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Thu 30 Apr 2026 until
 Mon 4 May 2026

Northallerton May Fair, Northallerton High St DL7 8LP. The High Street will be filled with rides and side shows. web: https://www.facebook.com/NorthallertonFair

Mon 4 May 2026

Duncombe Park Country Fair, Duncombe Park, Helmsley, YO62 5EB. Stunt Riding, Mini Grand National, Gun Dog Display, Terrier Racing, Fun Dog Show, Working Ferret Display. 9am - 5pm. £35 Family (2 +2), £15 Adult, £12 OAP, £6 Child, Free Under 5yrs. tickets: Book online email: info@dpcountryfair.co.uk web: https://www.dpcountryfair.co.uk

Sat 16 May 2026 until
 Sun 17 May 2026

Yorkshire Game and Country Fair, Scampston Hall, Malton YO17 8NG. Experience all the countryside has to offer – from a vast array of country sports with loads of ‘have-a-go’ opportunities, to fine foods and animals. 9am-5pm. £14, Over 65s £13, Under 16s £8, Under 5s free, Family (2+3) £40. tel: 01751 200839 tickets: Book online email: info@outdoorshows.co.uk web: https://outdoorshows.co.uk/yorkshire-game-and-country-fair

Sat 23 May 2026 until
 Sun 24 May 2026

Hambleton District Show, Sutton Park, Sutton-on-the-Forest, York YO61 1DP. The largest horse show in the north of England. tel: 07894 856810 email: hannah_voakes@live.co.uk web: http://www.hambletonshow.com

Sun 7 Jun 2026

Alne Street Fayre, Alne, York YO61 1RY. Family day out with a host of live music, activities and refreshments. Noon-4.30pm. £6, children free, parking free. email: contact@alnestreetfayre.uk web: https://www.alnestreetfayre.co.uk

Wed 10 Jun 2026 until
 Sun 14 Jun 2026

Bramham International Horse Trials, Bramham Park, Bramham, Wetherby LS23 6ND. 8.30am-6pm. £16 to £38, parking from £5. tel: 01937 846005  tickets: Online or at gate email: horsetrials@bramhampark.co.uk web: https://bramham-horse.co.uk

Sat 13 Jun 2026

Great Knaresborough Bed Race, Knaresborough HG5 9AY. Bed race with supporting parade. Starts at about 10:30am, parade at 1pm, Bed Race 3pm. Free. web: https://www.bedrace.co.uk

Sun 21 Jun 2026

NY Agricultural Show, Otterington Hall, South Otterington, Northallerton DL7 9HW. North Yorkshire County Agricultural Show. From 8am. £35 family, £12 adult, £8 child, under 5s free. tel: 07787 387831  tickets: Online or at gate email: secretary@northyorkshireshow.co.uk web: https://northyorkshireshow.co.uk

Sat 4 Jul 2026 until
 Sun 5 Jul 2026

Steam and vintage rally, Duncombe Park, Helmsley,YO62 5EB. Steam engines, tractors, cars, vintages lorries, crafts, fun fair. 9.30am-11pm (Sat) & 4pm (Sun). £12, Child/Senior £8, Family £35. tickets: Online email: gytecwebmaster@gmail.com web: https://www.gytec.co.uk

Tue 14 Jul 2026 until
 Fri 17 Jul 2026

Great Yorkshire Show, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate HG2 8NZ. The best animals in the country competing, alongside national breed shows, machinery, food and first-class entertainment to celebrate the very best of farming, food and the countryside. 8am-6pm. £36.50, also advance, concession & family tickets. tel:  01423 541000 tickets: Online or phone, booking essential email: info@yas.co.uk web: https://greatyorkshireshow.co.uk

Sat 18 Jul 2026 until
 Sun 19 Jul 2026

Steam Engines & Fair Organs, Masham, Ripon HG4 4PB. Masham Steam Engine & Fair Organ Rally. 10am-5pm. £14, also advance, concession & family tickets. email: hello@mashamsteamrally.com web: https://www.mashamsteamrally.com

Sun 19 Jul 2026

Historic Vehicle Rally, Newby Hall, Ripon HG4 5AE. Vintage and classic cars - the North’s biggest one-day car show, over 1,000 vehicles. 10am-3pm. £16, Child £10, Family £47,, under 4s free. tel: 01423 322583  email: info@newbyhall.com web: https://www.newbyhall.com/event

