Show diary: A full list of all the country shows in Yorkshire
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. www.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 Yorks, 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. www.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. www.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 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
September 12: Penistone Agricultural Show
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 over 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