It's all go at the Canterbury showgrounds Wednesday morning, as the gates open for the annual agricultural show.
More than a 100,000 people came to last year's three-day event, and organisers are aiming to top that this year with kids getting in free for a second time.
RNZ rural reporter Sally Murphy is at the showgrounds with Richard Lemon, an A&P show stalwart.
Murphy spoke to Corin Dann.