Sun 19 Jul 2026

Weeton Show, The Weeton Showground, Weeton Lane, Weeton, Harrogate LS17 0AN. All the usual classics - Punch and Judy, brass bands, ferret racing, ice cream and pints of Weeton Wiggle. Watch riders in the horse & pony classes, be entertained by gun dogs, hounds, vintage tractors and shows throughout the day on the main event field. From 8.30am. Free parking. email: secretary@weetonshow.co.uk web: https://www.weetonshow.co.uk

Fri 24 Jul 2026 until
 Sun 26 Jul 2026

Deer Shed Festival, Baldersby Park, Topcliffe, Thirsk YO7 3BZ. Music, Comedy, Shows, Science, Sport, Spoken word, Literary, Theatre, Workshops, Arts, Cinema, Food. "Deer Shed is the best family festival in the UK, Deer Shed is a place to make memories that you will cherish forever." Festivals For All. 10am Friday to Noon Monday. Adult: £229.95 full weekend. Child from Free to £105. tickets: Book online email: info@deershedfestival.com web: deershedfestival.com

Sat 25 Jul 2026

Borrowby Show, Hillside Rural Activities Park, Knayton, Thirsk YO7 4AX. Traditional agricultural show. Noon-6pm. email: info@borrowbyshow.org.uk web: https://borrowbyshow.co.uk

Sat 25 Jul 2026

Birstwith Show, Wreaks Road, Birstwith, Harrogate HG3 2NN. From Noon. £7, under 18s free. tel: 07789 338219 email: info@birstwithshow.com web: https://www.birstwithshow.com

Sun 26 Jul 2026

Aldborough & Boroughbridge Agricultural Show, Newby Hall, Skelton on Ure, Ripon HG4 5AE. Baking, handicrafts, horticulture, children’s classes, flower arranging, photography and farm produce. Dog, cattle, sheep, horse and donkey classes. Tickets include entry into the gardens and legendary adventure playground. 10am-4pm. £16, Child £6, under 12s free. Cheaper online. tel: 01423 322583 tickets: Book online or buy at gate email: bbridgeshowsec@gmail.com web: boroughbridgeshow.co.uk

Tue 28 Jul 2026

Ryedale Agricultural Show, Duncombe Park, Helmsley YO62 5EB. Traditional agricultural show. 8.30am-6pm. £19, Child £10, under 5s free. 20% early-bird discount up to Fri 10 Jul. tel: 07984 939701  tickets: Online or card payment on the day email: info@ryedaleshow.co.uk web: ryedaleshow.co.uk

Sat 1 Aug 2026

Osmotherley Show, Home Farm, Thimbleby DL6 3PY. Traditional agricultural show. 10am-10pm. Free parking. tel: 01609 882388 email: secretary@osmotherleyshow.co.uk web: osmotherleyshow.co.uk

Sat 1 Aug 2026

St Wilfred's Procession, Ripon HG4 1BP. The procession as we know it today has brightly decorated floats driving round the city, generating a carnival atmosphere. A unique event that was traditionally held to mark the feast of St Wilfrid. The origins of the procession date back to 1108 when King Henry 1st granted a royal charter to the City Of Ripon to hold an annual fair. Studley Rd 13:40, North Street 14:00, Allhallowgate 14:30-14:50,Bedern Bank 15:05, Harrogate Road 15:50, Marshall Way 16:10, Cathedral 16:30. email: secretary@stwilfridsprocession.com web: stwilfridsprocession.com

Sun 2 Aug 2026

Tockwith show, Cattal Moor Lane, Tockwith, York YO26 7QH. One of the region’s biggest agricultural shows. From 8am. £16, Child (13-16) £5, Under 13s free. tel: 07872 390962 tickets: Book online email: secretary@tockwithshow.org.uk web: tockwithshow.org.uk

Sun 2 Aug 2026

Thirsk and Sowerby Festival, Flatts Fields, Front Street, Sowerby, Thirsk YO7 1LY. A free volunteer run family event, with loads of full on fun, live music and more. 10am-5pm. Free. email: info@thirsksowerbyfestival.co.uk web: facebook.com/FestivalontheFlatts

Tue 4 Aug 2026

Egton Bridge Gooseberry Show, Egton Manor, Egton Bridge, Whitby YO21 1UX. The oldest Gooseberry show in the world, every year since 1800. 2.00-6.30pm. email: egtongooseberry@gmail.com web: https://egtongooseberryshow.org.uk

Wed 5 Aug 2026

Thornton-le-Dale Show, The Showground, Maltongate,Thornton le Dale YO18 7RT. Horse & livestock classes, Dog show, Handicrafts, Dairy, Farm & garden produce,Trade stands Children’s fun fair & entertainment, Live music. 9am-7pm. Free parking. tel: 07534 657282 email: show@thorntonledale.com web: thorntonledale.com

