CROOKLAND’S Country Festival saw record numbers of people join in their 14th year.

The annual festival, held at the Westmorland County Showground in Crookland, took place between May 28 and 29, and saw a gathering of thousands of people alongside county wide businesses, performers, and musicians.

The weekend saw a range of kite displays, arena demonstrations, marquees, competitions, historic cars, military vehicles, vintage emporium, food venders and drinks.

Organisations who attended the Crook Women’s Institute, Daimler Dingo, Todds of Kendal, Smile Factor 10, Westmorland Motor Club, Thai Takeaway, Shed 1, The Beer Engine, The Crook Morris Dancers and many more.

Christine Knipe, chief executive of Westmorland County Agricultural Society, said: “It’s been phenomenal all day here.

“We’re so glad to see it all come back this year.

“So much has gone into it this year and this is our fourteenth annual event since we started.

“There are a lot of members of the public who are glad to be back. Our last show was in 2019, but with Covid we weren’t able to put on our last one.

“We have seen a record number of people come through our gates this year. It was much more than previous years.

"We have seen so many people come and join us this year and we are very happy about all of it."

A series of performers attended the show, including a line up of acts including Chuck Fish, Crook Morris, Paul Morris, Andy Candlin, Me & Fred and Jack Hartley.

After a successful return to the festival with incredible summer weather, organisers are excited for their next annual show.