stationary and other goods using Eleanors own hand painted drawings.

Essence of Hartland
Home fragrances made with essential oils. Absolutely wonderful natural scents.

Exmoor Cider
Exmoor craft cider produced by Caffyns Farm.

Exmoor Distillery
The home of Exmoor Distillery Ltd and their premium quality Northmoor Gin. Exmoor Distillery Ltd is a small family run distillery, sharing our love for a premium quality gin. This stand is definitely worth a visit….

Exmoor Fudge Kitchen
Amazing homemade fudge in all sorts of flavours. Each individual bag of fudge is lovingly made using only the best and natural ingredients. It has a short shelf life of six weeks, as it does not contain any artificial ingredients or preservatives. It would never last that long in my cupboard!!!

Exmoor Magazine
Come and meet the publishing team of this wonderful magazine. Delightful and fascinating inspiring stories about local people, food, farming, nature and walks in Exmoor.

The Exmoor Society
An independent charity that protects and promotes Exmoor for the benefit of all and the only membership organization that is dedicated to Exmoor National Park status.  Visit their stand in the Food & Craft Tent and find out how you can get involved.

Farnworth & Cole
Beautiful hand printed silk scarves. 

Foxwood & Bees
All of Sue’s creations are inspired by local nature of Exmoor. She uses wool from Exmoor sheep and designs and makes the most wonderful and distinctive items. Really worth a visit to see her amazing products.

Grown Up Marshmallows
Marshmallows which are gluten, dairy, egg, GM, palm oil and fat free. Full of fresh fruit and ethically sourced chocolate. Handmade in small batches using 100% natural ingredients. Great for after dinner, after lunch and after anything!

Halsbury Barton
Beautiful woollen products made from the renowned Halsbury flock of Jacob sheep. All products are from natural coloured Jacob sheep and include woolen throws, cushions, body wraps, sheepskins and knitting yarn. There is also wool available for spinning. A selection of hand knitted items to complement any event. Halsbury Barton products are unique and customers can be assured of their traceability.

Helena Elliott Illustration
Luxury hand-illustrated homewares & gifts. All products illustrated by Helena. Made in Great Britain

Hoyo Botanicals
Natural & Vegan Candles, Reed Diffusers, Aromatherapy Mists & Room Sprays all gently scented using essential oils and quality fragrances.  These delicate fragrances along with natural oils and butters also form the base of a beautiful range of balms and salves in handy, practical everyday tins designed for selfcare on the go!

Infinity Neckwear
Infinity Neckwear provides a selection of high-quality handmade scarves & decorative accessories.

Jim Light Designs
Jim designs and makes jewellery in wood, Corian and resin as well as woodturning and carving. Lovely wooden boxes and clocks. There will also be a range of pictures burnt into wood as well as various other wooden “novelties”.

Jim Starr Designs
Jim Starr’s work spans Painting, Illustration and Print Making. He completed a foundation at Chelsea College of Art and a degree at Kingston University and has exhibited In London, Paris, New York, Chicago, Palm Beach, Venice, Rome, Singapore, Tokyo and Chengdu Museum, China with BVLGARI.
Having been based in London and Bristol he now lives and works on Exmoor in North Devon.

Latitude 50 Landscapes 
Plant friendly cards and gifts which celebrate the beauty of nature.

Lettie’s Pet Portraits
A small local business run by Lettice. She works in pan pastels and pastel pencils creating bespoke, lifelike portraits of animals.

Lynda’s Loaf
Fabulous hot baked goods produced on site, organic cheese rolls, focaccias by the slice.  Organic bread loaves, made from spelt, rye, wholemeal, white flour with olive oil. Selection of organic cakes and slices, including gluten free items. Take some of Lynda’s incredible focaccia home with you to enjoy. Always a sell out!

Mama Flo
Handmade neckwear using Harris Tweed, Fox Brothers, Liberty Lawn and Liberty Silk. Magnificent Japanese coveralls in exciting fabrics. Handmade cushions in country and animal themes. Fabric bags and aprons all made Somerset.

Margaret Mims Jewellery
Individually designed and hand-crafted bespoke silver jewellery with semi-precious stones. From chain necklaces to textured cufflinks, this jewellery is styled for a wide variety of people and occasions and is very much loved by visitors to Exford Show each year.

Mrs Gill’s Cakes
Award winning handmade luxury cakes, bakes and savouries. All lovingly made in their family business in the heart of Devon. A firm favourite to find something yummy for tea.

Nicola Mary Designs
Hand made for the home, Nicky creates simple timeless ceramics with a touch of rustic countryside. Always a popular stand at Exford!

Muffet Munro Fine China
Bone china tableware and tiles hand painted with designs inspired by nature depicting country sports and wildlife.  Special commissions are welcome.

Olives+
Olives+ has been an established business for the past 15 years at local markets and are based at Knowstone in North Devon. They have a fantastic reputation for the quality and variety of their products. Great products and nibbles to add to your hamper.

Pink House Glass
Fused glass, artwork reflecting the stunning coastline and countrysideof Devon and Cornwall.

Priestlands Birch
Spring harvested birch sap, leaf tea, gorgeous soaps, skin moisturisers and balms. A unique and tasty selection of birch alcohol including birch spirit and birch vermouth, Sloe Birch sparkling wine and birch liqueur. If you are looking or something different then this should fit the bill. Why not try a proper Exmoor martini with Northmoor Gin and Priestlands birch vermouth!

