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 Sat 10 Jun 2023

Event imageSwaledale Festival, Richmond, Leyburn, Arkengarthdale, Grinton, Reeth etc. Music, Arts & Walking in the Yorkshire Dales. As well as concerts by fantastic local choirs, bands and soloists, there are poetry walks in the landscape with poet Mary-Jane Holmes, puppetry for children and families with Lempen Puppet Theatre, a talk on the Northern Dales night skies, late-night moon-gazing on Reeth Green and comedy, film screenings and exhibitions by local artists. tel: 01748 880019 tickets: Book online web: https://www.swalefest.org

Sun 4 Jun 2023

Sunday Jazz, The Forum, Bullamoor Road, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Enjoy the fabulous sounds of the Big Band Era performed, in an open session, by Alan Owens and The Forum Big Band. The bar is open. Noon, ends 2pm. £4. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Tue 6 Jun 2023 to
 Sun 11 Jun 2023

Bramham International Horse Trials, Bramham Park, Bramham, Wetherby LS23 6ND. 7am-6pm. £15 to £30 plus £5 parking. tel: 01937 846005  tickets: Online or at gate email: horsetrials@bramhampark.co.uk web: https://bramham-horse.co.uk

Thu 8 Jun 2023

The Forum Quiz Night, The Forum, Bullamoor Road, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Get your brain cells ready for a fantastic night out of top notch quizzing! We will be serving a delicious pie and pea supper and the bar will be open. With a grand prize of two free cinema tickets for every member of the winning team! Round tables. 7pm. £12. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Fri 9 Jun 2023 to
 Thu 15 Jun 2023

The Little Mermaid (PG), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. A young mermaid makes a deal with a sea witch to trade her beautiful voice for human legs so she can discover the world above water and impress a prince. Sunday evening subtitles. 7.30pm. Matinées Sat, Sun & Wed 2.30pm. £6 all tickets. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: On door web: https://www.ritzcinema.co.uk

Fri 9 Jun 2023 to
 Sun 11 Jun 2023

Harold Fry, The Forum, Bullamoor Road, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Film Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (PG), Harold Fry is an unremarkable man who has made mistakes with all the important things: being a husband, a father and a friend. And now, well into his 60s, he is content to fade quietly into the background of life. Until ... Fri 2.30pm, Sat & Sun 7.30pm. £6, £5 child & concessions. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Sat 10 Jun 2023 to
 Sun 11 Jun 2023

Tractor Fest, Newby Hall, Ripon HG4 5AJ. The UK's largest vintage tractor & engine show. Each year the show attracts over 1,600 exhibits as well as in excess of 12,000 visitors who also get access to the award winning gardens and other attractions. Features over 1,000 tractors. 10am-4pm. £56 family, £18 adult, £15 child, under 4s free. tel: 01423 322583 tickets: Online web: https://bookings.newbyhall.com

Sun 11 Jun 2023

Alne Street Fayre, Alne, York YO61 1RY. Noon-4.30pm. free. email: alnestreetfayre@btinternet.com web: https://www.alnestreetfayre.co.uk

Fri 16 Jun 2023 to
 Thu 22 Jun 2023

Are You There God? (PG), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. When her family moves from the city to the suburbs, 11-year-old Margaret navigates new friends, feelings, and the beginning of adolescence. Sunday evening subtitles. 7.30pm. Matinée Wed 2.30pm. £6 all tickets. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: On door web: https://www.ritzcinema.co.uk

Sat 17 Jun 2023

The CCC does Summer, The Forum, Bullamoor Road, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Contemporary Community Choirs From Abba and Take That to Queen and The Killers, our show has something for everyone! We are guaranteed to have you dancing in your seats! Four Choirs come together to sing some of your favourite songs!. 1.30pm and 6pm. £16, child (under 12) £5. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Sat 24 Jun 2023 to
 Sun 25 Jun 2023

