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The excitement has been building over the last few weeks and finally the Bahrain Animal Production Show 2010 (BAPS) is set to open its doors to the public tomorrow.
Organisers say there will be something for everyone at the free to enter event which will run until Saturday, from 10am to 8pm daily, and promises to be 'the talk of the town'.
"The amazing animals and exciting entertainment is a must for all ages," said a spokesman, "not only to be seen, but to be experienced.
"We look forward to welcoming you to join in with all the fun and games at Bahrain Endurance Village, Sakhir ... and remember entry is free to everyone wanting to attend."
There will be shows ranging from US Military dog demonstrations to the Dancing White Stallions - the famous Lipizzaner horses which are in the Middle East for the first time and will appear twice daily in a thrilling performance throughout the three-day long event.
Equestrian lovers can enjoy further treats with daily horse shows featuring some of Bahrain's finest Arabians on parade. There will also be short presentations from speakers including Dr Nabeel Mohammed Abulfatih who will be speaking about the show preparation of this exquisite breed.
An Education Zone will include presentations from National Geographic guest speakers in the main presentation theatre, plus a spectacular National Geographic gallery displaying stunning images from around the world as well as a bookstore where visitors can purchase signed books from the guest speakers and books relating to wildlife and animals in Bahrain.
A vast array of activities are being organised to keep children captivated including an animal train, rodeo bull and other amusement rides.
There will also be a creatively-built hay maze for children to explore their way around, radio controlled tractor challenges on a mini off-road circuit, pony rides, sheep shearing demonstrations, and if that's not enough, they will have a chance to try milking a cow using a simulator.
And, what better way to finish off the day but to listen to the beautiful sound of opera. An Operetta is to be performed every evening at 7.30pm.
The show is being held under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad. Its aim is to promote all aspects of sustainable agriculture development, especially livestock.
Frequency What Where Dates Time/Duration
All Day Fun rides including animal train Central Arena 25th - 27th All Day
Hay maze
Radio controlled tractor challenges
Pony rides
Tattoo and Art Studio
Mechanical Rodeo Bull
Cow milking Simulator
Bird Show
Petting Zoo
All Day Walkabout acts inc: Central Arena 25th - 27th All Day
Chicken drummers
Mara'ee Mascots (names TBC)
Face Painting/Magicians
Circus Solarus
5 x daily Sheep Shearing Demonstration Central Arena 25th - 27th 11am,1pm,3pm,5pm &7pm Approx 1 hour
2 x Daily Lipizanner Stallions Show Stage 25th - 27th 2 pm & 5 pm For 2 hours inc 15 int
1 x Daily Operatta Stage 25th - 27th 7pm
2 x daily Marching Band Stage 25th - 27th 12pm & 4 pm For 1 hour
3 x Daily Birds of Prey display Stage 25th - 27th 11am,1pm & 4pm For 1 hour
3 x Daily Dog Show Show Arena 25th - 27th 10am,12pm & 4pm For 1 hour
2 x daily US Military dog demonstration Show Arena 25th - 27th 11a 25th /11am&2pm 26th/12pm&2pm 27th
1 x Daily Horse show Show Arena 25th - 26th 3pm lasting 1 hour
Once Horse Beauty Pageant Show Arena 27th 1pm
Frequency: Once daily
Speakers and Presentations Where Dates Time/ Duration
Mr Joel Bourne jnr - journalist National Geographic Education Zone 25 11am
Presentation and Q&A 26 4pm
Subject: The End of Plenty' regarding the global
food crisis, 'Not so Many Fish in the Sea' about
the problems with overfishing and aquaculture and
'Our Thirsty Planet' the quest for fresh water. 27 Noon
Frequency: Once daily
Speakers and Presentations Where Dates Time/ Duration
Ms Annie Griffith - Photographer Education Zone 25-27 1pm
National Geographic Presentation and Q&A Noon
Subject: A Camera, Two Kids and a Camel'
retrospective of her travels with children through
the Middle East and encounters. 3pm
Frequency: Once
Speakers and Presentations Where Dates Time/ Duration
Mahmood A.Saheb - Author Education Zone 27 11.30am for 20mins
Subject: About his book Bint El Bahrain
Dr: Nabeel Mohammed Abulfatih Noon for 20mins
- Undersecretary, Ministry of urban affairs
Subject: Preparation of the Arabian horses for the beauty
show.
Arnold Nick and Rebbeca McCormick - Judges 12.30pm for 20mins
