ORGANISERS are making final preparations for this year's Keighley Show – which takes place on Saturday, September 3.

After an enforced two-year absence due to the pandemic, the annual extravaganza is back.

And Keighley & District Agricultural Society hopes the public will rally round in support of the event, which is being held at Marley playing fields.

Admission to the showground is being offered at the same price as in 2007.

Thanks to funding from Keighley Town Council, everyone aged 16 and over will pay just £5.

Under-16s accompanied by a paying adult will be admitted free.

A wide range of family attractions will be on offer.

Entertainment will include a performance from strongman John Evans-The Balance of Power!

SMJ Falconry, based at Oxenhope, will be bringing a selection of its birds of prey. As well as discovering more about the birds’ features and abilities, there will be a chance for people to take part in themed games and quizzes for children.

Youngsters from dance school ShowKids will showcase their talents.

Ever-popular terrier racing will be making a return, plus there will be ferret racing and a fun dog show.

A range of equestrian classes will run throughout the day.

Vintage cars will be on show courtesy of the Craven Old Wheels Society, and there will be a display of vintage tractors.

Also lined up for the event are children's amusements, an array of trade stands, a licensed bar and catering provision.

There will be the usual, traditional agricultural classes – including cattle, sheep and pygmy goats.

Around 60 classes – including some for children – will feature in the handicraft, flower arranging, art, photography and baking sections, and there will be over 100 classes in the horticulture section.

Exhibited produce in the horticulture section will be auctioned off at around 4pm, and flower arrangements about half an hour later.

Free car parking will be available at the site, or visitors can use a free vintage bus service – run by Keighley Bus Museum Trust – which will run regularly between Hanover Street in Keighley and the showground, via the railway station.

Show president this year is Andrew Wood.

He said he hoped the show – which was first held 65 years ago – would "bounce back and move forward" after its enforced absence.

For full details about the show, visit keighleyshow.co.uk.