Video: Yorkshire Game Fair preview

They 2012 fair is to be held in the grounds of Stockeld Park, near Wetherby, over the weekend of May 26 and 27, with admission and trade stand prices being held for the fourth year in a row.

Leading attractions will include the return of old favourites such as Ben Potter and his birds of prey and Katy Cropper, a former winner of BBC TVs One Man and his Dog, along with new feature areas such as the field kitchen and the countryside family adventure.

Organisers believe the event has something for everyone “while keeping its roots firmly in hunting, shooting and all things country.”

The fair has some established competitions such as casting, clay shooting, archery, tests, scurries and racing.

However the 2012 event also sees the launch of new contests including the Yorkshire “super suppy”, “starshot” and the spaniel test.

Another attraction is the chance to sample award-winning local produce in the food pavilion which will host tastings and demonstrations throughout the day.

The new field kitchen area will see “hedge hunting” chefs give people the chance to create dishes from field to fork.

The gamekeepers green area is dedicated to learning about life in the countryside with many experts on hand for visitors to talk to.

Throughout the weekend there will demonstrations and debates between experts and hands on tuition in areas such as butchery, game prep and recipes, fishing, wildfowling, ferreting and net making.

A spokesman for the Yorkshire Game Fair said: “The show is packed with fun things to do and see and a big Yorkshire welcome awaits.”

The event website – www.yorkshiregamefair.co.uk – includes directions and opening times as well as links to sites with information about those taking part.