The event included sheep showing, rare breed displays and sheep racing.
There were also Morris dancers, handbell ringers and a craft market.
The Yorkshire Post photographer Jonathan Gawthorpe went down to capture the action in these brilliant photographs:
1. Masham Sheep Fair
Pictured six year old Alexander Lee from Skelton-on-Ure, who entered the young handler class with his Beltex cross Bob. 26th September 2026 Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
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