Despite the dramatic withdrawal of German highwire acrobat Jean Monti, who suffered a back injury caused by his daredevil performance atop a 185ft swaying pole, the show must go on.

Instead, the Bold dog Ling's Mini Bike Display Team from Harleston will be performing in the main arena.

The two-day show, which attracts about 30,000 people every year, also features The Blades aerobatic team of ex-Red Arrows pilots, freefall parachutists, blindfold driving, dog dancing and a host of family attractions at the Goodrich Park showground in Palgrave.

Although it has been going since 1915, Eye Show has seen many changes. It began as a purely horticultural event to exhibit vegetables and flowers but was turned into a family fun day in 1963, when the Seeley family became involved.

Show director Tim Seeley said: "We always make sure there are lots of varying attractions to be sure that the show appeals to all members of the family."

Each year, the show's profits have reached about £5,000 – money which goes towards local clubs which have helped with the event, including Eye Football Club.

Publicity manager Colin Hullis, who has attended the show for the last 15 years, said: "It's a lovely setting and the whole family enjoys the show."

He added the current financial climate makes it more difficult than ever to raise money, but the real success of the show will depend on the weather.

"That's the only thing we cannot control but people still turn up. We expect it to be a great day," he said.

The Eye Show will be open August 24 and 25, 10am-7pm.

Admission is £25 for a family ticket, £9 adults, £4.50 children and parking is free. For more details call 01473 715556.