CRAVEN kicks off its agricultural show season on Saturday (August 17) with Gargrave Show.

The 118th annual show will take place at the usual showground in front of Eshton Hall and will feature cattle, sheep and horse-jumping.

There will also be shire horses and the increasingly popular dog show.

Taking place in the main ring will be the start of the fell races, from midday, mounted fancy dress, and another increasingly popular event at Gargrave, a parade of vintage cars, classic tractors and vintage military vehicles.

Also taking place in the main ring will be the grand parade and presentation of cups, followed by the final round of the dog show, best in show.

Finishing off the day will be children's sports and egg-throwing with terrier racing the last event in the main ring.

Show secretary, Paul Watson, said everything was in place for another great day for Gargrave Show.

"We've got a lot of vintage vehicles this year, they are very popular, there will be all the usual as well, we are looking forward to a great day on Saturday, " he said.

The show opens to the public at 8am. Admission £12 for adults, £6 for seniors and children 12 to 18 years old, and free for under 11s.