Event imageMonk Park Farm discount, Monk Park Farm, Bagby, Thirsk YO7 2AG. This weekend there is a 50% discount for up to 500 residents in the Thirsk and greater YO7 postcode area. See website for details. 10am-5pm. tel: 01845 421124 tickets: Online advised web: https://www.monkparkfarm.co.uk

Sun 25 Jun 2023

Homegrown Food Festival, Applegarth, Northallerton DL7 8LZ. A great opportunity to celebrate local food and to meet the people who produce it. Take part in cookery workshops, watch renowned local chefs work their magic, learn how to grow your own vegetables and relax and listen to great live music. Free entry. tel: 07906 662403 email: homegrownfoodfest@gmail.com web: http://www.homegrownfoodfest.co.uk

Sun 25 Jun 2023

Malton Show, Scampston Park, Malton YO17 8NG. 8am - 5.30pm. £12 adult, £8 OAP, £6 12-16s, under 12s free. tel: 01653 915103 (Thu only) email: office@maltonshow.org web: https://www.maltonshow.com

Sun 2 Jul 2023

Huby and Sutton Show, Sutton Park 8 miles north of York, YO61 1DP. 9am-5pm. £10 adult, under 16s free but must be with an adult, plus booking fee. tel: 07973 894909  email: vickicwaite@gmail.com web: https://www.hubyandsuttonshow.org.uk

Sun 2 Jul 2023

Sunday Jazz, The Forum, Bullamoor Road, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Enjoy the fabulous sounds of the Big Band Era performed, in an open session, by Alan Owens and The Forum Big Band. The bar is open. Noon, ends 2pm. £4. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Fri 7 Jul 2023 to
 Sun 9 Jul 2023

Kilburn Feast, Kilburn, Thirsk YO61 4AG. Village Fete. free. email: admin@kilburnyorks.com web: https://www.kilburnyorks.com

Sun 9 Jul 2023

Northallerton Carnival, Applegarth, Northallerton DL7 8LZ. Carnival. 11am till 3pm. Free entry. email: northallertoncarnival81@gmail.com web: https://www.facebook.com/northallertoncarnival

Tue 11 Jul 2023 to
 Fri 14 Jul 2023

Great Yorkshire Show, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate HG2 8NZ. 8am-6pm. Adult £32, Child (5-18yrs) £13, Family (2+3) £80. tel: 01423 541222  tickets: Online or phone web: https://greatyorkshireshow.co.uk

Sat 15 Jul 2023 to
 Sun 16 Jul 2023

Steam Engines & Fair Organs, Masham, Ripon HG4 4PB. Masham Steam Engine & Fair Organ Rally. Adult £11, Family (2+3) £23. email: hello@mashamsteamrally.com web: https://www.mashamsteamrally.com

Sat 15 Jul 2023

Picton Show, Picton, Yarm TS15 0AE. Sports, Gymkhana & Horticultural Show. 9am-4pm. email: pictonshow69@outlook.com web: https://pictonhorticulturalshow.weebly.com

Sun 16 Jul 2023

Historic Vehicle Rally, Newby Hall, Ripon HG4 5AE. Vintage and classic cars - the North’s biggest one-day car show. 10am-4pm. Adult £18, Child £15, Family £56, under 4s free (gardens only, house has supplement). tel: 01423 322 583  email: info@newbyhall.com web: https://www.newbyhall.com

Wed 19 Jul 2023

Driffield Show, Kelleythorpe, Driffield YO25 9DN. 9am-5pm. Adult £16 (includes up to 4 under 16s), carer free. tel: 01377 257494 tickets: Online only email: office@driffieldshowground.co.uk web: https://www.driffieldshowground.co.uk

Sat 22 Jul 2023 to
 Sun 23 Jul 2023

Dales Food & Drink Festival, Funkirk Farm, Skipton BD23 3AB. The Yorkshire Dales Food & Drink Festival. 9am-7pm. Single day: Adult £15, Child £15, Family £68 (2+2 8-17yrs) +(booking fee and excludes some extra events)celebrity events). tel: 01756 796015  email: tickets@yorkshiredalesfoodanddrinkfestival.com web: https://www.yorkshiredalesfoodanddrinkfestival.com

