Country Shows 2026 in Yorkshire

Country shows are a day out for all the family and a celebration of the rural country living and lifestyle which is enjoyed across the county, from the flagship Great Yorkshire show to small village shows.

Duncombe Park estate

Duncombe Park Country Fair

4th May 2026
Attractions include, trade stands, craft fair marquee, farmers market, static engines, vintage cars, tractors and motorcycles.

poster advetising Graves park country show

Graves Park Country Show

4th May 2026
Enjoy a great day out with all of the family. Free entry event with lots of fun activities and interesting things to see and do including extreme mountain bike stunt show, artisan craft marquee, llama trekking, bird of prey displays and fun fair rides.

Cows on show at Otley Show

Otley Show

16th May 2026
The oldest one day agricultural show in the country, with approx 15000 visitors. Classes are held in Cattle, Sheep, Horses, Ponies, Dogs, Poultry, Pigeons, Waterfowl, Produce, Handicraft and Floral.

tractors on parade with market stalls in the background

Yorkshire Game and Country Fair

16th and 17th May 2026
The Yorkshire Country & Game Fair is held at Scampston Hall. There is a vast array of country sports with loads of ‘have-a-go’ opportunities, to fine foods and animals – all this and lots more.

North Yorkshire County Agricultural Show

21st June 2026
On Show day there will be many events and displays around the show field throughout the day including:- livestock judging, farrier demonstration, alpacas, rabbit and cavy show, craft and baking competitions, vintage tractors, display of classic cars, carriage driving, craft marquee, fire brigade and police displays, an abundance of trade stands.

Todmorden Country Fair

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2026 TBC
Todmorden Game and Country Fair is sure to entertain the whole family with a wide selection of Trade Stalls, Food & Drink Stands, Entertainment Shows, Animal Events and Children Attractions.

aerial view over the showring at Honley show with people sitting around the edges watching horses in the ring.

Honley Show

27th June 2026
Held at Farnley Tyas Showground, HD4 6UW. Family fun filled day out with a wide range of entertainment and agricultural classes and show.

young farmers with sheep

Malton show

28th June 2026
Malton show is held at Scampston Park just outside the town. Shuttle buses run during the event from the town.

Howden Show

5th July 2026
Howden Show is an annual agricultural show organised by a small committee of local volunteers. The show has a long and proud history dating back to 1855.

cow on show

Great Yorkshire Show

14th to 17th July 2026
Returning with plenty of your favourites including cookery demos in the Food Hall, national and regional livestock competitions and an exciting Main Ring attraction.More Yorkshire Country Shows

shire horse and cart

Driffield Show

22nd July 2026
An action packed family entertainment show, hosted by Driffield agricultural society at the Driffield Showground.

Logo for Bishop Wilton Show

Bishop Wilton Show

18th July 2026
From humble beginnings in the old school yard, the show is still going strong attracting over 2000 visitors each year. Horse riding classes, horticulture and baking competitions, trade stands, craft stalls, children's entertainment and more.

terrier racing

Weeton Show

19th July 2026
A local, traditional Agricultural and Horticultural Show on the edge of Harrogate. A fun day out for all the family!

tractor

Borrowby Show

25th July 2026
From humble beginnings back in 1947 Borrowby Show has grown into a successful feature in the show calendar of Yorkshire.
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Aldborough and Boroughbridge Show

26th July 2026
Newby Hall, nr. Ripon. Entry into the award winning gardens and legendary adventure playground, complete with pedalo boats, zip wire and miniature railway!More Yorkshire Country Shows

Ryedale show logo

Ryedale Show

28th July 2026
Ryedale Show is a traditional Agricultural Show providing a showcase of British farming and associated rural activities. Established in 1855. This year returnign to Duncombe Park. More Yorkshire Country Shows

horse competition at Emley Show

Emley Show

1st August 2026
Emley Show is one of the best attended and respected agricultural days out in Yorkshire, and a great day out for all the family.

