Final preparations underway for Tockwith Show near York

First held back in the 1940s Tockwith Show is now one of the biggest agricultural shows in the region and attracts around eleven thousand visitors during the day-long event.

More than 70 volunteers have been working on creating the 2025 show, and the Show Chair Georgina Watson says without their help the event wouldn’t be possible.

Georgina said: “A huge amount of work goes into the show, and Sunday will see the culmination of months of planning and discussion.

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"It’s always exciting in the run-up to the show to see the field taking shape with the marquees going up, the animal pens being created and the main arena being set out.”

Although this year’s show will include a range of familiar farm animals including cattle, pigs, sheep, horses and goats, visitors will be able to enjoy some more exotic animal displays including camel racing and giant tortoises.

Almost ready for Sunday (Image: pic supplied)

On Sunday there will be a schedule of nearly 300 classes ranging from haybales to horses, cakes to classic cars and poetry to pigs, offering more than six thousand pounds in prize money.

Georgina said that as a charity an important part of the show was to provide education alongside the entertainment.

“We want to showcase how and why agriculture is such an important part of this region’s economy and heritage. It’s a chance for everyone to see for themselves just how much our farmers impact our daily lives.”

Each year the show has a main theme and this year it’s cows.

Georgina continued: “From ‘have a go’ milking experiences for our younger visitors, to opportunities to see some rare breeds, we’ll be shining a light on the work of our fabulous dairy and bovine farmers.

“One of our main priorities as a registered charity is to provide educational experiences for children, which is why all under 12s are allowed in free, and on the day we want them to get hands-on with a range of different activities including learning how to milk a cow!”

Now the organisers have their fingers crossed for sunshine at the weekend.

The Met Office is predicting a little light rain early on, with it forecast to be fine by mid-morning with sun and blue skies from lunchtime.

Georgina added: “The weather is the only thing we can’t arrange but whatever the weather I know it’s going to be a great day out for the family and all the hard work will have been worthwhile.”