Thousands enjoy the Worcester Show at Worcester Racecourse

The show saw people pack into Worcester Racecourse for the fourth year in a row for a seven-hour extravaganza. 

The show kicked off with a procession around the park to the beat of the Dhol drummers. 

There were dozens of live acts on the main stage for people to enjoy, including the Secret Cabaret, who thrilled the audience with covers of songs like 'Mony Mony' by Tommy James and The Shondells and 'A Little Respect' by Erasure. 

There were also bhangra performers on the stage that got audience members dancing. 

DANCE- The crowd loves the music (Image: Ryan Smith)

Among them were Jade Smith and Mike Beadle, who were at their first-ever Worcester Show.

ALL SMILES- Jade Smith and Mike Beadle at their first Worcester Show (Image: Ryan Smith)

They told the Worcester News they were having a great time and were really enjoying the music. 

There was also a wide selection of stands to take a look around and shop around at.

St Richard's Hospice were dressed in full fairy tale attire to raise cash for the charity.

FAIRY TALE- The king of St Richard's Hospice and his friend the giant. (Image: Ryan Smith)

Youngsters were able to have fun on a merry-go-round, a mini football pitch and and take part in plenty of arts and crafts. 

The ice cream van was particularly popular with people looking for stay cool in the searing heat. 

Steve Tamplin, who was at his first show, was one of the re-enactors highlighting the importance of the battle of Worcester.

HISTORY- Steve Tamplin in full battle of Worcester attire. (Image: Ryan Smith)

He told the Worcester News he had found the event to be hot but friendly and felt there had been a good crowd who had taken an interest in the city's history. 

The Worcester Mela, a group set up to spread the message of 'love not hate' through creativity, had its own stage and marquee.

PARTY- Jin and Seetal on the Worcester Mela stage. (Image: Ryan Smith)

As well as enjoying the sounds of south asia on stage, youngsters were able to take part in dance and arts and crafts workshops. 

The competition marquee showed off the range of incredible flowers, vegetables, cakes, art and photography all vying for first, second and third prize. 

And on the food front, vendors were offering cuisine from across the world, including America, Spain, Turkey and India. 

FANCY A KEBAB?- Richard Hobbs and nephew Carter. (Image: Ryan Smith)

Richard Hobbs from Posh Kebab said this year's show was much better and busier than last year and confirmed they'd be back in 2025.