A WHEELY spectacular event is set to be the main attraction at this year's Dorset County Show.

With less than a month to go until the popular annual show, organisers have revealed that this year's main ring will host ex-world championship motocross rider Jason Smyth.

Jason, who will bring his Adrenaline Tour to Dorchester Showground, will perform a series of live jaw-dropping stunts over the weekend.

Dorset County Show takes place this year on Saturday, September 7 and Sunday, September 8 and celebrates the best of rural life in the county.

The show attracts more than 60,000 people each year and boasts a variety of attractions, livestock and family fun.

Jason’s display promises to provide show-goers with plenty of thrills and spills, crammed with spectacular tricks on both quad bikes and motorbikes. The routine will also include quad freestyle, which is rare in the UK, with huge jumps over ramps and other obstacles.

Visitors are also encouraged to visit the Fabulous Food & Farming Education Area, where there will be information on the important role farming plays in our everyday lives and allows children to learn while they have fun with interactive displays.

Agriculture is at the heart of the show, and throughout the weekend hundreds of competitive classes will be taking place for cattle, sheep, goats and pigs, through to homecraft, horticulture and sheep shearing. Poultry, rabbits and alpacas will also be on show, with falconry displays, scurry racing and the grand parade of award-winning livestock.

Food enthusiasts will have the opportunity to visit a range of stalls showcasing local producers from across Dorset.

New for 2019, the show is introducing ‘Dorchester Street’ to its trade stand offering, encouraging show-goers to support local businesses as well as give them the opportunity to discover what’s available in the town throughout the year.

High-end country items will also be on offer in the specialist ‘Shopping@TheAvenue’ marquee.

Will Hyde, show secretary, said: "We are so proud of our line-up of attractions and entertainment for this year’s Dorset County Show, there really is something for everyone. We are also pleased to welcome BBC Radio Solent over the weekend which will give visitors the chance to be a BBC radio presenter in the mock studio.

"My team and I specifically put in the time each year to research and ensure our programme of activities appeals to all ages and a variety of interests, while still promoting and celebrating agriculture in Dorset. We are looking forward to giving people one last weekend of family fun to send summer out with a bang."

Tickets cost £15 until August 31 when they will rise to £18. Children under 16 can enter for free.

To find out more and book tickets, visit dorsetcountyshow.co.uk or call 01305 264249.