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Thousands of people gathered in the baking heat to watch competitors from all over the world chase a 7lb (3kg) wheel of Double Gloucester cheese down the 1:2 gradient slope.
Daisybank Field in Cheltenham has long been used for sledding, blackberry picking and walks.
A rise in visitors to Cotswold Lavender fields could be down to social media.
Athletes from across the UK are competing, drifting across the water at speeds of up to 45mph.
Tony Triffitt's wife died 14 years ago and, honouring his promise to her, he visits the birds every other day.
Laurice Clark was treated to a dachshunds' tea party.
Members of an over-50s group in Gloucestershire have been enjoying spending time with the pets.
The iconic drummer, who has died, took part in a study that showed drummers perform like athletes.
Joy Roodenburg-Vermaat and her daughter hope they can inspire others to make their own Hats of Joy.
Hurdles along the course have traditionally been birch, but this year they will be padded instead.
The Festival starts on Tuesday and ends on Friday when the famous Gold Cup race will take place.
Videos of Roland Berry, 73, from Cheltenham, crafting stained glass have been seen by millions.
The abbey's Reverend Canon Nick Davies said it is a "striking" art piece.
Gloucestershire council leaders are considering who they could work with to form a unitary authority.
Hartpury College has installed the new milkers, which cows choose to use when they want.
Cait Hellyer wants to see better accessibility within the lingerie and swimwear industries.
Chief, a four-year-old German Shepherd, accompanies student Philippe everywhere.
Charity Artlift provides free dance classes to help people with chronic pain manage their condition.
Football players from Gloucestershire refused to let Storm Bert stop them from taking the pitch.
The hit-TV series stars David Tennant, Alex Hassell and Bella Maclean.