It's show time and there's lots on offer in the Lorton valley this weekend.

As well as the well-contested sheep, horses, ponies, goats and dog classes, there will be fell races for all ages, carriage driving, sheep dog trials, hound trailing, wrestling and lots of trade stands and entertainment at Loweswater Show.

Times and Star: Angora goats at last year's showAngora goats at last year's show (Image: Rachel Stewart Photography)

Hundreds of home-made delights will be on display in the popular industrial and craft tents.

Cockermouth Mechanics Band will be playing to the crowds.

There will be children's games, hawk display, beer tent and catering.

The ever-popular dog classes can be entered on the day. There will be classes for foxhounds, terriers, gun and sheep dogs as well as the highly-contested children's pet dogs.

Times and Star: Champion Horse at last year's showChampion Horse at last year's show (Image: Rachel Stewart Photography)

Lots of sheep are expected, from local fell breeds, Herdwicks and Swaledales, to the lowland Texels, Beltex, Charollais and Jacobs.

There are also classes for young handlers to show their skills.

The poultry marquee cannot be held this year due to Defra rules concerning avian flu.

A hardworking team of 60 have been working tirelessly behind the scenes. Agriculture secretary Rachel Moore said: "After the slightly damp and unpredictable summer we are really looking forward to putting on a good day out in an absolutely stunning setting which we are so lucky to have."

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Loweswater Show will be held on Sunday, September 3, opposite New House Farm. It opens at 10am. The Grand Parade will be held at 3pm, followed by Fancy Dress and 
Childrens’ Games at 3.30pm, organised by Greysouthern Young Farmers.

Admission is £7 adults, £5 senior citizens, under 13s free.