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Aug
5 things to do in and around Harrogate this weekend, August 15-17
Discover local artists' work on the NiddArt Trail
The NiddArt Trail is taking place from August 15 to 25.
It will showcase the diverse skills of artists, craftspeople and makers in and around the communities of Nidderdale and its Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Above image: Holy Island acrylic by Karan McGrath
The venue-based trail will display the work of artists, artisans, photographers, workshops, galleries, paintings, ceramics, jewellery, photography, prints, textiles, glass and wood.
There is also an online gallery of the work of artists and craftspeople on the trail and other local people displaying online only.
Free, click here for details of venues, opening dates, times and locations.
Enjoy Feva festival
Feva in Knaresborough is continuing this week.
The annual arts festival that hosts a range of free and paid-for events such as live music, spoken word and art exhibitions, and is taking place until August 17.
First held in 1996, it’s one of the town’s main events of the year, with many shops decorated in promotional pink as part of a window competition organised by Knaresborough and District Chamber.
The key headliner, Picnic in the Park, is a free afternoon event featuring bands and DJs and is taking place on Saturday, August 16.
Find out more about Feva in our guide here.
Various times and dates, until August 17, Knaresborough.
Pateley Bridge Makers Yard
Explore Open Studios
The Summer Open Studios & Artisan Market at Pateley Makers Yard will take place this weekend. The event will feature open studios, a bustling artisan market, live music, street food and a bar.
Visitors can explore the creative spaces of resident makers, including stonemasons, sculptors, antique dealers, and jewellers, and browse pop-up exhibitions from local artists who are from or around Pateley Bridge.
The market will showcase handcrafted ceramics, textiles, fine art and woodwork.
Free, 10am-5pm, August 16-17, Pateley Makers Yard, Pateley Bridge, HG3 5LE.
Go to the Harrogate & District Allotment Federation Show
The Harrogate & District Allotment Federation will be holding its 64th Annual Allotment Show in the Sun Pavilion in Valley Gardens on Sunday, August 17.
The event provides allotment plot holders from across Harrogate, Ripon, Knaresborough and Boroughbridge with the opportunity to showcase their gardening achievements, which range from prize fruit and vegetables to beautiful flowers; and to exhibit their perfect baking and preserves made from homegrown produce.
There are many different classes to enter – fruit and vegetables, flowers and baking, as well as classes for novices, children and the whole family. There are also plenty of stalls, including plants, produce, cakes, books, a tombola and a prize raffle, and there are stalls run by local charities, artisans and environmental groups. A band will also keep everyone entertained in the afternoon.
Free, 11am-4pm, August 17, The Sun Pavilion and Colonnade, Cornwall Road, HG1 2PQ.
Have a day out at Calcutt Gala
Calcutt Gala and Family Day is taking place this week at Knaresborough Forest Cricket Ground on Sunday.
Expect fun for all the family that will include bouncy castles, a tractor, a tombola, kids' games and races, live bands, bars and a barbecue, to name just some of the goings-on.
Under 12s free, £2 over 13s and adults, from 12noon-6pm, August 17, Knaresborough Forest Cricket Ground, Calcutt, Knaresborough, HG5 8JL.
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