The Great Yorkshire Show opens today – and is expected to welcome 140,000 visitors over the next four days.
The 165th show runs from today to Friday (12 July) at the Harrogate showground.
Tickets for the show sold out across all four days last week, with visitors set to enjoy the very best of farming, food and countryside. From showjumping to the finest cattle, goats, pigs and sheep as well as cheese and dairy competitions, there are more than 12,000 entries across 21 sections.
Show director Charles Mills said: “This is where the best of farming food and countryside comes together for farmers and the public.
“Where else can you find the finest cattle alongside the best showjumpers in the country? The competition is fierce throughout the week and the accolade of winning at the Great Yorkshire remains huge.
“We are very proud of the show and all who come together to help deliver it. We are sure visitors will have a fantastic time.”
Famous farming faces from the world of TV can be found on The Vertu Motors GYS Stage where Helen Skelton, Adam Henson, Peter Wright of The Yorkshire Vet and Rob and Dave Nicholson from Cannon Hall Farm are all appearing in chat shows hosted by TV’s Christine Talbot.
For the first time at the GYS, a craft beer bar will be open in the Food Hall and there will also be a Battle of the Butchers where craftsmanship, creativity and innovation will be rewarded.
Find out more at the Great Yorkshire Show website.