Families enjoyed a two day event celebrating country life, vintage farm machinery, crafts, horses and more.

Ely Standard: The weekend saw Prickwillow play host to a spectacular ploughing festival. Here are some of the sights of the weekend (large images) with insets of many of the winners who received certificates or trophies from the Mayor of Ely, Cllr Mike Rouse.The weekend saw Prickwillow play host to a spectacular ploughing festival. Here are some of the sights of the weekend (large images) with insets of many of the winners who received certificates or trophies from the Mayor of Ely, Cllr Mike Rouse. (Image: Archant)

The rain may well have dampened the first day but the sun shone brightly for the second half of the seventh Prickwillow Ploughing Festival.

A chance to show case vintage and modern country life, the festival attracts families from across the region to enjoy displays of heavy horses, classic tractors, farm machinery, ploughing, classic cars and bygones.

Ely Standard: The weekend saw Prickwillow play host to a spectacular ploughing festival. Here are some of the sights of the weekend (large images) with insets of many of the winners who received certificates or trophies from the Mayor of Ely, Cllr Mike Rouse.The weekend saw Prickwillow play host to a spectacular ploughing festival. Here are some of the sights of the weekend (large images) with insets of many of the winners who received certificates or trophies from the Mayor of Ely, Cllr Mike Rouse. (Image: Archant)

There were rides for all the family from Thomas the tank engine, a meet and greet with owls, JezO the magician, balloon modelling and wood carving.

Live music kept the atmosphere alive and kicking and a host of trade stands gave crowds plenty to browse among.

Ely Standard: The weekend saw Prickwillow play host to a spectacular ploughing festival. Here are some of the sights of the weekend (large images) with insets of many of the winners who received certificates or trophies from the Mayor of Ely, Cllr Mike Rouse.The weekend saw Prickwillow play host to a spectacular ploughing festival. Here are some of the sights of the weekend (large images) with insets of many of the winners who received certificates or trophies from the Mayor of Ely, Cllr Mike Rouse. (Image: Archant)

Real ale and a wide variety of catering completed the line up of entertainment.

The event, with Prickwillow Museum, raises money for Cancer Research UK, and is held in conjunction with TWH Clarke and Sons.

Ely Standard: Prickwillow ploughing festival. Picture: MIKE ROUSEPrickwillow ploughing festival. Picture: MIKE ROUSE (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Prickwillow ploughing festival. Picture: MIKE ROUSEPrickwillow ploughing festival. Picture: MIKE ROUSE (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Prickwillow ploughing festival. Picture: MIKE ROUSEPrickwillow ploughing festival. Picture: MIKE ROUSE (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Prickwillow ploughing festival. Picture: MIKE ROUSEPrickwillow ploughing festival. Picture: MIKE ROUSE (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Prickwillow ploughing festival. Picture: MIKE ROUSEPrickwillow ploughing festival. Picture: MIKE ROUSE (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Thomas the Tank Engine at Prickwillow Ploughing Festival.Thomas the Tank Engine at Prickwillow Ploughing Festival. (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: One of the owl display team at Prickwillow Ploughing Festival.One of the owl display team at Prickwillow Ploughing Festival. (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Carved wooden owls for sale at Prickwillow Ploughing Festival.Carved wooden owls for sale at Prickwillow Ploughing Festival. (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Prickwillow Ploughing Festival winners.Prickwillow Ploughing Festival winners. (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Prickwillow Ploughing Festival winners.Prickwillow Ploughing Festival winners. (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Prickwillow Ploughing Festival winners.Prickwillow Ploughing Festival winners. (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Prickwillow Ploughing Festival winners.Prickwillow Ploughing Festival winners. (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Prickwillow Ploughing Festival winners.Prickwillow Ploughing Festival winners. (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Prickwillow Ploughing Festival winners.Prickwillow Ploughing Festival winners. (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Prickwillow Ploughing Festival winners.Prickwillow Ploughing Festival winners. (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Prickwillow Ploughing Festival winners.Prickwillow Ploughing Festival winners. (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Prickwillow Ploughing Festival winners.Prickwillow Ploughing Festival winners. (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Prickwillow Ploughing Festival winners.Prickwillow Ploughing Festival winners. (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Prickwillow Ploughing Festival winners.Prickwillow Ploughing Festival winners. (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Prickwillow Ploughing Festival winners.Prickwillow Ploughing Festival winners. (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Prickwillow Ploughing Festival winners.Prickwillow Ploughing Festival winners. (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Prickwillow Ploughing Festival winners.Prickwillow Ploughing Festival winners. (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Prickwillow Ploughing Festival winners.Prickwillow Ploughing Festival winners. (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Prickwillow Ploughing Festival winners.Prickwillow Ploughing Festival winners. (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Prickwillow Ploughing Festival winners.Prickwillow Ploughing Festival winners. (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Prickwillow Ploughing Festival winners.Prickwillow Ploughing Festival winners. (Image: Archant)

Ely Standard: Prickwillow Ploughing Festival winners.Prickwillow Ploughing Festival winners. (Image: Archant)