The Kaikohe AP&H Association is promising a great family day out when it stages its annual show for the 90th time on Saturday.
There would be all sorts of things for children to see and do, secretary Margaret Osborne said, including baking, floral artistry and numerous hobbies, scarecrow-making and garden in a wheelbarrow competitions (for adults too).
Entertainment would be provided by Rob Bloor with his Kiwi Circus of Fire and Giant Bubbles, music with Jack Tane and a performance by DDF Dance Troupe.
Woodchopping was returning, shearing was expected to be as popular as ever, and the area set aside for small animals, rare breeds and animal petting area was also expected to draw a crowd.
"The usual equestrian and livestock events will be all go," Ms Osborne added.