Crowds flocked to this year's Stokesley Show as one of the largest one-day shows in the country returned this weekend.


Every year some 20,000 visitors flock to the show, and on Saturday there were more than 5,000 entries throughout the showground.


It is a time to compete, meet old friends and enjoy the beautiful surroundings North Yorkshire has to offer.

Whilst agriculture is at the heart of the show, organisers proved there is something for everyone, entertainment, shopping, demonstrations, and competitions.

The Stokesley Show began in 1859. At a meeting of the Stokesley Agricultural Society held at the Golden Lion Inn, Stokesley, on March 12 1859 it was resolved that “In the opinion of this Meeting it would be greatly beneficial to this District to establish an Agricultural Society, with an Annual Show, at Stokesley, to be called the Stokesley Agricultural Society.” 

The Northern Echo: Demonstrations and competitions at this year's Stokesley Show. Picture: Stuart BoultonDemonstrations and competitions at this year's Stokesley Show. Picture: Stuart Boulton (Image: Stuart Boulton)

The show has only not been held during the wars of 1914 – 1919 and again in 1939 – 1945.

The Northern Echo: Crowds of people flocked to the Stokesley Show. Picture: Stuart BoultonCrowds of people flocked to the Stokesley Show. Picture: Stuart Boulton (Image: Stuart Boulton)

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The Northern Echo: There was plenty to keep little ones entertained. Picture: Stuart BoultonThere was plenty to keep little ones entertained. Picture: Stuart Boulton (Image: Stuart Boulton)

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The Northern Echo: Children enjoyed being in the driver's seat. Picture: Stuart BoultonChildren enjoyed being in the driver's seat. Picture: Stuart Boulton (Image: Stuart Boulton)

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The Northern Echo: Crowds watch horse-riding. Picture: Stuart BoultonCrowds watch horse-riding. Picture: Stuart Boulton (Image: Stuart Boulton)

The Northern Echo: Wearing his best jacket for the Stokesley Show. Picture: Stuart BoultonWearing his best jacket for the Stokesley Show. Picture: Stuart Boulton (Image: Stuart Boulton)

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The Northern Echo: The vegetable competition at the Stokesley Show. Picture: Stuart BoultonThe vegetable competition at the Stokesley Show. Picture: Stuart Boulton (Image: Stuart Boulton)

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The Northern Echo: An official breeder from the National Pigeon Association at the Stokesley Show. Picture: Stuart BoultonAn official breeder from the National Pigeon Association at the Stokesley Show. Picture: Stuart Boulton (Image: Stuart Boulton)

The Northern Echo: Cracking jokes. Picture: Stuart BoultonCracking jokes. Picture: Stuart Boulton (Image: Stuart Boulton)

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The Northern Echo: Young boy holds a hare at the Stokesley Show. Picture: Stuart BoultonYoung boy holds a hare at the Stokesley Show. Picture: Stuart Boulton (Image: Stuart Boulton)

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