More than 95,000 visitors are expected to flock to this year's New Forest Show, which starts today.
The three-day extravaganza at New Park in Brockehurst has a jam-packed schedule with attractions for everyone.
Here's just some of the highlights on offer this year.
Follow live coverage from the show today here
1) Household Cavalry
The Musical Ride of the Household Cavalry will be the main attraction in the rings this year.
They will be appearing for the first time in 20 years following requests from the public.
The Household Cavalry will be performing their musical ride twice each day, at 1pm and 4.30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday at 2pm and 5pm and Thursday at 1.30pm and 5.30pm.
There will also be the traditional showjumping with international classes taking place on all three days and Ringwood Brewery Heavy Horse Musical Drive.
2) World Darts Champion, Scott Mitchell.
Hailing from Bransgore, World Darts champion Scott Mitchell is on his way to becoming a household name.
The 45-year-old farmer from Bransgore has agreed to judge the best of British beef at the show.
Scott shot to fame earlier this year after winning the British Darts Organisation world championship at Lakeside Country Club in Frimley Green, Surrey.
He immediately pledged to buy his dad Jeff, 67, a new tractor and duly kept his promise a few weeks later.
The darts ace is likely to be mobbed by fans when he arrives at New Park on the second day of the three-day extravaganza.
3) Livestock competitions
With a record number of overall entries for this year's cattle, pig and sheep sections, the 2015 show is on course to be the best yet.
The sheep section has received more than 1,000 entries this year, with some classes even doubling the number of last year’s entries.
There will be 180 pens with extra rings created to take the increase in entry numbers.
And for the first time, the National Dexter Show will be taking place on Wednesday and Thursday.
Originating in the South West of Ireland, Dexters are the smallest native breed of cattle in the British Isles.
4) The Strongest Eagle in Africa
Jura, the Crowned Hawk Eagle, who holds the title of the strongest eagle in Africa, will be appearing at the show.
Jura is owned by CJ’s Birds of Prey, a family business run by the daughter and father combination of Charlotte Hill and dad, John.
CJs Birds of Prey will be just one of attractions located in the Countryside Area of the Showground for visitors to enjoy.
There will also be fly-fishing demonstrations and interacting with Beagles to watching game cooking.
5) Jam, flowers and cakes - record number of WI entries
It's a double celebration for the WI this year, with a record number of entries, on this, their centenary year.
A massive 1,200 entries have been made across 12 different classes ranging from flower arranging and jam making to baking and many more.
Visitors to the show will be able to browse amongst the wonderful produce and craft exhibits on display that will be carefully created by WI members.
6) Family fun
With this year's theme, 'Join the Adventure', there is lots for families to see, including the sheep show, ferret racing, falconry displays and live blacksmiths forge. In the Heart of the Forest area, youngsters can even try milking a cow or building a piece of cob wall. There is even a chance to try their hand at scavenging and den building in the Education Zone.
7) The New Forest's very own Chelsea Flower Show
With beautifully landscaped gardens, budding blooms, sweet pea classes and incredible foliage, the flower classes at the New Forest Show are enough to wow the best green-fingered experts. The show also includes the Southern Vegetable Championships with displays of plants and flowers from trade nurseries also on offer.
8) Top nosh
Hog roasts, Cornish pasties, noodles, crepes, beer, cider and more. A full gastronomic range of goodies will be on offer to hungry show-goers hoping to satisfy their appetite. As well as the food stands, there will be more than 600 trade stands exhibiting this year, with crafts, food and farming area and more than 35 local producers selling tempting gifts and items.
9) Cookery demos with talented chefs
Some of the top chefs in the county will be talking you through how to make delicious meals using the produce from the Local Food and Farming section of the Show. The Cookery Demonstration Theatre runs all day every day of the Show from 9.30am - 5.30pm. Chefs demonstrating this year include James Golding, chef director, The Pig Hotels, Luke Holder, Lime Wood Hotel, Luke Matthews, Chewton Glen Hotel.
10) Adventures in Leisureland
New Forest District Council will be hosting a magical garden to promote healthy lifestyles.
Visitors will be invited into a magical garden with inflatable Waterwalkerz in a pool. They can take part in a timed fitness challenge to beat the clock - step into the vortex and grab the Queen of Hearts card.
Go to newforestshow.co.uk for more information and ticket prices
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