There was a super turnout on the opening day of the Cromer Carnival.

Eastern Daily Press: A selection of photographs from day one of Cromer Carnival.A selection of photographs from day one of Cromer Carnival. (Image: Archant)

The novelty dog show proved the biggest draw on Saturday, with all variety of dogs from all over the country competing for prizes from waggiest tale to prettiest bitch and best rescue.

Holt Dog Training Cled led the way on the carnival field off Runton Road during the afternoon, which also included bake-off competition, a mini cider and beer festival, and craft fair.

Meanwhile, over at North Lodge Park, Cromer Carnival open-mic took centre stage.

The day, which also included a car boot sale and treasure hunt, was brought to a close with a family night in the carnival marquee.

Eastern Daily Press: A selection of photographs from day one of Cromer Carnival.A selection of photographs from day one of Cromer Carnival. (Image: Archant)

The festivities will continue on Sunday with another full day of events, including the Crowning of the Carnival Queen, Joanna Annison on the pier forecourt at 12.15pm. She will be joined by Senior Attendant Sammy Armstrong, Junior Attendants Trinity Sayer-Folley and Sian Clarke, and the Carnival Prince and Princess, Ashley Beshir and Ebony Barratt.

Other highlights include bonny baby, knobbly knees and glamorous grandmother competitions, children's fancy dress parade, gymkhana and Cromer custom and American car show.

Reflecting on the first day, Carnival chairman Tony Shipp said: 'It's been a good day, we've had a good turnout for the car boot - the earliest one, I think, arrived about 4.30am; there has been a huge number of dogs in the dog show, which is popular; and the Cromer bake-off, which was a first, was very well supported. The winners all did very well and are all to be congratulated.

'We've had full houses with regards the craft show so we've had a really good day and looking forward to it continuing the rest of the week.'

Eastern Daily Press: A selection of photographs from day one of Cromer Carnival.A selection of photographs from day one of Cromer Carnival. (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: A selection of photographs from day one of Cromer Carnival.A selection of photographs from day one of Cromer Carnival. (Image: Archant)