THE 118th Okehampton Show proved to be a scorcher, taking place on the hottest day of the year.

Temperatures topped 36C at the Stoney Park Showground as people turned out to enjoy the atmosphere.

Dangerous Steve juggling and riding his motorcycle at Okehampton Show, video Alan Quick

Ben Atkinson with his horses in the main ring at Okehampton Show. AQ 2071
Ben Atkinson with his horses in the main ring at Okehampton Show. AQ 2071 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
There were great entries in the Open Classes at Okehampton Show. AQ 8796
There were great entries in the Open Classes at Okehampton Show. AQ 8796 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

While the sheep, cattle and goat classes could not go ahead due to the bluetongue outbreak, there were pig and equine classes along with poultry.

The Show had filled some of the areas where the livestock should have been, The Devon Axe team in the Cattle Ring and M and M Plant providing digger and quad bike displays in the Sheep Ring.

Ben Atkinson Action Horses in the main ring. AQ 8894
Ben Atkinson Action Horses in the main ring. AQ 8894 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Dangerous Steve provided main ring entertainment. AQ 8916
Dangerous Steve provided main ring entertainment. AQ 8916 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

More main ring entertainment was provided but the crowds favourites were Ben Atkinson Action Horses, Dangerous Steve and his motorbike antics, family fun with Rob Pudner of Entertainingly Different and many of the horse classes.

There were gun dog displays, falconry, ferret racing, gymnastics, a magician, a vintage parade, parade of hounds, Okehampton Excelsior Silver Band, driving classes and more.

North Dartmoor Search and Rescue stand was a winner at Okehampton Show. AQ 8848
North Dartmoor Search and Rescue stand was a winner at Okehampton Show. AQ 8848 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

A busy avenue at Okehampton Show. AQ 8812
A busy avenue at Okehampton Show. AQ 8812 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The Food Hall was busy all day and the Open Classes saw a very large number of entries in a range of classes.

There were trade stands aplenty and the music stage was busy throughout.

Dangerous Steve on one of his bikes in the main ring. AQ 2077
Dangerous Steve on one of his bikes in the main ring. AQ 2077 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Mole Avon of Crediton and Okehampton welcomed visitors to their stand. AQ 8822
Mole Avon of Crediton and Okehampton welcomed visitors to their stand. AQ 8822 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The beekeeping tent, YFC tent, crafts, vintage displays, rural skills, blacksmith tent and others were great to visit.

Show President was Stuart Luxton, who runs a beef and sheep farm on the outskirts of Okehampton which also has a busy farm shop, Farmer Luxton, said it was an honour to be president.

The Devon Air Ambulance stand at Okehampton Show. AQ 8823
The Devon Air Ambulance stand at Okehampton Show. AQ 8823 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Adam Hooper was busy on the Taw Valley Creamery stand. AQ 8930
Adam Hooper was busy on the Taw Valley Creamery stand. AQ 8930 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

He followed his father who was president in 1994 and before him his great uncle Kenneth Watts.

He thanked everyone who worked hard to make Okehampton Show a success this year.

Trevor Wayborn with The Sheep Show at Okehampton Show. AQ 2046
Trevor Wayborn with The Sheep Show at Okehampton Show. AQ 2046 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Ben Atkinson on two of his horses at the Okehampton Show. AQ 2055
Ben Atkinson on two of his horses at the Okehampton Show. AQ 2055 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The Show has the added bonus of taking place in the foothills of the northern edge of the beautiful Dartmoor National Park, affording lovely views for all who go along.

Heavy horse judging in the main ring. AQ 2045
Heavy horse judging in the main ring. AQ 2045 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)