The country show was first held in the market town in the 1790s, meaning it has been running for over 200 years. The crowds can reach 15,000 in fine weather, and over the years the traditional livestock classes have been joined by fun entertainment.
Yorkshire Post photographer James Hardisty went along.
5. Otley Show, held in Otley, West Yorkshire, one of the first of 50 agricultural society shows to be held in Yorkshire each year. Pictured Judging of the Overall and Junior Shetland Pony Champion. Picture By Yorkshire Post Photographer, James Hardisty. Date: 20th May 2023.
Judging of the Overall and Junior Shetland Pony Champion. Photo: James Hardisty
6. Otley Show, held in Otley, West Yorkshire, one of the first of 50 agricultural society shows to be held in Yorkshire each year. Pictured Rob Bedford, of Hartshead Hall Farm, Liversedge, Brighouse, preparing their 5 year old Shire Horse for showing. Picture By Yorkshire Post Photographer, James Hardisty. Date: 20th May 2023.
Pictured Rob Bedford, of Hartshead Hall Farm, Liversedge, Brighouse, preparing their 5 year old Shire Horse for showing. Photo: James Hardisty
7. Otley Show, held in Otley, West Yorkshire, one of the first of 50 agricultural society shows to be held in Yorkshire each year. Pictured Sheep arriving at the show ahead of judging. Picture By Yorkshire Post Photographer, James Hardisty. Date: 20th May 2023.
Sheep arriving at the show ahead of judging. Photo: James Hardisty
8. Otley Show, held in Otley, West Yorkshire, one of the first of 50 agricultural society shows to be held in Yorkshire each year. Pictured Champion Limousin, 'Sassy Lassy', at Otley Show, with it's owner Alex Nutter of Higham, Burnley, Lancashire. Picture By Yorkshire Post Photographer, James Hardisty. Date: 20th May 2023.
Pictured Champion Limousin, 'Sassy Lassy', at Otley Show, with it's owner Alex Nutter of Higham, Burnley, Lancashire. Photo: James Hardisty