Despite leaden skies, thousands of people flocked to yesterday’s Nidderdale Show.
The event, which celebrated its 151st anniversary this year, is organised by Nidderdale Agricultural Society.
It is held annually at Pateley Bridge Showground and marks the end of the local agricultural show season.
Last year, it was moved from its traditional Monday slot to a Sunday to avoid clashing with Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral and proved such a success organisers decided to stick to the Sunday.
Visitors could enjoy a range of classes, from cattle and sheep to showjumping and pigs, as well as rabbit and pigeon displays, dry-stone walling and a band parade.
Here are some photos of the day in case you missed it.
Just two of the many prize-winning pigeons.
York North & West of Yore Hunt and hound demonstration.
The Wharfedale Terrier Racing team.
The brass band performed in the high-street parade and throughout the day.
Rebecca Richards, 8, and sister Jess, 6, showed their sheep in the young shepherd/shepherdess class.
Proud parents gathered to watch their little ones in the young handlers class.
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Everything you need to know about Nidderdale Show tomorrow
The annual Nidderdale Show signals the end of summer and the local agricultural show season.
More than 15,000 people are expected to attend tomorrow’s event, which takes place at Nidderdale Showground in Pateley Bridge, and will showcase some of the finest animals and agricultural products the country has to offer.
From show jumping and cricket matches to terrier racing and prize cattle, here’s everything you need to know ahead of the event:
Timings
Doors open at 7.45am and close at approximately 6pm.
Trade stands and marquees are open from 9am to 5.30pm, and the popular band parade down Pateley high-street will begin at 11am.
Pic: Jemison Photographer
What’s on?
Classes and competitions will take place throughout the day – with a breakdown of the schedule is available at the show.
With a wide variety on offer, visitors can watch traditional farm animal classes, including cattle, sheep, goats and pigs, while horse-lovers can enjoy equine classes and show jumping.
Four-legged friends will feature in the sheep dog trials and terrier racing classes.
The show will have a funfair and children’s entertainment area for little ones to enjoy. Sunflower’s Day Nursery will provide a family area where children can relax. It also includes a nappy changing area, bottle warming facilities and a quiet area for nursing mothers.
Visitors can expect a dry-stone walling class, forestry exhibition, a heritage marquee, and farm crops and home produce competitions too.
For those looking to do some shopping, trade stands will also be in place, and cricket fans enjoy a friendly match between Nidderdale XI and Craven XI.
Food and drink
Food and drink will be on offer throughout the day.
The dining marquee will offer a two-course hot carvery lunch, hot meals and a range of hot and cold sandwiches.
Food and drink stalls will also be available around the showground.
Pic: Jemison Photographer
Parking and travel
All car parking is free and parking areas will be well signed.
In addition, the show is offering a free tractor park and ride service – the route is shown below.
Drivers are advised to travel early or use alternative routes to avoid heavy traffic.
Dogs are welcome on short leads but will not be allowed in livestock marquees.
Tickets can be bought on the gate or online before midnight tonight.
Adult tickets will cost £15 and children under 16 go free. Have fun!
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More than 15,000 visitors expected at Nidderdale Show next weekend
Thousands of people are expected to attend Nidderdale Show when it makes its annual return next weekend.
The show is the last local agricultural event of the year.
Last year, it moved from its traditional Monday slot to Sunday due to the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
Organisers Nidderdale Agricultural Society have decided to stick with the Sunday slot and next weekend’s event will be open from 7.45am until 6pm.
For the 151st year, the event on the Pateley Bridge Showground will feature some of the finest animals and agricultural products the country has to offer.
From dairy, beef and store cattle and sheep, pigs, and goats, to show jumping, heavy horses and sheepdog trials, the event will present over 200 awards to a wide range of animals and handlers – all hoping to take home first prize.
Horticulture, farm crops, dry stone walling, home produce and fur & feather competitions can also be enjoyed throughout the day.
With a funfair, children’s entertainment, terries racing, a forestry exhibition and even a digger area, the show will offer fun for all the family.
Sunflowers Day Nursery will provide a family area where little ones can relax. The area also includes a nappy changing area, bottle warming facilities and a quiet area for nursing mothers.
Credit: Jemison Photographer
The show will also include trade stands selling local produce and goods, as well as a range of food and drinks vans.
Foodies can expect a two-course carvery, an afternoon tea selection and a range of hot meals and sandwiches in the public dining marquee.
Parking is free and a tractor park and ride service between the showground and Bewerley car parks will be available.
Dogs are welcome on short leads.
Tickets can be bought online and cost £13.50 for over 17s.
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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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Nidderdale Show in Pateley Bridge is to move permanently from its traditional Monday slot to a Sunday.
The show, which celebrated its 150th anniversary this year, was forced to change dates last month when the Queen’s funeral was arranged on the same day on Monday, September 19.
The event, which attracts about 13,000 people, was hastily brought forward by 24 hours to a Sunday.
Bewerley Park. Credit: Jemison Photographer
The weekend date proved popular and the show committee has now decided the event will be held on a Sunday annually, with September 24 scheduled for next year.
Show press officer Alex Smith said the weekend was more attractive to families and would make it easier to find stewards and judges.
She added:
“Pretty much everybody was in favour of changing it to a Sunday.
“Many people said if they had known it would be on a Sunday this year they would have entered an exhibit.
“The children’s horse riding classes had low entries — many categories will benefit if the show takes place on a Sunday because more children and families will attend.”
Nidderdale Agricultural Committee stages the event at Bewerley Park.
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