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Jul 2023
Last Updated: 21/07/2023
Village show season set to begin in the Harrogate district
As the summer continues, it can only mean one thing...village show season is due to begin.
From vintage tractors and giant tortoises to handwriting competitions and terrier racing, we’ve collated a list of village shows happening across the district this summer.
If you have something to add to the round-up, email us the details.
Weeton Show
Titled “The Greatest Little Show in Yorkshire”, Weeton Show offers locals a jam-packed day of guaranteed fun.
The village show will host a wealth of entertainment throughout the day, with food stalls, live brass bands, a Punch and Judy performance, farrier demonstrations and much more.
The day will also include over 200 classes of horses, sheep, dogs, produce and horticulture.
Weeton show has been an integral part of the village since 1947 and still promises to be fun for all the family.
The show will take place on Sunday, July 30.
Tickets start at £7 – more information can be found here.
Pic: Valeria Mather from Weeton Show website.
Birstwith Show
This year marks the 127th annual Birstwith Show and, after all these years, it still has lots on offer.
For any local horticulturists, the village show has an extensive list of classes to enter or enjoy, ranging from pansies and delphiniums to hydrangeas and hanging baskets.
The show will also showcase a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables.
Children can also get involved in classes and can show off their photography, baking, or even sock puppet-making skills.
Birstwith Show will take place on Saturday, July 29.
Find more information here – ticket prices begin at £7.
Pic: Sarah Jane Osler
Ripley Show
Ripley Show takes place in the grounds of the iconic Ripley Castle and, too, offers a day of agricultural fun.
The show offers a wide range of events and classes, including ferret racing, a companion dog show, children’s fancy dress, and much more.
This year’s attendees can also expect some updates to the schedule – from donkey classes to novice gardener classes.
Ripley Show will take place on Sunday, August 13.
Click here for more information – tickets start at £6.50.
Pic: Ripley Show Facebook page
Tockwith Show
Tockwith Show will also host a day of agricultural and horticultural excitement.
The village show – which was established in 1945 - will hold over 800 classes throughout the day.
Attendees can expect to see giant tortoises, trade stands, Farlavale gun dogs, farm animals and demonstrations.
There will also be pony club displays, a tractor parade, and a dog dash.
The show will take place on Sunday, August 6.
More information can be found here – tickets cost £10.
Pic: Tockwith Show Facebook page
Nidderdale Show
Nidderdale Show (affectionately known at Pateley Show) boats one of the finest exhibitions of animals in the UK.
The show will host a variety of animal competitions, show jumping, horticulture, crops, dry stone walling and more.
People can also enjoy a cricket match, funfair and live music.
There will be a two-course carvery lunch, as well as other hot meals, afternoon teas, sandwiches, and hot beverages available. There will also be mobile catering units and bars located around the showground.
Sunflowers Day Nursery will have staff on-hand to provide a relaxing family area for children (and parents) when necessary.
The show will take place on Sunday, September 24.
Find more information here – tickets cost £13.50.
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