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21
May
5 things to do in and around Harrogate this weekend May 24-26
Have all the fun at the fair
Boroughbridge Summer Fête is taking place this bank holiday Monday.
Organised by Boroughbridge Lions, a charity that serves the local community, there will be plenty to see and do, from seeing birds of prey to listening to live music and outdoor games such as welly wanging to a bouncy castle.
Attendees can drink and dine from the food and drinks stalls.
Free, 11am-4pm, May 26, Sports Association Field, Aldborough Road, Boroughbridge, YO51 9EA.
Go to a brewery open day
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of Hambleton Brewery in Ripon on Saturday, where you can sample a variety of craft beers and learn about the brewing process.
The family- and dog-friendly event will feature live music by the band The Bootleggers, and there will also be street food available to buy. Children will love the outdoor games and the bouncy castle.
Looking to try more breweries in and around Harorgate? Visit this link for more real ale retreats.
Free, 12 noon-8pm, May 24, Hambleton Brewery Ripon, Melmerby Green Lane, Melmerby, Ripon, HG4 5NB.
Pic: Copyright David Dixon
Be inspired by craft making
Masham Town Hall is holding a weekend-long craft fair this Saturday and Sunday.
Featuring local craftspeople and artists, there will also be charity stalls and good quality second-hand products to buy from too, as well as home-made refreshments.
Free, 10am-4pm, May 24 and 25, Masham Town Hall, Market Place, Masham, HG4 4DY.
Attend a climate change event
Learn about climate change and how people can make a positive impact together at Climate Fresk.
Held in partnership with Zero Carbon Harrogate, the workshop is designed to be hands-on and interactive, so attendees can dive into the world of sustainability with like-minded individuals.
Free, 3-6pm, May 25, Prologue Performance Cycling, Cold Bath Road, Harrogate, HG2 0NA.
The event will be taking place on The Stray. Image: Syd Bell
Enjoy a family day out
Harrogate’s Big Weekender is taking place this bank holiday weekend.
The family-friendly festival will be held on The Stray in Harrogate and is a brand-new event for 2025 featuring live music, licensed bars, thrill rides, children’s entertainment, circus workshops, street food and special guests.
Organised by Crow Leisure Group, who also run Santa’s Christmas Funland at Harrogate’s Yorkshire Event Centre, the festival will feature various acts, including DJ Justin Wilkes, Wideboys Eddie Craig, Ultrabeat with Rebecca Rudd and more.
There will also be a dinosaur invasion day on Monday, May 26.
Various prices – see the website for details, from 4pm-11pm on May 23, 11am-11pm on May 24 and 25, The Stray, Harrogate, HG1 1BJ.
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