Fun but no sun at Central Hawke's Bay A&P show

Hugo Giblin, 10, Piper Taylor, 14, and Charlotte Giblan, 13, from Waipukurau get up close and personal with a giant bubble from Bubbles in the Bay.

The sun didn't turn up but the public did, flocking through the gates of the CHB A&P Show on Saturday.

The annual event attracted a good crowd, who took in the trades stalls, equestrian events, shearing competitions and sideshows.

Organisers were pleased with the way the day ran and are already looking towards next year's event.

Lauren Fraser, 6, on right, enjoying one of the rides at the CHB A&P Show on Saturday.

Belle Ward, from Miss Tutus school of Dance competing in the Highland Fling, a regular tradition at the CHB A&P Show.

Joe Churchward, 4, signals a left turn as he takes a bike ride on the merry-go-round.

Adele Rycroft is all concentration as she rides Jerico during the Metre AM5

Jan Thompson face painting 6-year-old Chloe Birdsal, from Waipukurau.

Spectators getting into the family fun at the CHB A&P Show on Saturday.