Hundreds of farm shop enthusiasts flocked to the third annual Country Food Fare at a Meon Valley farm, despite occasional showers.

Keen explorers donned their wellies visiting Westlands Farm Shop near Wickham to experience the best of local Hampshire produce.

As the sun broke through the clouds, families were schooled on agricultural practices, farming and indulged in a variety of nouveau delicacies.

families had the chance to learn about agriculture and farmingFamilies had the chance to learn about agriculture and farming (Image: Supplied)

Lead butcher Suzi served mouth-watering burgers and bacon baps, all sourced straight from the shop’s acclaimed local butchery.

Attendees relished a plethora of fare, including fresh preserves, chilli sauce and vegetables, along with sweet offerings like cakes.

Complementing the spread, Homemade Brownie Company's chocolate orange brownies and the Two and One olive oil, a recipe tracing back through five generations of a local family, were in high demand.

Visitors satiated their sweet cravings, pairing Westlands renown homegrown strawberries with Bere Dairy ice-cream.

The fields were filled with sweet and savoury treatsThe fields were filled with sweet and savoury treats (Image: Supplied)

Local favourites, Portsmouth Distillery and Bowman Ales, served a pop-up bar helping attendees toast the showers away.

Attendees enjoyed a unique experience with horse-drawn carriage rides provided by two handsome Comtois horses, Shire horse exhibitions showcasing traditional farming tools besides a live sheep herding demonstration by none other than Westlands' resident sheepdog, Mo.

Kayleigh Collett, from Westlands Farm Shop, said: "Local produce is the beating heart of Westlands Farm Shop and the Food Fare is our favourite way to celebrate the community. Our vendors had sell out days despite the weather, and customers got to meet the faces behind the businesses right on their doorstep.

The pop-up bars from Portsmouth Distillery and Bowman Ales proved popularThe pop-up bars from Portsmouth Distillery and Bowman Ales proved popular (Image: Supplied)

"Despite the showers, it was lovely to see the community come together to support local businesses."

Robert from Bere Dairy said: "Small supply chains are crucial for the local economy. Without the support from Westlands Farm Shop, my business likely would not have survived the COVID-19 pandemic. Shopping small and local is the best way to support your community."