The frenzied pace of Cumbria’s summer life continues with another helping of showtime.

England’s biggest village show, Skelton, is the second in a full season of agricultural events around the county.

It is expected to attract thousands of visitors and competitors.

Despite forecasters predicting showers all day, organisers say tomorrow’s show will go on no matter what the weather throws at it.

Show director John Slee said: “The ground is pretty dry, despite the rain we’ve had over past days.

“Several weeks of sunshine and a lot of drainage work has meant the showground is still in good condition.”

Held in the picturesque setting of Old Park at Hutton-in-the-Forest, the country show has earned a reputation for being a great day out for all the family.

Entries are strong across all classes, with organisers adding another 15ft to the industrial marquee to cope with the numbers of exhibitors. The craft tent has also doubled in size.

Chairman Andrew Bargh said there were 500 classes taking place on show day.

“It is heartening to see continued support when the rural economy is so fragile,” he said.

And Mr Slee said sheep entries were edging towards 500, with strong numbers in the beef livestock classes.

“Dairy numbers are one of the weaknesses, but that is to be expected with the current milk price crisis facing our county’s farmers,” he added.

In the main ring, attractions include the Vander Wheel of Death, along with Drakes of Hazard, a sheepdog trial that involves herding Indian running ducks.

Other highlights on the day will be the display of vintage vehicles, the fast-paced Scurry racing, the Meerkat Roadshow, and a Little Giant steam traction engine.

The show is hosting the popular inter-schools challenge and Creation Station Kids Zone. Children are encouraged to take along a pet and enter the Child with Pet competition,.

Admission charges are adults £10, OAPs and youths aged to 14 to 21 £5, and kids under-14 go free.