Fri 7 Aug 2026

Hinderwell Horse & Agricultural Show, The Show Ground, Hinderwell Lane, Saltburn-By-Sea TS13 5HR. Renowned for its Cleveland Bay classes but also gives people the opportunity to show their skills and animals in a range of ‘friendly’ competitions. It also include classes in heavy horses, pony breeding, ridden ponies, show jumping and gymkhana. Smaller animals also have the chance to shine with classes for sheep, ferrets and in the dog show. 9am-4.30pm. Adult £8, Child £3, Family (2+2) £20. Free parking. tel: 07817 723309  web: hinderwellshow.org.uk

Sat 8 Aug 2026

Kirkby Fleetham Feast, Kirkby Fleetham, Northallerton DL7 0SA. A traditional Village Show on the Village Green. Arena events, produce and crafts, tea and cakes or something stronger. The Feast is a rural village tradition recognised by today’s generation. 11am-6pm. Showground free, show tent £1, Child 50p,. email: kffeast@live.co.uk web: kirkbyfleethamfeast.org

Sat 8 Aug 2026 until
 Mon 10 Aug 2026

Whitby Regatta, Whitby park & ride YO21 1TL. Sea-based and on-shore fun. tel: 07827 452753 email: whitbyregatta@live.co.uk web: whitbyregatta.co.uk

Sun 9 Aug 2026

Ripley Show, Ripley Castle Park, Harrogate HG3 3EA. Cattle, sheep, fleeces, horses and ponies, heavy horses, donkeys and driving classes. Farm produce, baking, wine and honey classes, handicrafts, WI, Young Farmers, photography and classes for children of all ages, including Fancy Dress. 8.30am-5pm. Adult £16.95, Child (5-16) £7.95,, Family (2+3) £36.95, Under 5s free (all cheaper in advance). Free parking. tel: 07519 585475 tickets: Online or at gate email: sec@ripleyshow.co.uk web: ripleyshow.co.uk

Wed 12 Aug 2026

Danby Show, Danby, Whitby YO21 2NQ. Ferrets, Horses, Horticulture, Handicrafts, Livestock, Pigeons, Rabbits and Cavies. Vintage Machinery and Motorcycles. Food and a Beer Tent. 9am-4.30pm. Adult £10, Child (5-16) £4, Under 5s free. Main car park is free. tel: 01287 660416 tickets: At the gate. email: lizsheard@yahoo.com web: danbyshow.co.uk

Sat 15 Aug 2026

Rosedale Show, Rosedale Abbey, Pickering YO18 8SA. Cattle, goats, heavy horses, ponies, local produce, crafts, vintage tractors and more. From 9am. Adult £9,, Child £5, Senior £7, Under 5s free. Free parking. tel: 07504 415687 tickets: At the gate. email: rosedaleshowsecretary@gmail.com web: rosedaleshow.co.uk/

Thu 20 Aug 2026

Egton Horse & Agricultural Show, Egton Showfield, Egton, Whitby YO21 1TZ. The perfect family day out. 8.30am-5pm. tickets: Online or at the gate email: generalsecretary@egtonshow.org.uk web: egtonshow.org.uk

Sat 22 Aug 2026 until
 Fri 28 Aug 2026

Whitby Folk Week, Whitby (park & ride YO21 1TL). A full programme of concerts for you to sit back and enjoy both day & night. email: folk@whitbyfolk.co.uk web: whitbyfolk.co.uk

Sat 29 Aug 2026

The Wensleydale Show, Leyburn DL8 5JG. On A6108 road Leyburn to Richmond. Cattle, Sheep, Ponies, Poultry, Heavy Horses, Carriage Driving, Handicrafts, Homecrafts, Vintage Tractors, Vintage Cars, Vintage Steam Machines, Flower & Vegetable Show, Walking Stick Competitions, Sheep Dog Trials, Dry Stone Walling Demonstration, Leyburn Band, Gun Dog Scurry, Terrier Racing, Childrens Fun Fair, Bouncy Castle, Face Painting & Over 200 Trade stands. From 9am. £12,, Child (5-16) £6, Under 5s free, Family (2+3) £30 Free parking. tel: 07949 989976 tickets: Online or at the gate email: secretary@wensleydaleshow.org.uk web: wensleydaleshow.org.uk

Sat 29 Aug 2026

Bilsdale Show, Thornhill Farm, Chop Gate, Bilsdale TS9 7JS. Traditional agricultural show. 9am-5pm. £10, Child (5-16) £5, Under 5s free, Family (2+2) £25, Showfield parking £8. tickets: At the gate email: bilsdaleshow@outlook.com web: bilsdaleshow.co.uk

Sun 30 Aug 2026

Raskelf Produce Show, Raskelf Village Hall, Easingwold, York YO61 3SD. Categories will include; fruit, veg, flowers, baking,crafts and photographs. There will be classes just for children too.

