There have been some thrills and spills as the second day of the Kent County Show gets in full swing.

The main event this year is a Shetland Pony Grand National which saw the the runners and riders tear round the course.

There were gasps in the second heat as three jockeys were unseated but the youngsters were checked over and found to be OK.

The winners of Kent's Grand National will now go forward to take part in the same event at London arena Olympia at Christmas.

Another key moment was a flypast from a Spitfire over the Astor Ring.

The aircraft set off from Rochester just before 12.30pm. After some stunning aerial acrobatics the plane's wings dipped from side to side to wave goodbye.

There have also been classes for cattle and goats this morning.

Crowds have also enjoyed showjumping, bird of prey displays and ferret racing run by the Harrietsham Ferret Rescue charity provided lots of laughs.

For children a giant cheeky Dinosaur called Dexter is keeping families entertained alongside funfair rides and a helter-skelter.

Dale Hughes, from Tenterden, visiting with his family including 15-month-old Stanley, said: "We like all of the show and just walk round deciding what we would like to see."

This year the show has included new activities alongside promoting the more traditional farming history of Kent.

It was a far cry from the chaos on the roads that started some people's days yesterday.

Many were caught in delays getting to the first day of the show, yesterday, after the M20 was closed for the morning following a serious crash and delays built up on the A249 and M2.

A statement on the Kent Show website says if anyone bought advance tickets and decided not go yesterday, the tickets will be valid for any day.

Video: Showjumping gets under way

kmfm will be broadcasting during the day and at the KM stand, in conjunction with Gulbenkian and Animate Arts people will be able to make trees from old KMs to make a bOing! Forest.

KMTV will be giving away a free TV every day, too.