Thousands of people have been flocking to the Kent County Show today.

Organisers said almost 100,000 people are expected at the three-day agricultural extravaganza after a record number of tickets were sold online.

The show includes farming exhibits, dancing sheep and even racing camels - but campaigners fighting live animal exports protested outside.

And after last year's rain problems that saw visitor numbers plummet, it looks set to be graced with good weather.

The event will have more than 400 stands, live music, a wealth of farming exhibits, dancing sheep and even racing camels.

At the Kent Showground in Detling, animals will take centre stage as livestock entries come from all over the country to compete for the coveted prize of supreme champion.

But there is plenty more to do, with the chance to take a relaxing stroll around the flower show and to visit the vintage vehicle area, with more than 500 classic motors on display.

There will be music at the bandstand next to the picnic area, with 1920s- and 1930s-style Casablanca Steps and Muddy River Soul and Blues Band entertaining the crowds.

The hugely-popular Kent Spitfire display will be flying overhead at 12.30pm each day.

And visitors will be able to pop along to the KM Group stand for some family fun and games.

Last year, wet weather led to the ground having to be closed to traffic as the car parks turned to quagmires.

The show lost £300,000 and 17,000 visitors compared to 2011.