Sat 22 Jul 2023

Hampsthwaite Feast & Show, Hampsthwaite HG3 2EU. email: feast@hampsthwaite.org.uk web: http://www.hampsthwaite.org.uk/hampsthwaitefeast

Sun 23 Jul 2023

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. tel: 01423 322583 tickets: Book online or buy at gate email: bbridgeshowsec@gmail.com web: https://www.boroughbridgeshow.co.uk

Tue 25 Jul 2023

Ryedale Agricultural Show, Wellburn Park Nr Kirbymoorside YO62 7HG. Ryedale Agricultural Show. 8.30am-6pm. tel: 07984 939701  tickets: Online or card payment on the day email: info@ryedaleshow.co.uk web: https://www.ryedaleshow.co.uk

Fri 28 Jul 2023 to
 Mon 31 Jul 2023

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: £189 full weekend. Child Free to £81. tickets: Book online email: info@deershedfestival.com web: https://www.deershedfestival.com

Sat 29 Jul 2023

Birstwith Show, Birstwith, Harrogate HG3 3AG. email: info@birstwithshow.com web: https://www.birstwithshow.com

Sat 29 Jul 2023

Borrowby Show, Hillside Rural Activities Park, Knayton, Thirsk YO7 4AX. Noon-6pm. tel: 07732 355911 email: info@borrowbyshow.org.uk web: https://borrowbyshow.co.uk

Sat 29 Jul 2023

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. 1.30pm Studley Rd, 2.15pm Allhallowgate, 3.00pm Southgate, 4.05pm Market Place East, 4.30pm Ripon Cathedral service. email: hello@stwilfridsprocession.com web: https://stwilfridsprocession.com

Sun 30 Jul 2023

Weeton Show. A traditional, family-focused show, whether you want to compete or just have a fun day, The Weeton Showground, Weeton Lane, Weeton, Harrogate LS17 0AN. The Weeton Showground, Weeton Lane, Weeton, Harrogate. From 9am. tel: 07747 774428 email: secretary@weetonshow.co.uk web: https://www.weetonshow.co.uk

Tue 1 Aug 2023

Egton Bridge Gooseberry Show, St Hedda’s Schoolroom, 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

Fri 4 Aug 2023

Hinderwell Horse & Agricultural Show, Runswick Lane, Hinderwell, 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 £5, Child £3, Senior £4, Family (2+2) £14. web: https://hinderwellshow.org.uk

Sat 5 Aug 2023

Osmotherley Show, Home Farm, Thimbleby DL6 3PY. 10am-10pm. tel: 01609 882388  email: secretary@osmotherleyshow.co.uk web: https://osmotherleyshow.co.uk

Sun 6 Aug 2023

Tockwith show, Cattal Moor Lane, Tockwith, York YO26 7QH. tel: 07739 951152 email: secretary@tockwithshow.org.uk web: https://www.tockwithshow.org.uk

Sun 6 Aug 2023

Thirsk and Sowerby Festival, Sowerby Flatts, Sowerby, Thirsk YO7 1LU. A free family fun day for all. 10am-4pm. Free. tel: 07920 018521 email: FestivalFlatts@outlook.com web: https://www.facebook.com/festivalontheflatts

Sat 12 Aug 2023

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. Noon-9pm. web: https://www.kirkbyfleethamfeast.org

Sat 12 Aug 2023 to
 Mon 14 Aug 2023

Whitby Regatta, Whitby park & ride YO21 1TL. Sea-based and on-shore fun. 25 events over 4 days. tel: 07827 452753 email: whitbyregatta@live.co.uk web: https://www.whitbyregatta.co.uk

