An
agricultural show is a public event exhibiting the equipment, animals, sports and recreation associated with
agriculture and
animal husbandry. The largest comprise a
livestock show (a judged event or display in which
breeding stock is exhibited), a
trade fair, competitions, and entertainment. The work and practices of
farmers,
animal fanciers,
cowboys and
zoologists may be displayed. The terms
agricultural show and
livestock show are synonymous with the North American terms
county fair and
state fair.