Daring acts and prize cows - Driffield Show in pictures

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The Driffield Show celebrates the best of the region's farming industry

16 July 2025

Thousands of people attended this year's Driffield Show.

Visitors enjoyed livestock competitions, exhibitions and food and drink stalls at the annual event.

Other highlights included dog and pony shows, a junior showjumping competition, craft sessions and gardening classes, as well as displays of the latest farming technology and a motorbike stunt show.

Running on and off since 1854, the agricultural event takes place on the Driffield Showground just outside the East Yorkshire town.

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A prize-winning cow relaxes with his champion sash and rosette
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BBC Radio Humberside broadcast live from the showground
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Many local food producers had stalls selling their wares
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There were displays of the latest agricultural equipment
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The livestock displays were popular with the public
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National Farmers' Union president Tom Bradshaw spoke to BBC Radio Humberside
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The livestock competitions proved popular
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Radio Humberside presenter Carla Greene won a highland cow live on air
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The show has been running since 1854
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Crowds enjoyed displays like this motorbike stunt show as the rider performed daring tricks in mid-air
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Thousands of people attended the event at the Driffield Showground

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