A MOTORBIKE stunt display is set to be one of the highlights of this year's Otley Show.

The 2017 event takes place on Saturday, May 20 and will once again feature a wealth of traditional attractions.

The livestock, horse, animal, produce and craft entries will be complemented by birds-of-prey displays and other returning favourites including The Sheep Show and tug-of-war contest.

A farriers' competition, dry stone walling demonstration, ferret racing, and folk music marquee, along with a variety of trade and refreshments stalls, are also lined up for the day by organisers Wharfedale Agricultural Society.

Show Secretary Janet Raw said: "This year Otley Show also welcomes The Squibb Freestyle Stunt Team in the main ring and, in between their two displays, Ben Potter will be holding his Eagle and Vulture Bird of Prey Display.

"Returning again will be favourites Richard Savory, with The Sheep Show, and Otley Brass Band who will be performing throughout the day.

"Following last year’s successful show we are hoping to once more be favoured with a dry and warm day.

"Being the oldest one-day agricultural show in the country and one of the largest in the north, Otley Show continues to support the region’s farming and agricultural communities as well as providing a major boost to the local economy.

"As usual this year's will feature the traditional livestock and animal classes - cattle, sheep, horses, rabbits, hamsters and dogs, supported by classes showcasing the best of local produce, handicrafts and floral art.

"New classes have been introduced for Veteran Horses and Ridden Cobs, as well as many new ones in the Produce and Handicraft section."

Entries for all classes are being accepted until April 20 and schedules are available from the Show offices at 15 Bridge Street, Otley - or can be downloaded from otleyshow.org.uk where, for 2017, horse, cattle and sheep exhibitors can enter online.

Mrs Raw added: "We are also delighted to host a Show for Bloodhounds this year and the judging for this will take place throughout the day, with four packs of hounds.

"There is currently, however a ban on exhibiting poultry but a Pigeon and Egg Show can still be held. "The committee is anxiously waiting and hoping that the ban will be lifted in time for a full Poultry Show to take place."

Tickets can be bought from the website and cost £8 in advance or £9 on the day for adults (£5 or £6 for seniors, and £2 or £3 for children) with family tickets costing £22.

Parking at the showground costs £2.