Cloudless, calm, Wanaka was at its best for the 83rd Wanaka A&P Show yesterday.

The forecast is the same for the second day of the show today. Thousands of people flocked to the event, which has a major economic impact on the area.

Ebony Eden (11), from Balfour, prepares her South Devon, Sapphire, for the show ring.

With a massive trade site display, it also features all the elements of a traditional A&P show, including livestock and home industries. Otago Daily Times illustrations editor Stephen Jaquiery was there.

Alex Smith and his mount Frolic fly over a jump.