Ms Kennaugh said the educational side of the show remained “very important to us”.
“We encourage as much as we can for people to come, see, talk to the exhibitors, and ask questions,” she said.
As part of that ethos, the Manx National Farmers Union tent offers the opportunity to find out more about the different breeds of livestock on the island.
That includes being able to see the animals up close in special display pens on both days.
Local produce is also brought to the fore in the Manx food producers’ marquee in conjunction with the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture.
That included small traders where “everything’s locally sourced – or as much as it can be – made locally and then sold”, Ms Kennaugh said.
“It’s amazing what is available but we do need to make people aware of it.”
“The food mileage is very, very low, and it is on all Manx produce. I mean where can you buy a pint of milk where the furthest it’s travelled is probably 15 miles?”