The countryside came rolling into town on Sunday as farmers, traders and spectators travelled from across the North West for the Bury Agricultural Show.
The annual show at Burrs Country Park drew in a big crowd of all ages and they enjoyed a variety of entertainment and competitions, while farmers showcased their livestock.
The event takes place every year on the last Sunday in June and this year's occasion marked the 80th time it returned to Burrs.
Organiser Karen Southwell said: “It was a hectic few day putting the show together as there is only a committee of five of us that meet over the 12 months before the show to organise it all.
“It has been a lot of hard work bet we really want to put an event on for the people of Bury.”
This year, as a result of rising costs amid the cost of living crisis, Karen said the event has run at a loss.
And although some have complained about ticket prices, organisers could not make entry fees any cheaper.
She said: “This year we will be running at a loss due to increasing costs of hiring equipment and main ring acts.
“As a result, we can’t make entry prices any cheaper or different due to our overhead costs.”
With the weather being mostly dry, attendees made the most of seeing the country park filled with livestock as well as sampling a range of products on sale.
Emma, from the Chilli Jam Man, said: “I have come all the way from Cumbria today (Sunday) but I have friends in Heywood so I love to come and support the show.
“It is such a great day and we have people coming to sample our jams and sauces throughout, we do all the heats from mild to Carolina reapers, so it can be quite fun watching everyone test out the spice.”
Also taking place this year was the Farriers competition, which 20-year-old Rose Dobson from Darwen took part in.
She said: “I am the only woman here but that is expected because it is a very male-dominated industry.
"But I can keep with the boys and I cant imagine myself doing anything else.
“We have just finished a speed class, so I had 30 minutes to make two horseshoes and whoever made the best pair at the end of the time is the winner.”
The Farriers attracted a lot of attention as they competed to make the best horseshoe of the day and the first prize was awarded to Birtle Farrier Ben Taylor.
There was a variety of entertainment in the main ring including a "Lamb National" and "Sheepdog Duck Herding".
People were also be able to have their picture taken with a Star Wars character as they walked around the show.
And dog owners could enter their pets in the "Fun Dog Show" with rosettes and prizes to be won.
Young Farmers were also providing further entertainment through their popular their "Dunk Tank".
Karen added: “We will be back again for 2024 and I can’t wait to see everyone again.”
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