Local Events
There is plenty going on throughout the Yorkshire Dales during 2022 season, all within easy reach of Studfold. For the most up to date information for each of these events, please visit the relevant event website.
16th March 2025
The Knaresborough Tractor Run
A charity event raising funds for Yorkshire Air Ambulance. The meeting point is Pateley Bridge Show Ground.
18th March 2025
Open day at Middleham racing stables
This busy racing centre at Middleham has been home to racehorses in training for more than 200 years. There have been 400-plus winners trained here each year for the past 38 years. Take a flask and watch the gallops!
24th – 27th April 2025
Harrogate Spring Flower Show
Based at the Great Yorkshire Showground.
29th June 2025
Skipton Sheep Day
A wonderful day celebrating the heritage of this great town.
8th – 11th July 2025
Great Yorkshire Show, Harrogate
The biggest and best agricultural show in Britain. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
12 July – 31st August 2025
Settle Flowerpot Festival
Stroll around Settle and be amazed and amused by the quirky flowerpot displays decorating the town.
18th – 20th July 2025
Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival
Celebrates the very best food and drink from the region, with tasting session, workshops and masterclasses.
19th – 20th July 2025
Masham Traction Engine Rally
This event is a great experience for all the family. There’s such a lot to see and do at what will be the 55th rally.
9th – 17th August 2025
Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival
Always a favourite with families. Follow the scarecrow trail. Refreshments available.
10th August 2025
Ripley Show
Agricultural show.
16th August 2025
Gargrave Show
Agricultural show.
16th – 17th August 2025
Art in the Pen
A huge arts and craft event held in Skipton Aution Mart.
23rd August 2025
Burnsall Feast Sports & Classic Fell Race
A day of fell racing, village sports, stalls and great food.
23rd August 2025
Malham Show
Agricultural show.
23rd August 2025
Wensleydale Agricultural Show
Agricultural show.
25th August 2025
Reeth Show
Agricultural show.
25th August 2025
Hebden Sports
Fell race.
26th August 2025
Kilnsey Show
One of the best local agricultural shows.
3rd September 2025
Muker Show
Agricultural show.
September 2025 (Date TBC)
Great Holiday Home Show
Based at Harrogate Show Ground, if you are looking to upgrade or explore buying your first home from home; this is the event for you.
6th September 2025
Bentham Agricultural Show
Agricultural show.
6th September 2025
Horton in Ribblesdale Show
Agricultural show.
12th – 14th September 2025
Harrogate Autumn Flower Show
Once again the venue will be Newby Hall.
12th – 14th September 2025
Medieval Music in the Dales
The UK’s only Medieval music festival.
19th – 21th September 2025
Grassington 1940s Weekend
A fun weekend with lots of activities, live displays, re-enactments, live music and dancing.
21st September 2025
Nidderdale Show, Pateley Bridge
Well worth a visit - our local show at Pateley Bridge. A great Yorkshire Dales experience, and the last small agricultural show of the year.
27th – 28th September 2025
Masham Sheep Fair
A great traditional event. If you like sheep, and Dales characters, you’ll experience it all here! It’s well worth a visit.
27th – 28th September 2025
Yarndale Festival
Held at Skipton Auction Mart, this event celebrates yarn and woolly creativity.
10th – 13th October 2025
Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival
Celebrating the very best of Yorkshire Dales cheese!