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Agricultural Shows
The Agricultural Shows of the towns and communities in this district offer a window into the traditions and livelihoods in this part of Yorkshire.
They are a much anticipated chance for celebration and chance for all those engaged in rural occupations to showcase their produce and skills to the surrounding community and the thousands of visitors who attend.
Across Masham, Nidderdale and Harrogate there are a range of shows, from the small village fetes which have grown to include elements of local agriculture and horticulture, right up to the Great Yorkshire Show, the largest agricultural show in the country which lasts for three days in early July.
Traditional livestock classes showcase the finest sheep, cattle & horses as well as demonstrate the range of breeds, many of which are now rare and maintained by passionate farmers.
See how dry stone walls are built to withstand the centuries in the hotly contested walling competitions, or see demonstrations of traditional skills only kept alive by dedicated enthusiasts. The Nidderdale Show includes an exhibition cricket match, and a fun fair which opens on the preceding Thursday.
The lively Wensleydale town of Masham stands out with two events unique to the area. In summer the Masham Steam Engine Rally is a lively family event featuring steam traction engines and steam organs of all shapes and sizes from around the country as well as other games and entertainments, perfect for long summer evenings. In the autumn the town also hosts the Masham Sheep Fair, filling the town with sheep related activities from knitting to sheep racing along a course of hurdles.
Boroughbridge, Ripley, Birstwith and other villages also host traditional agricultural shows through the year meaning there is always a great rural event just around the corner.
The agricultural shows that bring these communities together are lively and engaging and the fun often continues well into the evening.
Be sure to give yourself time to see the spectacles of the main ring, the pride of the livestock classes, the variety of the produce and uncanny skill of the sheepdog trials. And of course you would be remiss to not sample the local ales in the beer tent with a pie from the local butcher's stall while you’re there.
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Springtime Live
Type
Agricultural Show
Harrogate
Springtime Live is the much loved springtime event from the organisers of the Great Yorkshire Show. Animals, nature, activites - Springtime Live has it all!
This year for the first time, there will be a selection of animals from Ian's Mobile Farm which is based in Aberford near Leeds.…
Dates
- From:
- 28 Mar 2020 To 28 Mar 2020
Great Yorkshire Show
Type
Exhibition
Harrogate
The 161st Great Yorkshire Show will take place in Harrogate, celebrating the very best of farming, food and the countryside from Tuesday 9 – Thursday 11 July 2019.
Over 130,000 visitors and 8,500 animals flock to the Great Yorkshire Showground every year for the three day show, making it one…
Dates
- From:
- 14 Jul 2020 To 16 Jul 2020
Masham Steam Engine and Fair Organ Rally
Type
Fete / Fair
Masham
A fabulous celebration of our heritage with over 800 glorious entries. Something for everyone, Children's entertainers, stalls, fair, cookery theatre, displays, arena entertainment and much more.
A festive weekend that takes over the pretty market town of Masham with fun for all the family!
Dates
- From:
- 20 Jul 2020 To 21 Jul 2020
Hampsthwaite Feast & Show
Type
Agricultural Show
The Hampsthwaite Feast was first established by Royal Charter in 1304. The Feast and Show is a fun weekend to be enjoyed by all age groups emphasising the wonderful community spirit we have in our village.
Dates
- From:
- 21 Jul 2020 To 22 Jul 2020
Nidderdale Agricultural Show
Type
Show / Display
Pateley Bridge
Nidderdale's Big Day Out is a classic and timeless event and includes many varied events such as sheep dog trials, a dog show, show jumping, livestock classes, cookery demonstrations, trade stands and an exhibtion cricket match.
‘Pateley Show’, as the Nidderdale Show is affectionately known,…
Dates
- From:
- 23 Sep 2020 To 23 Sep 2020
Masham Sheep Fair
Type
Agricultural Show
Masham
Masham boasts one of the largest and finest market squares in England, famous for its sheep sales where in the past as many as 70,000 sheep were sold each year.
The popular Masham Sheep Fair commemorates these times, raising much money for Yorkshire charities, and filling the town with sheepy…
Dates
- From:
- 5 Oct 2020 To 6 Oct 2020
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