Sun 13 Aug 2023

Ripley Show, Ripley Castle Park, Harrogate HG3 3EA. 8.30am-5pm. Adult £13, Child (5-16) £6.50, Family (2+3) £31, Under 5s free. Free parking. email: sec@ripleyshow.co.uk web: https://www.ripleyshow.co.uk

Wed 16 Aug 2023

Danby Show, Danby, Whitby YO21 2NP. Ferrets, Horses, Horticulture, Handicrafts, Livestock, Pigeons, Rabbits and Cavies. Vintage Machinery and Motorcycles, Food and a Beer Tent. Adult £6, Child (5-16) £3, Under 5s free. tel: 01287 660416 email: lizsheard@yahoo.com web: http://www.danbyshow.co.uk

Fri 18 Aug 2023 to
 Sun 20 Aug 2023

Thirsk Hall Festival, Thirsk Hall, Kirkgate YO7 1PL. The return for the third year in a row of the hugely popular Thirsk Hall Festival. Join fellow music enthusiasts in the parkland, to enjoy live music and entertainment for all ages. It is proudly sponsored by Severfield and Timothy Taylors, and will be supporting the Herriot Hospice @ The Lambert. web: https://thirskhall.com

Sat 19 Aug 2023 to
 Sun 20 Aug 2023

Rock The Town, Bedale Park, North End, Bedale DL8 1AA. Family Music Festival.
Sat: Freddie Cleary, Khalysis, Doubtful Bottle, Typically Tina, The 1980s. Headliner: Bad Manners.
Sun: Gordon's Alive, Adrenaline Brothers, Laura Kelly, Hip Hop Hooray, Mis Shapes, Ultra 90s. Featuring: Kelly Llorenna & Urban Cookie Collective!. £25, Child £18, Under 5s £2 (one day prices). tickets: Book online web: https://www.rockthetown.co.uk

Sat 19 Aug 2023

Rosedale Show, Rosedale Abbey, Pickering YO18 8SA. Adult £7, Child £5, Under 5s free. Free parking. tel: 07946 060771  tickets: At Gate. email: rosedaleanddistrictshow@gmail.com web: http://www.rosedaleshow.co.uk

Wed 23 Aug 2023

Egton Horse & Agricultural Show, Egton Cross, Egton YO21 1TZ. email: jane_goodchild:@icloud.com web: https://www.egtonshow.org.uk

Fri 25 Aug 2023 to
 Mon 28 Aug 2023

Yorkshire Balloon Fiesta, Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA. The ultimate weekend of music, family entertainment and hot air balloons. Come and visit at the event's new home at Castle Howard. £35, Child (13-17) £30, Child (4-12) £20, under 4s free. tickets: Book online web: https://yorkshireballoonfiesta.co.uk

Sat 26 Aug 2023

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. Adult £10, Child (5016) £5, Under 5s free, Family (2+3) £25 Free parking. tickets: Online or at the gate email: secretary@wensleydaleshow.org.uk web: https://www.wensleydaleshow.org.uk

Sat 26 Aug 2023 to
 Sun 27 Aug 2023

Malton Food Lovers Festival, Malton YO17 7NR. A celebration of Yorkshire's finest produce & cooking. Expect artisan stalls, delicious street food, talks, tastings, celebrity chefs, demos, festival bar, live music. Malton’s family foodie extravaganza is a festival like no other. A giant celebration, a huge gourmet street party. From 9am Sat & 10am Sun. Free to enter. web: https://www.visitmalton.com/food-festival-yorkshire

Sat 26 Aug 2023

Firework Champions, Newby Hall, Skelton on Ure, Ripon HG4 5AE. Four great firework displays. Three of the UK’s best firework companies compete against each other with a 10 minute firework display choreographed to music followed by a larger huge finale display. Each company uses category 4 fireworks – those that are for professional use only and the biggest available in the UK. The audience votes for the fireworks team they liked the most using their mobile phone. £25, Child £13. Free on-site parking. tel: 01327 876037 tickets: Book online email: mail@mlepyrotechnics.co.uk web: https://www.fireworkchampions.co.uk

