For the first time since 2019, Holsworthy and Stratton Agricultural Show was back again this year for its 124th event.
Following a two year hiatus due to the pandemic, the show was back and it was as if it had never left.
Thousands of visitors were treated to a variety of entries in the rings across the show, from cattle and sheep to goats and horses, some of the best animals from the county and beyond were on display.
While bulls, heifers, sheep and rams made their way around the competition ring, horses offered a brilliant display in the main ring, with jumping classes offering a display of bravery from the riders to showing, presenting some of the best horses in the area.
It wasn’t all about champion animals however, there was plenty of family entertainment on offer at this year’s show. The entertainment ring was host to a number of fun events, falconry displays gave audiences an up close insight into some of nature’s deadliest hunters, gun dog displays showed some of the skills of man’s best friend and a space hopper race gave everyone a good laugh as they bounced and battled to be crowned space hopper champion.
For those looking for something slightly more calming, the flower show had plenty of arrangements for visitors to marvel at. With huge pedestal arrangements offering a grand display to intricate still life exhibits, delicately balancing each aspect. It is safe to say there was plenty of talent on show.
There really was something for everyone at this year’s show, vintage tractor parades, live music, sheep sheering demonstrations, workshops and plenty of delicious local food to fuel show-goers.
With such a successful show, here are some snapshots from a day of competition, sun, fun and laughter.
