A major show and food festival is expected to bring big crowds to the Cotswolds next weekend.

Punchline readers can win a family ticket for the 29th Cotswold show that will be held in Cirencester Park on the 1st and 2nd July 2017.

It remains one of the Cotswold's most popular rural events, with its winning mix of family entertainment, activity arenas, and 300 trade stands and food stalls, and exhibitors showcasing the best of the countryside, its history, traditions and produce.

Headlining the main Bathurst Arena for the first time is the jousting display, Horsemen of the Knight, action packed with stunts.

Jump4heroes will also be parachuting in to the Bathurst Arena.

Brand new for 2017 is the 'World of Dogs' which will feature terrier and lurcher racing as well as dog shows including a working dog show by sheepdog handler Tom Longton.

There will be a have-a-go dog agility course and a family dog show on both days and a variety of events where dog owners can put their pets or working dogs to the test.

Have a go at shooting clays, archery and even ferret racing, and watch the experts at work in displays of falconry, saddlery, beekeeping, wood carving and more.

The show's original ethos "where town meets country" is still adhered to 29 years on with masses to see and do for the whole family throughout the weekend including tree climbing and bungee trampolines, children's go carts and bumper boats.

The Food Festival element of the show continues with the Cookery Theatre featuring chefs from Cotswolds hotels and restaurants including Mark and Sue Stinchcombe from Eckington Manor.

Mark won the BBC's Masterchef Professional competition in 2015 and Sue has also appeared on the Great British Menu, Britain's Best Dish and Hairy Bikers.

Also featured will be Marcus McGuinness from The Greenway Hotel and Spa, award winning chef, Gareth Fulford from Purslane Restaurant and Nick Deverell Smith currently appearing on BBC Great British Menu.

Tickets for the show are on sale via the website www.cotswoldshow.co.uk  which is constantly being updated with new attractions as they are confirmed.

To win a family ticket just answer the following question:

How many years has the Cotswold show been running?

A: 27

B: 19

C: 29

Email all answers to nicole@moosemarketingandpr.co.uk 

Winners must be available to pick up tickets from Punchline's offices at: The Old Fire Station, Barbican Road, Gloucester, GL1 2JF  next week on the 22nd or 23rd of June.