Dumfries Present is ready to make its triumphant return subsequent month after a three-year hiatus.
The area’s largest present will make its comeback following the coronavirus pandemic with livestock exhibitors from close to and much making the journey to Park Farm on Saturday, August 6.
Present chairman Calum McGinley mentioned: “It’s been a long-awaited return and we’re trying ahead to it to place all the things again into motion once more.
“Sheep numbers are properly up and the horses are up there. I haven’t heard about commerce stands however we had a gathering with the commerce exhibitors through the winter and so they have been eager to get going once more as a result of they respect the native exhibits.
“It’s wonderful how within the final three years what number of new companies have cropped up.
“The meals tent is a giant a part of Dumfries Present as properly so it’s good to get them again in and let the general public see how good issues are in Dumfries and Galloway.”
Hundreds of individuals flock to the present discipline yearly and it’s hoped these crowds will return subsequent month. Leisure this 12 months will embody The Sheep Present and the principle ring leisure is Riders of The Storm.
Daffy Dill, a classic equipment show, a rodeo bull, Dumfries Pipe Band, face portray and Nithsdale Alpacas will even be a part of the festivities.
Secretary Susan Bicket mentioned: “We’re actually trying ahead to seeing everyone this 12 months.
“We’re hoping all of it goes easily and the climate is sweet. We’re hoping we’ve bought a number of folks to see and there’s a lot to do.
“Our preparation has been a bit completely different this 12 months. We’d form of bought issues in place in 2020 and lots of issues had been carried over to this 12 months. Thankfully we’ve been in a position to try this however there have been modifications as properly. However we’re trying ahead to it.
“We’ve bought exhibitors coming from everywhere in the nation and we’re trying ahead to seeing everyone as soon as once more.”