The Nottinghamshire County Show burst back into the farming calendar on Saturday — after a two-year covid absence.
Thousands of people took advantage of balmy sunshine to flock to Newark Showground for an event that was returning to its agricultural roots.
THE show celebrated Nottinghamshire’s agricultural heritage. (56672568)
Main ring events included the Nottinghamshire Young Farmers’ ride-on lawnmower racing and a parade of vintage to modern-day farm machinery.
A young showjumper.Destined for a clear round.A showjumper successfully negotiates a fence.SHOWJUMPING was a huge feature of the show, with many classes for juniors. (56672476)
The South Notts Hunt returned to the main ring too with an opportunity for children to jump the rail and pet the hounds.
THE hounds of the South Notts Hunt take to the main ring. (56672479)South Notts Hunt. (56672480)A packed aisle at the show.
The farrier competition returned and there were many livestock classes.
A COW in the judging ring. (56672566)
Showjumping was a mainstay, including many classes for young riders.
VINTAGE vehicles in the main ring. (56672500)VINTAGE vehicles came in the large and the small. (56672389)A steward leads the parade of vintage farming vehicles from the main ring.THE parade of vintage tractors and agricultural machines from through the decades. (56672394)
There was flower-arranging and plenty of food stands.
Margaret Mellors, of the North Midlands area of the National Association of Flower Arranging, casts an eye over the winning entry in the All Singing, All Dancing class first prize wiining entry by Kathy Hickling. (56672518)The Dukeries Singers. (56672565)MORRIS dancers were among the traditional show activities. (56672517)
It was so hot that catering outlets ran dry of bottled water and cans of pop.
Birds of prey.A top turnout in the horse and dray.A top turnout in the horse and dray.Horsing around at the Nottinghamshire County Show.Carriage driving. (56672503)Carriage driving. (56672487)
There were hundreds of trade stands and a strong presence from Nottinghamshire Police and the fire service, as well as all branches of the Armed Forces.
Young Farmers ride-on lawnmower racing. (56672488)Watching the YFC lawnmower racing. (56672489)Mick Long with the Hutchinson Engineering Burell steam engine from Sutton-on-Trent. (56672490)
There were fairground rides and a zipwire.
The RAF's last serviceable Lancaster bomber swoops over the showground.A PLUM view of the county show from the Cedric Ford Pavilion balcony. (56672477)East Midlands Rock Choir, including members from Newark and Southwell. (56672478)A young handler in the cattle classes.THE parade of vintage tractors and agricultural machines from through the decades. (56672394)(56672395)
The countryside was brought to life with birds of prey displays, age-old crafts, sheep shearing and dog agility, while the majesty of the heavy horse, carriage driving and the horse and drays and shires also returned.
