AROUND 14,000 people descended on Park Hall Farm on Saturday for the Hanbury Countryside Show.
The event, which is now in its 79th year, celebrates the very best of rural life with more than 1,500 exhibitors, over 200 trade stands and hundreds of competitions across the vast showground.
There were livestock and equine classes, countryside displays,steam engines, quad bike stunt rider ‘The Kangaroo Kid’, food and drink, shopping, family activities, rural crafts, vintage vehicles and more.
Picture by Tristan Harris. Copyright Bullivant Media Group Ltd.There was an array of countryside and other displays, including The Pony Club races, dog agility, sheep shearing and falconry.
Competition was tough in the livestock contests with 160 recorded cattle entries, 602 sheep and 40 pigs. There were also 495 horses, 55 farriers, 80 classic vehicles and 120 poultry.
Picture by Tristan Harris. Copyright Bullivant Media Group Ltd.Visitor Helen Maiden said: “There’s so much to see and do at Hanbury Show.
“It’s a brilliant full day out for the whole family and really great value too.
“There’s something for everyone, from sheep shearing and tug of war to live music, tractors, classic cars and all the action in the main ring.
Picture by Tristan Harris. Copyright Bullivant Media Group Ltd.“You can even bring your dog along and enter the dog show.
“It’s just a really great day out.”
Picture by Tristan Harris. Copyright Bullivant Media Group Ltd.Victoria Barrett is from Simply Alpaca, based between Inkberrow and Flyford.
She had brought along several alpacas for people to see.
She said: “It seems pretty busy and has been a great show.”
Picture by Tristan Harris. Copyright Bullivant Media Group Ltd.
