Visitors caught in the traffic mayhem during the Southwell Ploughing Match on Saturday may get a refund.
The Southwell and District Agricultural Society has called an emergency meeting after thousands of visitors to the show at Bulcote were caught in gridlock, leaving some abandoning cars on the surrounding roads to walk to the show and others turning around to go home.
The main roads affected were the A6097 and A612 , but with few options drivers were also clogging up Main Street and Station Road in Lowdham , as well as Gonalston Lane - none of which are designed for the levels of traffic.
The organisers published a statement on Monday, saying they sincerely apologised, but adding they had carried out all necessary checks beforehand to avoid congestion, and their plan was signed off by Newark and Sherwood council.
A spokeswoman said: "Hourly review meetings were held throughout the show day to try and address the issues, however this year the traffic management plan proved to be totally unsatisfactory.
The emergency meeting of its executive will take place this week to discuss refunds and the spokeswoman promised an update on the show's website - found at www.southwellploughingmatch.co.uk.
