From performing dogs and birds of prey to strong cheeses and meaty pies, the Cressing Temple Barns Country Show saw thousands turn out over the weekend.
With something for everyone the show featured the Swords of Chivalry Re-enactment group, who fought for their honour in front of the watching crowd, terrier racing with children trying to out run the athletic animals, clowns and circus workshops and a goat show with children's petting pen.
All manner of stalls were set up around the site selling everything from willow baskets and arts and crafts to dog treats, and for the children who still had energy left after playing with the animals, there was trampolining to wear them out.
The successful event, held in near perfect summer weather, had something for everyone with medieval knights alongside basket weaving and trampolines.
Represented on the day, and bringing in plenty of visitors, was the local branch of the Newfoundland Club, Three Counties Newfoundland, who raise money for rescue dogs.
With several Newfies with them, the dogs proved a big hit with children and adults alike, with some even putting their size to use and towing carts around the show ground.
Sue Trower had a small selection of her dogs with her, she said: "They are just an incredible breed of dogs.
"I have ten of them at home and have been breeding them for ten years now, I love them.
"Shows like this mean we can show how brilliant these dogs are and bring in a bit of money for the welfare side, which rehomes and looks after Newfies."
The breeder, who runs Freddy Bears from her home in Ramsey, continued: "Newfoundlands maybe big but they are incredibly friendly.
"They just have a loveable nature and are great with kids – but they do get slobber and fur everywhere.
"There is a special relationship between Newfies and their owners – we can do a lot more together than just go for a walk.
"They are great swimmers, so you can swim them and take them out on a boat. The Newfoundland club has its own lake.
"They can also tow carts, which makes for more fun than just walking them."
Fellow club member Liz Boothey, from Wethersfield, added: "Last year we made £1,000 from doing country shows.
"Cressing Temple Barns is a great venue, and the weather has been great this weekend."
Les Gosling, from Halstead, was there with his wife and two German Shepherds, he said: "I am here because it is a great venue, and we can bring the dogs.
"The history to this place is great, that along with the dog show and the great weather makes for a good day out.
"I am into my photography so when you come to a place like this and the weather is like this, it is perfect."
Tracy Alsop, from Colchester, brought along her one-year-old dog Pebbles. She said: "The dog show has been brilliant and it is a good place to socialise Pebbles.
"We want to get her used to other people and dogs and she has been good so far today."
