Everything you need to know about every agricultural show in Yorkshire in 2026

Our latest special report takes a look at the history, heritage and values of these community shows, many of which have been running for decades if not centuries.

Of course the most famous of them all is the Great Yorkshire Show, but there are dozens of other shows taking place across Yorkshire this summer, right from mid-May to the end of September.

Here’s the full run down of what you need to know about each show.

May 16: Otley Show

One of the oldest shows in the calendar with records showing it was founded in 1796. Classes include cattle, sheep, horses, produce and handicrafts.

The Showfield, Bridge Street, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 1BQ www.otleyshow.org.uk

May 23 to 24: Hambleton District Show

The largest horse show in the North of England. Hambleton Show was established 30 years ago but has grown to 200 classes and is run in aid of charities.

Sutton Park, Sutton-on-the-Forest, York, North Yorkshire, YO61 1DP www.hambletonshow.com

June 20: Eastrington Show

Held in the East Yorkshire village for over 100 years, classes for cattle and terriers with competitions for local entrants and a 5k fun run

The Playing Fields, Eastrington,East Yorkshire, DN14 7PW www.eastringtonshow.co.uk

June 20: Todmorden Country Fair

Entertainment, traders, food and drink stalls, animal classes such as a dog show, agility, terrier racing, falconry and horse classes.

Centre Vale Park, Burnley Road, Todmorden, West Yorkshire OL14 7BS todmordencountryfair.com

June 21: North Yorkshire County Agricultural Show

More than 100 stalls and classes for show jumping, light and heavy horses, cattle, sheep and parade of Hurworth Hunt Hounds.

Otterington Hall, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL79HW www.northyorkshireshow.co.uk

June 27: Honley Show

Honley celebrated its centenary in 2021, standing the test of time and staying true to its early objectives with a strong focus on cattle and sheep classes.

Farnley Tyas Showground, Thurstonland Road, Farnley Tyas, Huddersfield, HD4 6UW www.honleyshow.co.uk

July 5: Howden Show

Dating back to 1855 and organised by a small committee of local volunteers, Howden Show is a celebration of community, agriculture, and entertainment.

The Ashes Playing Fields, Treeton Road, Howden, Goole DN14 7DH www.howdenshow.co.uk

July 5: Huby and Sutton Show

Celebrating the best of life in the Yorkshire countryside with competition classes for cattle, sheep, horses, crafts and produce.

Sutton Park, Sutton-on-the-Forest, York, North Yorkshire, YO61 1DP www.hubyandsuttonshow.org.uk

July 14-17: The Great Yorkshire Show

A celebration of farming, food and the countryside, in its 167th show, showcasing the country’s best livestock and latest machinery.

Great Yorkshire Showground, Railway Road, Harrogate, HG2 8NZ greatyorkshireshow.co.uk

July 18: Bishop Wilton Show

Starting in 1897 in a tent in a school yard, the show is now a much loved event for the Yorkshire Wolds attracting more than 2,000 visitors.

Garrowby Hill, Bishop Wilton, York, YO42 1TD www.bishopwiltonshow.co.uk

July 19: Crowle Agricultural Show

With cattle and sheep classes growing each year, the annual show also welcomed the return of heavy horse classes last year.

Godnow Road, Scunthorpe, DN17 4EE www.crowleshow.org.uk

July 19: Weeton Show

Dubbed ‘The Greatest Little Show in Yorkshire’, Weeton has all the usual classics and has also raised more than £10,000 for charity since 2024.

Weeton Show Ground, Weeton Lane, Weeton, North Yorkshire, LS17 0AN www.weetonshow.co.uk

July 22: Driffield Show

Celebrating its 150th year, Driffield remains a true agricultural show, showcasing the very best of farming, livestock and rural traditions.

Driffield Showground, Driffield Road, Kelleythorpe, Driffield, East Yorkshire, YO25 9FB www.driffieldshowground.co.uk

July 25: Birstwith Show

A popular village show in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales which this year will be celebrating its 130th show.

Show field, Kerry Ingredients, Wreaks Road, Birstwith, HG3 2NN birstwithshow.com

July 25: Borrowby Show

Last year Borrowby celebrated its 75th show and continues with the usual attractions of tent classes through to livestock and farm produce.

