Despite the wind and rain that greeted show-goers for parts of this year’s Royal Cornwall Show, more than 111,000 people braved the elements to enjoy everything that was on offer.

Announcing the total, show secretary Christopher Riddle said the show had still proven to be successful over the three days.

“It’s not surprising the attendance wasn’t quite as high as it might have been, but once again our visitors still turn out in their numbers to enjoy the show come rain or shine and we are grateful for their support.

“It was pleasing to see the competitive livestock sections were so well supported, with new entry records set this year in both the sheep and pig sections, the show continues to go from strength to strength.

“That special Royal Cornwall atmosphere shone through despite the less than perfect conditions, and we celebrated and showcased the best of our area’s agricultural and food production industry.”

One of the highlights of the show was the visit by His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex on Friday, during what was by far the best day weather wise during the event.

“The Earl enjoyed a varied tour of the showground and took great interest in those he met and presented some trophies during the grand parade of prize winning livestock,” Christopher added. “The visit drew to a close in the Cornwall Food & Farming Pavilion where His Royal Highness enjoyed talking with a range of local food and drink producers and left with a hamper full of Cornish delicacies to enjoy.”

The headline main ring entertainment acts were well received with the Bolddog Lings freestyle motocross stunt team and falconer Ben Potter’s eagle and vulture show offering two very different spectacles.

A break in the weather on the Friday permitted show favourites The RAF Falcons parachute team to make a dramatic appearance and on the Thursday the Band of HM Royal Marines (Plymouth) performed in the main arena.

Local all-female vintage tractor formation team the Fergie Fillies completed the main ring programme. Their patriotic precision display coupled with a large helping of Cornish humour proved a hit with show-goers.

“Our hard-working, dedicated team of volunteer stewards and staff worked even harder than usual to ensure the show ran as smoothly as possible in light of the weather conditions,” Christopher concluded.

The post show clean-up has begun and plans for the 2018 instalment of Cornwall’s largest event (7th, 8th & 9th June), will now begin.