A MAJOR agricultural show has returned, bringing huge crowds to a Herefordshire town.
Kington Show is one of the largest one-day agricultural shows in the country.
With its roots firmly embedded in farming, the show aims to bring together the local community.
The cattle show at Kington Show. Picture: Andy Compton
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Along with horse and riding competitions, the show blends the traditional agricultural feel of livestock and horticultural competitions with the lively entertainment on offer for the whole family in and around the main ring.
Simon Airey with boa constrictor Django. Picture: Andy Compton
The show has been part of the community of the town for decades, only moving twice from its home at the Kington Recreation Ground in that time.
The 2020 and 2021 shows had to be cancelled due to the Covid pandemic, but it was finally able to return on September 10.
The sheep shearing competition in progress. Picture: Andy Compton
The highlight of the day was once again the grand parade of livestock in the main ring in the afternoon.
Visitor Heather Hadley said: "Thank you to everyone that made yesterday's show possible. We really appreciate all of the hard work that went in to organising such a fantastic day."
First-time attendee Rhiannon Donoghue was also full of praise for the show.
A horse is led around the ring. Picture: Andy Compton
She said: ’Thank you so much for such a lovely show. From the lovely judges to all those that made the day run.
"This is by far my favourite show I have attended and I will most definitely be back in the future."
Organisers said it was good to be back and thanked everyone for supporting the show.
The winners lining up at the cattle show. Picture: Phil Evans
A statement said: "The president and chairman of Kington Show would like to thank everyone who helped to make the 2022 show a great success.
"Our volunteers did a fantastic job this year after such a long break and it was great to see so many new people getting involved.
"We are looking forward to next year's show."
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