Hillside Rural Activities Park, Oaktree Bank South, Knayton, Thirsk, YO7 4AX borrowbyshow.co.uk

July 26: Aldborough and Boroughbridge Show

Known as a small show with a big personality, the show is well beyond its 100th anniversary and continues with traditional country classes.

Newby Hall, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 5AE www.boroughbridgeshow.co.uk

July 28: Ryedale Show

One of the largest competitive displays of livestock and rural crafts in Yorkshire, it serves as qualifiers for the London International Horse Show and Burghley Young Event Horse.

Duncombe Park, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, YO62 5EB www.ryedaleshow.co.uk

August 1: Emley Show

A true agricultural show, with small and large livestock, trade stands, entertainment around the showground and in the main ring.

Factory Farm, Factory Lane, Emley Moor, Huddersfield, HD8 9TE www.emleyshow.co.uk

August 1: Osmotherley Show

A celebration of farming life, rural pride and community spirit like the old days, see classes from sheep to rhubarb.

Home Farm, Thimbleby, near Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL6 3PY www.osmotherleyshow.co.uk

August 2: Sykehouse Show

First held in 1884, some current committee members are descendants of the founders. Traditional livestock classes with a show highlight being Sheaf Tossing.

Poplars Farm, Sykehouse, Doncaster, DN14 9AS www.sykehouseshow.org.uk

August 2: Tockwith Show

A show with more than 300 classes to enter, 120 trophies to be won and £5,000 in prize money to be handed out.

Cattal Moor Lane, Tockwith, near York, YO26 7QH www.tockwithshow.org.uk

August 4: Egton Bridge Gooseberry Show

The oldest surviving gooseberry show in the country, established in 1800, with a set of rules unchanged over more than 200 years.

Egton Manor, The Egton Estate, Egton Bridge, Whitby YO21 1UY www.egtongooseberryshow.org.uk

August 5: Thornton-le-Dale Show

Taking place in one of the most picturesque villages in the North York Moors, the show celebrates its 105th anniversary this year.

The Showfield, Maltongate, Thornton-le-Dale, Pickering, YO18 7ZP www.thorntonledale.com

August 7: Hinderwell Show

The 155th show in 2026 and said to have started to solve an argument between two local men over who had the best Cleveland Bay foal.

The Show Ground, Hinderwell Lane, Saltburn-By-Sea, Cleveland, TS13 5HR www.hinderwellshow.org.uk

August 8: Goathland Village Show

Extra classes have been added to cater for the amount of creatives living in this village, famous as the setting for police television series, Heartbeat.

Goathland Village Hall, The Common, Goathland, Whitby, YO22 5JR www.facebook.com/events/945033248091253

August 8: Halifax Show

One of West Yorkshire’s favourite country days out, the show has livestock, crafts, family fun and a great deal of local heritage.

Savile Park, Halifax HX1 3EA www.halifaxshow.uk

August 9: Ripley Show

Usual classes including cattle, sheep, fleeces and horses will take centre stage at what is Ripley’s 174th annual show.

Ripley Castle, Ripley, Harrogate HG3 3AY www.ripleyshow.co.uk

August 12: Danby Show

A true village show in the Esk Valley with livestock, horses, ferrets and rabbits as well as craft and produce sections.

Off Longlands Lane, Danby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2NQ www.danbyshow.co.uk

August 15: Rosedale Show

Founded in 1871, with the Abbey nearby, the show takes place with permission of local families featuring gundogs and hound trails.

Milburn Arms Field at Rosedale Abbey, Rosedale, North Yorkshire, YO18 8RA www.rosedaleshow.co.uk

August 22: Gargrave Show

Testament to the region’s rich agricultural heritage and community spirit and a firm favourite in the local calendar, it is 120 years old this year.

Eshton Hall, Eshton Road, Gargrave, Skipton, BD23 3QB www.gargraveshow.org.uk

August 23:Mirfield Show

A not for profit event attracting more than 10,000 visitors each year, Mirfield Show boasts thousands of exhibits across its classes for entry.

Mirfield Showground, Huddersfield Road (A644), Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 9NE www.mirfieldshow.com

August 23: Arthington Show

Something for everyone who is curious about the countryside from animal lovers and foodies to tractor and machinery enthusiasts.

