The event - a display of Yorkshire’s best farming, agriculture, countryside and culture - is already a sell-out and has been setting up ahead of the first day tomorrow. It runs until Friday.
Here are ten pictures from around the showground.
9. Star of the show
Moss, the sheepdog takes centre stage with presenter Christine Talbot and singer Lizzie Jones as they welcome sheepdog trials in the main ring this week for the first time. Photo: Simon Hulme
10. Herding and handling
A handler gets her cattle into position as they set up at The Great Yorkshire Show on Monday. Photo: Simon Hulme
11. Floral extravaganza
Courtney Huntley pictured in front of the Great Yorkshire Show Floral display by Jonathan Moseley. Photo: Simon Hulme
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