Members of the show committee and helpers have been busy setting up all week and checking the forecast, hoping for a fine day.
David Thirlwell is pictured putting the final touches to the sheep pens – and it was no small feat, as there are over 800 entered.
Thousands of people are expected to arrive at Park Farm today to see the best of the region’s livestock, as well as an array of trade stands and a packed programme of entertainment in the main ring.