Show Ground (opposite Otley Town Football Club), Pool Road (A659), Otley LS21 1DZ www.arthingtonshow.co.uk

August 26: Egton Show

A show which goes ahead come rain or shine, enjoy horses, cows, sheep, vintage machinery and sheepdog trials.

Egton Showfield, Egton, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1TZ www.egtonshow.org.uk

August 29: Bilsdale Show

A variety of attractions to showcase the skills and talents from Bilsdale and beyond at what will be the 114th show.

Thornhill Farm, Chop Gate, Bilsdale, North Yorkshire, TS9 7JS www.bilsdaleshow.co.uk

August 29: Malham Show

Taking place beneath the stunning backdrop of Malham Cove there are agricultural competitions and country entertainment.

Malham Show, Chapel Gate, Malham, North Yorkshire, BD23 4DA www.malhamshow.co.uk

August 29: Wensleydale Show

A traditional show in the very heart of the Yorkshire Dales, showing off its finest equine, livestock, horticulture and handicraft exhibits.

Wensleydale Showground, off A6108 Bellerby/Richmond road, Leyburn, DL8 5JG www.wensleydaleshow.org.uk

August 31: Farndale Show

A bank holiday bonanza of livestock displays, equestrian events, crafts, and family fun in this quaint village known for its daffodils.

The Show Field, Mackeridge Lane, Farndale, York, YO62 7LE www.farndale.community/farndale-show/

August 31: Reeth Show

The first Reeth Show was held in 1900 with categories being added over the years along with fell running and the Great Fremington Edge Race.

Reeth Show, Reeth, Swaledale DL11 6AR www.reethshow.co.uk

September 1: Kilnsey Show

In the shadows of Kilnsey Crag, the showcase of country life, farming and tradition has been marking the end of summer in the Yorkshire Dales since 1897.

Kilnsey village, North Yorkshire, BD23 5PS www.kilnseyshow.co.uk

September 2: Muker Show

A small, traditional agricultural show in Upper Swaledale. Run by volunteers who will tell you it’s nothing fancy, just good old community spirit.

Muker village, off Gunning Lane, Upper Swaledale, DL11 6QG www.mukershow.co.uk

September 5: Kildale Show

A show for family and tradition since 1881 with new sheep classes added last year to meet increased interest.

Village Hall Field, Kildale, Whitby YO21 2RG www.kildaleshow.co.uk

September 5: Keighley Show

Providing a fun family day out since the 1950s, Keighley Show features cattle, sheep and equestrian classes as well as produce and children’s attractions.

King George V Playing Fields, Marley, Keighley, BD21 4DB www.keighleyshow.co.uk

September 5: Lealholm Show

A self-sufficient rural community in the 1800s, the annual show is a celebration of its farming, blacksmith, cobbling and butchery heritage.

Lealholm Sports Field, Lealholm, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2AQ www.facebook.com/Lealholmwhitbynorthyorkshire

September 6: Moorcock Show

One of the oldest sheep shows in the Yorkshire Dales, it can be traced back well over a century and still has its own distinct local traditions and rituals.

Mossdale, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3LS www.moorcockshow.co.uk

One of the country’s finest one day agricultural shows, established in 1853, organised and staffed by volunteers from the local community.

Stottercliffe Road, Penistone, Sheffield, S36 6DW www.penistoneshow.com

September 19: Stokesley Show

A proud local tradition and a highlight of the rural calendar for more than 166 years, attracting visitors and competitors from across North Yorkshire and beyond.

The Showground, Helmsley Rd, Stokesley, Middlesbrough TS9 5JL www.stokesleyshow.co.uk

September 20: Nidderdale Show

Attracting crowds of 15,000 people, it traditionally marks the end of the agricultural show season with a celebration of the finest rural traditions.

Nidderdale Show Ground, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 5BD www.nidderdaleshow.co.uk

September 26-27: Masham Sheep Fair

Commemorating a time where as many as 70,000 sheep were sold each year from the Market Square, Masham Sheep Fair also raises money for charity.

Masham Market Square, Masham, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 4EF www.mashamsheepfair.com