Osmotherley Show

2026 TBC
Traditional Agricultural Show with horse, sheep and cow classes. Show Jumping, horticulture and handicraft classes and a dog show

Egton Bridge Gooseberry Show

4th August 2026
Egton Bridge, eight miles from Whitby in the North York Moors National Park, is the setting for the oldest surviving gooseberry show in the country, established in 1800. The show is held on the first Tuesday in August each year by the Egton Bridge Old Gooseberry Society.

Thornton-Le-Dale Show

5th August 2026
Thornton le Dale Show attracts visitors from far and near. There is something for everyone to enjoy from livestock to crafts to trade stand.

Heavy horses in the showring at Halifax show.

Halifax Agricultrual Show

8th August 2026
Vintage Vehiles, Heavy Horse, craft Market, farmyard animals, Jonathan Marshall free Spirits, The Fire Band, Carsosel and Kids area, beekeeping and much more.

Danby Show

12th August 2026
Ferrets · Horses · Horticulture and Handicrafts · Livestock · Fur and Feather Dog Show · Sheep dog trials Vintage Machinery and Motorcycles · Bilsdale Silver Band · Vanguard Historical Re-enactment Food and a Beer Tent

aerial shot of the rosedale showground

Rosedale Show

2026 Dates TBC
Founded in 1871, this annual show is held in Milburn Arms Field at Rosedale Abbey. attractions include: Foxhound & Terrier Shows, Gundog Shows, Terrier Races and Hound Trails, Gymkhana,Railroad Hobos

Arthington Show

16th August 2026
Held on the outskirts of Otley at the Showground opposite the garden centre. Expect a range of family entertainment and main ring agricultural and animal events.

Small flock of sheepo leaving a wooden pen

Gargrave Show

22nd August 2026
Nestled in the picturesque village of Gargrave, North Yorkshire, a testament to the region’s rich agricultural heritage and community spirit. Held annually in the grounds fronting Eshton Hall, a cornerstone of local tradition, drawing attendees from near and far to celebrate rural life.

dancers at Mirfield Show

Mirfield Show

23rd August 2026
Mirfield Show is an annual agricultural country show and family fun day, it is held at the Showground Huddersfield Road, Mirfield on the third Sunday in August.

four farmers each showing a sheep

Wensleydale Show

29th August 2026
Wensleydale Agricultural Show is a great day out. A traditional Dales show located close to Leyburn, North Yorkshire in the heart of Wensleydale.

aerial shot of Malham showgound full of marquees, stalls and the events ring

Malham Show

29th August 2026
There is plenty to see at Malham Show, from sheep & cattle, horses & working dogs to music and even axemen displays!

Farndale Show

2026 Dates TBC
Farndale Agricultural, horticultural & Industrial Society 116th Annual Exhibition. Cattle, Sheep, Poultry, Pigeons, Rabbits, Wool, Farm & Dairy Produce, Fruit, Flowers, Vegetables, Children’s Classes, Industrial Classes, Art, Hound & Terrier Show, Pet Dogs, Gun Dogs, Horses, Ponies and Pony Gymkhana.

Kilnsey Show

2026 Dates TBC
As the Yorkshire Dales’ premier agricultural show, Kilnsey Show has been marking the end of summer in the Dales since 1897. Diverse selection of trade stands, demonstrations and amusements on the field ensures there’s something for everyone.

crowds of people enjoying the outdoors at Keighley Show

Keighley Show

5th September 2026
Keighley & District Agricultural Show has taken place on the first Saturday in September since the 1950s and provides an entertaining and fun day out for all the family.

Penistone show logo

Penistone Show

12th September 2026
Penistone Show is a one-day agricultural show held annually in Penistone in South Yorkshire, England, UK. The show has been held most years for the last 150 years. More Yorkshire Country Shows

Stokesley Show

19th September 2026
Community agricultural show with main ring attractions including the grand parade, trade stalls, local produce and children's activities.

farmers showing sheep at Nidderdale show

Nidderdale Show

20th September 2026
Nidderdale Show aims to celebrate the best of agricultural traditions with top class livestock, horse and dog sections and boasts one of the finest exhibitions of animals anywhere in the UK.

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