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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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Great Yorkshire Show
Type
Exhibition
The 160th Great Yorkshire Show will take place in Harrogate in 2018, celebrating the very best of farming, food and the countryside.
Over 130,000 visitors and 8,500 animals flock to the Great Yorkshire Showground every year for the three day show, making it one of the biggest in the UK.
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Dates
- From:
- 10 Jul 2018 To 12 Jul 2018
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:
- 21 Jul 2018 To 22 Jul 2018
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 2018 To 22 Jul 2018
Weeton Show
Type
Fete / Fair
Harrogate
As last year's show was one of our most successful ever, the challenge has been to deliver an even more fun-filled, action packed day and you won't be disappointed. At the heart of the show you will find all the usual traditions - certificates hotly contested amongst the show tents and arenas,...
Dates
- From:
- 29 Jul 2018 To 29 Jul 2018
Birstwith Show
Type
Fete / Fair
Harrogate
Birstwith Show is an exception to the rule with all our local shows, as it is mainly Horticultural in its theme.
The show has kept many of its core elements since it was founded in 1867.
The spirit of the show remains, it is a really jolly day out for visitors, exhibitors and competitors,...
Dates
- From:
- 31 Jul 2018 To 31 Jul 2018
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Tockwith & District Show
Type
Agricultural Show
Knaresborough
The Tockwith and District Show is a success story of a show, while only dating back to 1945 the show has gone from strength to strength and enjoyed such established success that the organisers have now purchased their own show field allowing a permanent base that will push show forward to another...
Dates
- From:
- 5 Aug 2018 To 5 Aug 2018
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Ripley Show
Type
Fete / Fair
Harrogate
With competitive events, demonstrations, competitions, country activities and trade stands, there really is something for everybody at the Ripley Show.
The Show takes place in the shadow of Ripley Castle near Harrogate and is a traditional country show in a beautiful location. Come and visit us...
Dates
- From:
- 12 Aug 2018 To 12 Aug 2018
Nidderdale 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:
- 24 Sep 2018 To 24 Sep 2018
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:
- 29 Sep 2018 To 30 Sep 2018
Countryside Live
Type
Exhibition
Harrogate
The autumn sibling to the Great Yorkshire Show returns for another year, more details coming soon.
NB: Dogs, except assistance dogs are not permitted on the showground and should not be left in cars
Dates
- From:
- 20 Oct 2018 To 21 Oct 2018
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