The Annual Exhibition broke attendance records for the second year running Environment Minister Neletha Butterfield has revealed.

The cultural bonanza in the Botanical Gardens attracted 2,900 people — up 200 from last year including dignitaries from the Caribbean, the USA and Canada.

Ms Butterfield said the robotics exhibit was a huge success while other highlights included acrobatics group the Jesse White Tumblers from Chicago and the Gospel Explosion show.

The Minister also praised the organisers and 150 volunteers.