Organisers of the Cheshire County Show believe more than 80,000 visitors attended this year's agricultural event.
The show was once again a bustling hive of activity as thousands of visitors, exhibitors and animals came together at the Tabley showground near Knutsford.
"Although the weather wasn't as nice as last year visitors have still been out here in great spirits" said Nigel Evans, Executive Director of the Cheshire County Show.
"Numbers of exhibitors and visitors are swelling. It is a showcase for the county and I think people recognise that and are hugely supportive."
Drawing in the crowds was the promise of an exciting two days full of stunts, famous faces and a celebration of all that is great and good about farming in Cheshire.
Among those meeting and greeting was Corrie star Charlie Lawson who now runs his own farm shop in Prestbury.
"It has been every bit as good as my last visit. I am delighted to support agriculture and the countryside in Cheshire," he said.
Fellow ex-Corrie star Sean Wilson, who starred as Martin Platt for 20 years in the popular soap, has established Saddleworth Cheese Company.
He was at the show to talk about his latest handmade cheeses in the Roberts Bakery Food Hall.
Sean said: "It is always a fantastic atmosphere here. We have been coming for a few years and there is a genuine interest in cheese and local produce."
Fromage was a theme for this year's show with a campaign launched by local producers to halt the decline of Cheshire Cheese.
The first woman to train a Grand National winner was also on hand to judge a prestigious competition for young riders.
Jenny Pitman, who won with Corbiere in 1983, judged the Lord Leverhulme Gold Cup, which was contested by riders aged between 14 and 25 on the Tabley showground.
"It has been a sheer delight. My job at the show was to judge the performances but also to give encouragement, things have gone well for some and not well for others and that's par for the course.
"It's all about the attention to detail that the children need to pay to be the best and be champions.
"It is hard work to keep a show going but it is important for the countryside and the farmers," said Jenny.
Also keeping the crowds entertained was the motorcycle stunt team the Bolddog Lings, which was back by public demand.
The real stars of the show, however, were the hundreds of livestock and other animals that came from all over the country to compete for the coveted titles.
Some of the competition highlights were the cattle, light horse and dog shows which all saw a massive number of entries with some of the finest animals in the country.
One of the main aims of the show is to bring the farming community and the general public closer together and the Sainsbury's Agri Centre helped to do just that by giving people of all ages the chance to meet farmers and see animals up close.
The public could also try a range of other countryside pursuits such as clay shooting, archery and even duck herding in the 'Countryside Experience' area, which has now been part of the show for four years.
Tony Garnett, Chairman of the Cheshire County Show, said: "Attendance is increasing – it is a show that is bulging at the seams!
"All the support from exhibitors and visitors really cements the show as one of the highlights of the agricultural calendar."
