It was touch and go as to whether the event would go ahead but, despite extremely muddy conditions, this year’s Fife Show was a huge success.
Thousands turned out at Kinloss, near Cupar, to visit one of the largest traditional agricultural shows in Scotland.
After the early weather worries had subsided, the event really got into full swing as families from far and wide got to make the best of their day out.
The show boasted numerous events, ranging from competitions for sheep, cows and horses, to spectacular falconry displays, terrier racing, vintage tractor displays and clay pigeon shooting, meaning that there was plenty for people to get involved in.
The show opened at 8.30am with some of the animal events and following an aerobatic display from a biplane and a falconry presentation, closed at 5pm.
The success of the show was always going to rely on the weather and despite an early shower, the rain eventually subsided and gave way to blue skies.
One of the main concerns before the event started was the extremely muddy conditions and although some cars had to rely on being towed or pushed in and out of the main car park, it didn’t spoil proceedings, not even for the parents who were able to laugh about their children’s buggies getting bogged down in mud.
Aside from the competitions and game fair, there were tents set up around the field, including a cookery marquee, where people were invited to join local cooks for demonstrations, and a Fife Craft tent.
The many animal competitions made up the majority of the show, with the winning sheep, cows and horses all entering the Champion of Champions event.
There was plenty for the children to enjoy, including the many games which were set up around the field and the opportunity to visit the animals before their events began.