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27
Sept 2024
Masham Sheep Fair returns this weekend
The annual sheep fair returns to Masham this weekend (Saturday 28 and Sunday 29).
Masham Sheep Fair was originally established as a one-off fundraising event in 1985 by Susan Cunliffe-Lister and a group of volunteers.
Up to 70,000 sheep were sold in Masham each year until the First World War.
Sheep-themed events will take place throughout the weekend to celebate the town's heritage.
Events include sheep racing, tours of the Theakston and Black Sheep breweries, sheepdog demonstrations and a sheep show.
Visitors are encouraged to buy physical programmes on the day for £2 with all proceeds going to Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
The first ever sheep fair raised over £7,950. The event quickly became established as an annual event in Masham and has since generated over £158,000 for local charities.
Last year’s event raised £11,581 for Yorkshire Air Ambulance, £500 for Masham Young Farmers, £400 for Masham Church of England Primary School, £200 for Masham Children’s Sports, and £200 for Masham Sports Association and £100 for their development fund.
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