It was a royal affair on the first day of the annual Cheshire County Show,

The two-day event at Clay House Farm in Tabley celebrates Cheshire’s rich farming history and her Royal Highness Sophie, Countess of Wessex, was among the thousands of guest to attend the opening day’s events.

With agricultural shows, vintage machinery on display, livestock competitions, motorbike stunts, finest bakery goods for sale in the food hall and a flower arranging contest, the event has a wide appeal.

Fans of horses and all things equestrian will be spoilt with 3,500 entries competing in more than 230 classes and a further 20 Shire horse classes.

The 260-acre showground will also host more Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) qualifiers than any other event in the country but as always, farming will remain at the heart of the show with the Agri-Centre providing a focal point for farmers, butchers, cheese makers and a whole host of other producers and suppliers.

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The Main Ring will be offering a jam-packed schedule throughout the two days with displays from birds of prey, the pony club and the grand parade of champions.

Chairman of the Cheshire County Show Tony Garnett said: “The Cheshire Show is such an important part of our community and remains a great focus for agricultural excellence – I am especially looking forward to this year’s show as we are delighted to be welcoming Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex as our 2015 President.

“So many people go into making the Show such a tremendous success and it will be an honour to share their stories with The Countess.

“Cheshire is well known for its thriving and vibrant farming community and, as always, this year’s show will be a true reflection of all that is good and great about it.”

Were you at the show today? Take a look in the gallery above and see if you can spot yourself in the pictures.