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May 2021
Spring Flower Show returns as first large event in Harrogate
The Harrogate Spring Flower Show is returning for its 100th anniversary on Thursday. It's one of the first large events going ahead in Harrogate post-covid.
This perennial event has made its way back into the Harrogate calendar after covid forced organisers to cancel the event last year.
It is also the first major gardening show to take place in 2021 but some changes have had to be made.
Capacity has been capped at 5,000 each day rather than the usual 60,000 guests. The show has also been adapted to suit an outdoor setting with stands and displays spaced out to allow for social distancing.
Classic show favourites like the garden, plant displays, daily demos and cook-alongs will still be going ahead.
Show Director Nick Smith said:
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The event’s venue, the Great Yorkshire Showground, is currently being used as a covid vaccination centre, with many people from across the district visiting each day to receive the vaccine.
The shows are run by the North of England Horticultural Society, which says it has worked closely with the showground team and local authorities to ensure visitors can have a safe and enjoyable day out.
The event begins Thursday May 20 until Sunday May 23. Tickets can be booked here.
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