It’s two days of great fun... and not just for farmers!

Perth Show chairman Peter Stewart said securing the two national cattle shows in the one year was a “terrific achievement”.

“Both will bring business to the city and crowds to Perth Show,” he said, “with many involved opting to stay locally for the whole weekend.

“Both the Simmental and Highland Cattle gathering organisers have chosen Perth Show for their 2017 event because they know we host such events extremely well and we’re delighted to welcome them as a key part of this year’s offering.”

The annual highlight will also feature showjumping, champion farriers in action, sheep shearing demonstrations, kids’ activity centres, food and drink, the show’s popular food festival partner Perthshire On A Plate – with celebrity chefs Jean-Christophe Novelli and Nick Nairn – the glorious parade of champions, vintage vehicles, pipe band, pet competition, craft stands, SWI showcase competitions and agricultural and commercial trade stands.

Perth Show always has an eye on the next generation and is delighted to welcome back the Royal Highland Education Trust (RHET).

Throughout the two days, RHET will offer a range of hands-on activities for children including a lambing simulator, an oilseed rape press and the ever-popular Daisy – the milking cow. And the education trust hopes to set up information points around the showground detailing the different sectors and their role in Scottish agriculture.

“Perth Show attracts thousands of visitors each year,” said secretary Neil Forbes. “This year’s show will continue to feature many of the traditional aspects of agricultural shows, valued by generations of farmers, as well as the new and exciting visitor attractions.

“The two-day event promises lots to see and do - whether it be pouring over the latest state-of- the-art agricultural machinery, admiring the finest four-legged competitors, watching a celebrity chef in action, trying your hand on a challenging sideshow, enjoying hospitality at one of the many trade and business stands, stopping for a tasty bite or a brew at the Food Marquee, delighting in the show ring stars, shopping from the wide variety of goods and crafts or cheering on your favourite tug o’ war team,” enthused Neil. “And our festival will draw to a close with the show’s ‘Ceilidh In The Park’.

“Perth Show is so much more than just a day out for the farmers,” stressed Neil. “It’s a key feature on the city’s annual calendar of events and a great day out for all the family.”