The stage is set for the return of the Great Yorkshire Show - and we’ve had a sneaky peek behind the scenes before it officially opens its doors today.
The region's premier agricultural event returns to Harrogate until Friday as the massive four-day celebration at the iconic Great Yorkshire Showground is set to welcome tens of thousands of visitors for a spectacular showcase of farming, food, and countryside life.
Gates open to visitors at 8am each morning, and the showground closes at 6pm daily. Organisers have confirmed that tickets for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are completely sold out, with no admission available on the gate.
And here are just a few pictures to give you a tantalising glimpse about what is in store for visitors. 📸
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Rachel Knowles prepares one of her Pedigree Jacob sheep at the show. | Simon Hulmes Photo: Simon Hulmes
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Dairy Young Handler 18-year-old Georgia Bowman with her Dairy Shorthorn called Foggathorpe. | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme
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Birds of Prey exhibitor Tori Goodall introduces Big Red, the 17-year-old Harris Hawk, to Show Director Rachel Coates. The award-winning Walworth Birds of Prey are showing there birds at the show. | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme
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Birds of Prey exhibitor Tori Goodall introduces Big Red, the 17-year-old Harris Hawk, to Show Director Rachel Coates. The award-winning Walworth Birds of Prey are showing there birds at the show. | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme
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Farmer and Content Creator Rebecca Wilson will be at the newly expanded Agri-Innovation Villagewhere, courtesy of Bennamann, a methane-powered tractor will be docked alongside a refuelling station which turns biogas made onfarms into vehicle fuel for methane-powered tractors. | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme
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Dairy Young Handler 18-year-old Georgia Bowman and her mum Victoria Bowman with her Dairy Shorthorn called Foggathorpe. | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme