Dog jumping, sheep racing and wood chopping are just some of the many activities taking place the Tauranga A&P Show today.

Gates to the event at the Tauranga Racecourse opened at 10am for people to file in and see what the event has to offer.

Dog jumping is at the A&P show today, along with a range of other events. Photos: Tracy Hardy.

Along with wood chopping demonstrations from the Rotorua Axemen's Club, the show is hosting the Bay of Plenty Strongest Man contest, medieval combat and culture by the Northern Horde, pig racing, informal dog show - enter the family pooch, dog jumping contest and more.

Fun for the kids there are pony rides, Clydesdale wagon, petting zoo, fairground, water slides, face painting, climbing wall, bungee 4 way run, karate, games, scooter safety, fire engine rides, pat the angora goats and alpacas, have a go at hand-milking a cow and more.

Terry Woodmass, from the organising committee says special competitions have been introduced for Arab horses. There will also be show jumping and pony, harness and Western Riding events too.

The Home Industries competitions are open to children and adults, with a wide range of sections from baking to handcrafts, to produce and photography.

The show runs until 4pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and children 12 and under are free.