ORGANISERS of the 161st Stanhope Show hope to attract thousands of visitors to the event this weekend.

Most of the livestock, flower and vegetable and homecraft competitions will be judged on Saturday, with a parade of winners at 2.15pm.

The Kennel Club will hold an open obedience show on Saturday and open general show on Sunday.

Judging on Sunday will include some horse classes and terriers and lurchers. There will be a fair on both nights.