Boyton Hall, Roxwell, Sunday, May 22, tel: 01245 360442 www.essexyoungfarmers.com

This annual event is one of the most popular of its kind in Essex, drawing around 14,000 visitors to this showcase of all things rural.

Organised and run entirely by members of the Essex Young Farmers, the show promises to thrill, entertain and educate. Attractions include a craft hall with stands bursting with creativity demonstrating a range of skills, from homemade jewellery to works of art.

There's also a food hall with tasty delights, from a chocolate fountain to handmade goodies.

Look out too for the farmers' market which will be showcasing local produce while in the horticultural tent you'll find shrubs, plants, flowers and herbs for the garden.

In the Exhibition Hall, the young farmers will be showing off their abilities in cooking, drawing, painting and sewing while in the Horse Ring there'll be performances and equestrian games.

You'll be able to see all different breeds of farm animals in the Livestock Area while in the two Main Rings there'll always be something going on throughout the day.

Finally, in the Game Fair you can get up close with the ferrets and hounds and fin out about fly fishing and taxidermy.