Mon 31 Aug 2026

Farndale Show, Mackeridge Lane, Farndale, York YO62 7LE. Cattle, Sheep, Poultry, Pigeons, Rabbits, Wool, Farm & Dairy Produce, Fruit, Flowers, Vegetables, Children’s Classes, Industrial Classes, Art, Hound & Terrier Show, Pet Dogs, Gun Dogs, Horses, Ponies and Pony Gymkhana, Vintage. 9.30am-5pm. £7, Child £3,, Under 5s free. Parking £5, but free parking nearby. tickets: At the gate email: secretary@farndaleshow.org.uk web: https://farndale.community/farndale-show

Mon 31 Aug 2026

Reeth Show, Reeth, Swaledale DL11 6AR. A traditional Dales Agricultural Show. Flowers, Vegetables, Children’s Classes, Industrial Classes, Art, Hound & Terrier Show & the Great Fremington Edge Fell Race. 9.30am-5pm. £10. Child (under 14) £2. tel: 07506 380393 tickets: At the gate email: reethshow1@gmail.com web: reethshow.co.uk

Tue 1 Sep 2026

Kilnsey show, Kilnsey, Skipton BD23 5PS. The Yorkshire Dales’ premier agricultural show. Livestock competitions, equine events and sheepdog trials, together with a fabulous display of baking, handicrafts, horticulture, and of course, the famous Crag race. Showcasing country life, farming and traditions which have stood the test of time. 9am-5pm. tel: 07858 078974 tickets: Online or at the gate email: info@kilnseyshow.co.uk web: kilnseyshow.co.uk

Wed 2 Sep 2026

Muker Show, Muker, Richmond DL11 6QG. Swaledale sheep showing, sheep dog running, produce, crafts & horticulture exhibits. Watch the children's sports and the famous Fell Race. All accompanied by Muker Silver Band. 10am-5pm. Adult £10, Under 16s free. Free parking. tel: 07790 401476 tickets: Online or at the gate email: info@mukershow.co.uk web: mukershow.co.uk

Sat 5 Sep 2026

Kildale Agricultural & Horticultural Show, The Village Hall Field, Kildale, Whitby YO21 2RG. Exhibitions of the animals, equipment, sports and recreation associated with agriculture and animal husbandry. Judged events are held for best livestock, vegetables and produce such as flowers, handicrafts, photography and baking. Also on offer throughout the day are numerous craft stalls, trade stands and refreshments. 9.30am-4pm. £7.50, Child (5-15) £3, Family (2+2) £20. tel: 01642 724214 tickets: Online or at the gate email: kildaleshowsec@hotmail.co.uk web: kildaleshow.co.uk

Sat 12 Sep 2026

Castleton Show & road race, Castleton, Whitby YO21 2EU. A traditional village show. The Castleton Show Run is a most scenic and undulating road course of approximately 6 miles/10 km through the heart of the North York Moors (castletonshowrun@outlook.com). 11am-4pm. tel: 07951 564497 / 07802 175854 tickets: At the gate email: castletonshow@hotmail.com web: castletonshow.wixsite.com/castletonshow

Sat 12 Sep 2026 until
 Sun 13 Sep 2026

Steam Gathering, Hunton, Bedale DL8 1QF. Over 1000 exhibits displaying over 120 years of Agricultural and Motoring Heritage. Ploughing match Sunday 11am. 10am-5pm (4pm Sun). Adult £12, Child (5-15) £6, Under 5s free. Free parking. tickets: Online or at the gate email: info@huntonsteamgathering.co.uk web: huntonsteamgathering.co.uk

Sat 12 Sep 2026 until
 Sun 13 Sep 2026

Stanhope Agricultural Show, Unthank Park, Stanhope, Co Durham DL13 2PQ. A traditional show with a real community feel. 9am-6.30pm (4pm Sun). £12, Child (3 or over) £6, Family (2+3) £30. Free parking. tickets: At the gate by cash or card email: generalsecretary@stanhopeshow.com web: stanhopeshow.com