Competition Days
EVENT INFORMATION
CELEBRATING THE CREAM OF THE CROP IN THE INDUSTRY
The highlight of the growing year, the annual BCTGA Competition Day invites all members to attend a day of networking, talks, tours, trade stands, demos and, of course, the BCTGA Awards. The Champion tree grower and wreath maker have the honour of providing the Christmas tree and wreath for outside No. 10 Downing Street.
For 2025, the Competition Day will be held on Thursday 9th October at Stoke Goldington Christmas Trees. Thank you to Jenny and Chris for their kind hospitality.
Please see full event schedule here
Thanks to our sponsor: Agrii
"We are a leading provider of agronomy services, technology and strategic advice, and provide farmers across the UK with unrivalled expertise and support. To do this, we harness the latest research and innovations across crop protection, seed, fertiliser, and technology - all trialled and tested at our network of iFarms and technology centres.
In working with your farming business, we will ensure you meet today’s sustainable challenges with knowledge and confidence.”
Events
Evening Social 2025
PLEASE READ TICKET INFORMATION
EVENING SOCIAL TICKET
This ticket allows you entry to the Evening Social, as part of the BCTGA Competition Event. A wonderful opportunity for...
PLEASE READ TICKET INFORMATION
EVENING SOCIAL TICKET
This ticket allows you entry to the Evening Social, as part of the BCTGA Competition Event. A wonderful opportunity for BCTGA members to network in a relaxed environment, including a three-course dinner, and spirit tasting with The Fruity Farmer. The Fruity Farmer is another branch of business for Jenny and Chris from Stoke Goldington Christmas Trees, in which they make and sell a range of seasonal Fruit Gins and Liqueurs from fruits predominantly growing on their farm hedgerows and in their garden.
Date: Wed 8th October 2025
Times: 7pm - 9pm
Location: Kents Hill Park Hotel, Milton Keynes, MK7 6BZ
Accommodation:
The nominated hotel for this event is the Kents Hill Park Hotel, Milton Keynes, MK7 6BZ.
There is an exclusive BCTGA members price of £80 B&B per night (single occupancy) or £90 B&B per night (double occupancy) for the night of Wednesday 8th October ONLY.
There are LIMITED ROOMS AVAILABLE, and the exclusive price is only available until Wednesday 27th August 2025 so BOOK NOW to avoid missing out.
To book, please click here, choose to book one night on 8th October, and enter promo code: KENACTG
PLEASE NOTE: If you would like to attend the Evening Social, please book your dinner with BCTGA, NOT with the hotel.
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Competition Day 2025
PLEASE READ TICKET INFORMATION
COMPETITION DAY TICKET
This ticket allows you entry to the Competition Day.
Date: Thurs 9th October 2025
Times: 9am - 4pm (see full day...
PLEASE READ TICKET INFORMATION
COMPETITION DAY TICKET
This ticket allows you entry to the Competition Day.
Date: Thurs 9th October 2025
Times: 9am - 4pm (see full day schedule here)
Location: Stoke Goldington Christmas Trees, Newton Pagnell, MK16 8LW
Accommodation:
The nominated hotel for this event is the Kents Hill Park Hotel, Milton Keynes, MK7 6BZ.
There is an exclusive BCTGA members price of £80 B&B per night (single occupancy) or £90 B&B per night (double occupancy) for the night of Wednesday 8th October ONLY.
There are LIMITED ROOMS AVAILABLE, and the exclusive price is only available until Wednesday 27th August 2025 so BOOK NOW to avoid missing out.
To book, please click here, choose to book one night on 8th October, and enter promo code: KENACTG
PLEASE NOTE: If you would like to attend the Evening Social, please book your dinner with BCTGA, NOT with the hotel.
Book nowEVENT INFORMATION
CELEBRATING THE CREAM OF THE CROP IN THE INDUSTRY
The highlight of the growing year, the annual BCTGA Competition Day invites all members to attend a day of networking, talks, tours, trade stands, demos and, of course, the BCTGA Awards. The Champion tree grower and wreath maker have the honour of providing the Christmas tree and wreath for outside No. 10 Downing Street.
For 2025, the Competition Day will be held on Thursday 9th October at Stoke Goldington Christmas Trees. Thank you to Jenny and Chris for their kind hospitality.
Please see full event schedule here
Thanks to our sponsor: Agrii
"We are a leading provider of agronomy services, technology and strategic advice, and provide farmers across the UK with unrivalled expertise and support. To do this, we harness the latest research and innovations across crop protection, seed, fertiliser, and technology - all trialled and tested at our network of iFarms and technology centres.
In working with your farming business, we will ensure you meet today’s sustainable challenges with knowledge and confidence.”
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