The North of England Koi Show 2023

The North England Koi Show took place on the 12th/13th of August and saw some great koi being exhibited by both veterans and newcomers alike. It's a smaller-scale show than our national events, but the show team and club put huge effort into delivering a very enjoyable weekend focussed on top-notch koi welfare. This year, a few new additions included a coffee bar, an ice cream van, an even bigger raffle and some competitions for the youngsters. I know the show chairman Craig McNish already has cogs whirring about how to tweak and improve next year's show - which is how it should be, always moving forward!

Congratulations to everyone who exhibited, plus the volunteers, judges and dealers, it was a very enjoyable weekend with great company!

Presenting...

The Major Awards for the

North of England Koi Show 2023!

Grand Champion

Owner: Stephen & Anthony Grey

Kohaku // 86cm // Matsue // Yume Koi Japan

Supreme Champion

Owner: Ged McElvaney

Kohaku // 78cm // Matsue // Absolute Koi

Best Non Go Sanke

Owner: Ged McElvaney

Gin Rin Sanke // 52cm // Dock Koi

Mature Champion

Owner: Stephen & Anthony Grey

Sanke // 80cm // Sakai Fish Farm // Yume Koi Japan

Adult Champion

Owner: Stephen & Anthony Grey

Kohaku // 64cm // Sakai Co. // Yume Koi Japan

Young Champion

Owner: Ged McElvaney

Gin Rin Sanke // Size Four // Dock Koi

Baby Champion

Owner: Jimmy Shaw

Gin Rin Tancho Kohaku // 34cm // Ogata // Koi Masters

Jumbo Champion

Owner: John Downey

Yamabuki // 83cm // Izumiya // Koi Masters

Best Doitsu

Owner: Paul Clark

Doitsu Sanke // 51cm // Okawa // Koi Masters

Unique Award

Owner: John Downey

Tancho Goshiki // 64cm // Kanno // Koi Water Garden Ltd

Chairmans Choice Award

Owner: John Downey

Gin Rin Karashigoi (Yellow Monkey) // 55cm // Dainichi // Gatwick Koi

Yorkshire Friendship Award

Owner: Allen Jolliff

Ochiba Shigure // Size Five

Special Variety

Owner: Paul Cunningham

Shiro Utsuri // 68cm // Omosako // Kitsu Koi

Most Harmonious Vat

Jimmy Shaw (Vat 18)

Aqua Source - Best Newcomer

Paul Clark (Vat 29)

Award Shots...

If you would like to find out more regarding the North of England Koi Section:

https://www.facebook.com/northofenglandkoishow

World of Nishikigoi now produces a new koi magazine for the koi hobbyist. More info here:

https://www.worldofnishikigoi.com/shop