Raggy Roux
Beautiful handcrafted cushions, lampshades, lanterns, brooches and keyrings inspired by British wildlife.

Selworthy Pantry
Multi Award Winning, Homemade Preserves, Pickles & Pure Exmoor Honey

Shore & Silver Jewellery
Ethical and sustainable jewellery inspired by nature and handmade by Georgina.

Simply Hide
Simply Hide creates handmade leather goods for the discerning customer who wishes to have an individually crafted piece. Much of these are lovingly recrafted from old saddles and have loads of character.

The Leather Lady

The Silk Flower Garden
Amazing arrays of handmade silk flowers to decorate any home in style.

Uncle Paul’s Chilli Charity
Founded in 2020, Uncle Paul’s Chilli Charity is set in a unique, rural environment. We welcome young people and adults who may have experienced social disadvantages or barriers to learning and/or employment. Using our farmland setting, beneficiaries can learn and develop new skills, as well as gain experience and qualifications needed for successful and sustainable employment. Our key focuses are on education, wellbeing and social prescribing. Some of the results are in their wonderful products.

Vanessa’s Wicker Baskets
A fantastic range of wicker baskets. Vanessa can advise on one to suit every need.

Wick & Anchor
Our ethos is to promote and celebrate Porlock Weir by capturing the beautiful scents of the ocean and coast whilst being as green and environmentally friendly as possible. We are strong advocates for using high quality, local & sustainable materials.

Wilds of Exmoor
The Wilds Of Exmoor make chemical – free soaps suitable for every skin type, using pure essential oils. Each soap is individually and lovingly packaged in one of seven designs, each connoting a different aspect of Exmoor and country life.

Wivey Bags
Unique handmade bags, carriers, accessories and gifts.

If you are interested in exhibiting at Exford Show, please contact the Show Secretary directly.

TRADE STANDS

A wide variety of trade stands attend the Show from country clothing to agricultural suppliers, local businesses and specialist craftsmen.

TRADE STANDS 2023

Anna Fraser Face Painting
Face painting for fun

Avon & Somerset Police
Exmoor Neighbourhood Policing team (Michelle Haimes)
Come and meet our local PCSO and her colleague. They can help with Farmwatch/crime reduction issues and bike registering.   

Bollhayes Cider
Made in exactly the same way as classic sparkling wines, Bollhayes Bottle Fermented Cider is pale amber in colour with a profusion of bubbles, an eloquent flavour of bone dry apples with all the complexity f bottle ageing. An interesting and lower alcohol alternative to sparkling wines.

Charity Link / Guide Dogs for the Blind
Charity and fundraising for this charity who provide freedom and mobility to blind and partially sighted people.

Citizens Advice Bureau West Somerset
The local team are on hand to meet you and give any guidance needed.

Cliffrunner Taxidermy
Local taxidermist and author of “A Complete Guide to Lamping Rabbits”

Dionnes Garden
Beautiful Hand Crafted Rustic Heavy Duty Bird Boxes, Bat Boxes, Hedgehog Houses, Bird Feeders and tables.

Exmoor Feasting Company
Come and meet this new business to the area. Exmoor Feasting provides grazing boxes, platters, tables, pop up feast nights and other informal catering across the moor and North Devon.

Exmoor National Park Authority
Come and meet representatives from Exmoor National Park Authority, and find out about all the work they do and activities available in the National Park.

Farmers Friend
Country clothing, saddlery & riding wear.

The Flintstone Flock
A woollen industry from a family farm in the heart of the Blackdown Hills

The Foraging Pheasant
Selling an array of interesting Antiques and Collectables that all connect to country life. 

The Fudge Cottage
A wide range of fudge, nougat and confectionary in a variety of flavours.

I Hope It’s a Pony
Cast iron hooks, bells, country themed pictures, ornaments, baskets, pewter pins and hip flasks.

Kantha Beach
Handmade Kantha Quilts, Blankets, Throws, Bed Covers, Cushions, Pillowcases, Linens, PJ’s and Beauty Bags.

Marvelwood
Artisan Food, Handcrafts and Vintage Treasures

Masons Kings
Agricultural Machinery and merchants

Moorland Mousie Trust
Local Exmoor Pony Charity focusing on welfare.

Paddys Pantry
Herbal infused oils and salves. Excellent whole-body moisturizer for people with sensitive skin.

Penstone Country Crafts
Handmade antlercraft including clocks, furniture, antler craft and beautiful whips.

Sorrel and the Fox
Handmade lampshades, cone garlands, handmade bath salts and foot soaks, shampoo bars, natural clay face masks, all with ceramic bowls made by a local potter and other toiletry items.

Stags Estate Agents
Local estate agent based in Dulverton and the West Country.

Storeys and Tails
We handcraft our own accessories from leather and biothane, creating sturdy and long lasting dog wear. 

Styles Ice Cream
Delicious local ice cream from a traditional van.

Tropic with Sue Heyland
Natural skincare, beauty and make up products.

Webbers & Fine and Country
Local estate agent with offices in Dulverton, the West Country and further afield.

West Country Blacksmiths
Award winning bespoke metal specialists providing premium metalwork.

West Country Windows
One of the leading Window Companies with a reputation for providing quality products and solutions to enhance the fabric of your home for over 44 years, our experience, knowledge, and service are unsurpassed.

APPLYING FOR A TRADE STAND SPACE

For all Trade Stand enquiries please contact Mrs Sian Tedstone Tel: 07769 686533.
To download the application form, please click the button below.