Fun and animals for all the family at the county show
This year they hope they have got it spot-on, with unusual performances running alongside the more traditional elements of the show.
More than 1,000 horses, 10 different breeds of cattle and 12 breeds of sheep, will be among the animals, along with goats, birds and even bees.
And among the more unusual animal visitors will be Joseph's Amazing Racing Pigs.
The six rare-breed pigs will be performing "crazy" antics, as they try and beat each other to the finish line.
And handler Rebecca Sossett, who trains the pigs, said visitors are in for a "rare" treat.
"It's a comedy act that will have people of all ages, especially children, laughing along," she said.
"I don't want to give too much away. But one unsuspecting member of the audience is going to be taken into the back of a trailer and is in for a ride.
"We're also going to get the children involved."
The handlers, in country outfits, encourage the pigs using food, and the race is accompanied by commentary and music.
The pigs also have amusing names, kept under wraps until the day itself.
Among the entertainment highlights of this year's event, being held at the Showground, in Borrowash Road, Elvaston, will be a display by the world-famous JCB dancing diggers, which are set to perform a variety of tricks, including "handstands".
The team comprises five giant JCB diggers, including the Landshuttle.
This is the speediest JCB on the road and holds a world record for its type of vehicle for the fastest time from John O'Groats to Land's End – 22 hours, 10 minutes and 30 seconds.
The other four JCBs in the team weigh 8.5 tonnes and cost in excess of £48,000 each, so audiences will see in excess of £250,000 of equipment performing in the arena.
Other attractions include the City of Coventry Corps of Drums Marching Band, one of the most famous youth marching bands in the country.
There will also be a lumberjack display with an axe and saw, also including a wood-cutting demonstration that involves using a chainsaw to carve an everyday item from a block of wood.
Vintage cars, motorcycles and tractors will be on show, while music will be provided by a RAM FM double-decker bus.
Outside the main events ring, auctioneer James Lewis, of the BBC's Flog It show, will be valuing items.
There will also be the popular annual dog show.
This year more than 1,000 dogs have lined up, many looking to become eligible for entry at Crufts.
Showjumping will feature more than 1,000 horses in the light-horse and ponies section.
Other sections include guinea pigs, run by the Selston Cavy Club, and the fur section, including the biggest rabbit show in the county.
Visitors will also be able to see more than 10 different breeds of cattle and 12 breeds of sheep, along with goats, shires, birds and a section containing bees.
Other marquees will include horticultural and floral art, crafts and antiques, a countryside pursuits zone and a Women's Institute display.
The farmers' market, now in its fourth year, will be selling locally-grown produce while the food hall will also be open.
There will also be amusements for children.
And stall-holders will be offering a range of foods, craft and countrywear.
Duffield mum Wendy Staples will be launching her new business at the show.
Twelve years ago, the mother-of-two was told she would not work again after suffering extensive nerve and muscle damage in a car accident.
However, she has defied the odds and is preparing to launch her Quirky Cookies and Cakes business this weekend.
She said: "The accident was completely devastating for me.
"It took years for me to mentally adjust to not being able to work or do things for myself. Thanks to my treatment, my life's been transformed."
Wendy will be selling hand-decorated biscuits, cakes and cookies at the show.
Nick Adams, chairman of the National Farmers Union in Derbyshire, said: "The Derbyshire County Show is a great opportunity to show and tell the public what farming is about.
"That is a big benefit.
"There is also a chance to get some business, that could be farmer to farmer sales or at the market.
"I think it has survived so long as farming really has its roots in Derbyshire and then there are the volunteers who work hard every year."
Gates to the showground open at 8am and the event is scheduled to finish at about 5pm, said organisers.
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