Sat 26 Aug 2023

Bilsdale Show, Thornhill Farm, Chop Gate, Bilsdale TS9 7JS. 9am-5pm. Adult £8, Child (5-16) £5, Under 5s free, Family (2+2) £25, Concessions £6. tickets: Online or at the gate email: bilsdaleshow@outlook.com web: https://www.bilsdaleshow.co.uk

Mon 28 Aug 2023

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. Adult £5, Child £1, Under 5s free. Parking £3, but free parking nearby. tel: 01751 430885  email: secretary@farndaleshow.co.uk web: https://www.farndale.community/farndale-show

Mon 28 Aug 2023

Reeth Show, Reeth, Swaledale DL11 6AR. Flowers, Vegetables, Children’s Classes, Industrial Classes, Art, Hound & Terrier Show,. 9.30am-5pm. Adult £10, Child £2, Free parking. tel: 07506 380393 email: reethshow1@gmail.com web: http://reethshow.co.uk

Tue 29 Aug 2023

Kilnsey show, Kilnsey, Skipton BD23 5PS. Pet Dogs, Gun Dogs, Horses, Ponies and Pony Gymkhana, Vintage. 9am-5pm. tel: 01756 753259  tickets: Online or at the gate email: info@kilnseyshow.co.uk web: https://www.kilnseyshow.co.uk

Wed 6 Sep 2023

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. email: info@mukershow.co.uk web: https://www.mukershow.co.uk

Fri 8 Sep 2023 to
 Sun 10 Sep 2023

The Great Holiday Home Show, Yorkshire Event Centre, Yorkshire Showground, HG2 8NZ. The outdoor show of holiday homes, caravans and motorhomes. Also trade-only show from Tue 12 Sep-Thu 14 Sep. web: https://www.thegreatholidayhomeshow.co.uk

Sat 9 Sep 2023 to
 Sun 10 Sep 2023

Steam Gathering, Hunton, Bedale DL8 1QF. Over 1000 exhibits displaying over 120 years of Agricultural and Motoring Heritage. Ploughing match Sunday 11am. From 10am. Adult £10, Child (5-15) £5, Under 5s free. Free parking. tel: 01677 450461 email: huntonsteamgathering@gmail.com web: http://www.huntonsteamgathering.co.uk

Sat 9 Sep 2023 to
 Sun 10 Sep 2023

Stanhope Agricultural Show, Stanhope, Co Durham DL13 2PQ. A traditional show with a real community feel. 9am-6.30pm (4pm Sun). tel: 07966 516270 tickets: At the gate email: generalsecretary@stanhopeshow.com web: https://stanhopeshow.com

Sat 16 Sep 2023

Eggleston Agricultural Show, Hayberries Farm, Mickleton DL12 0LP. Traditional agricultural show. 10am-4pm. Adult £10, Child(5-14) £2, Under 5s free. Free parking. tel:  07900 390734 tickets: Cash only at gate email: alanagnt10@aol.com web: http://www.egglestonshow.co.uk

Sat 23 Sep 2023

Stokesley Show, Springfield, Stokesley, Middlesbrough TS9 5JL. One of the largest one day agricultural shows in the country. 9am-6pm. Adult £16, Child (15-16) £12, Family (2+2) £40, Under 5s free. tel:  01845 587158  tickets: Online or on gate email: secretary@stokesleyshow.co.uk web: https://www.stokesleyshow.co.uk

Sun 24 Sep 2023

Nidderdale Show, Pateley Bridge HG3 5BD. Celebrates the best of agricultural traditions with top class livestock, horse and dog sections and boasts one of the finest exhibitions of animals anywhere in the UK. 7.45am – 6pm. Adult £15 at gate, £13.50 online, Child (under 17) free, Parking free. tel: 01969 650129 tickets: Online or at gate email: info@nidderdaleshow.co.uk web: https://www.nidderdaleshow.co.uk