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.
8th March 2026
The Knaresborough Tractor Run
A charity event raising funds for Yorkshire Air Ambulance. The meeting point is Pateley Bridge Show Ground.
3rd April 2026
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!
23rd – 26th April 2026
Harrogate Spring Flower Show
Based at the Great Yorkshire Showground.
28th June 2026
Skipton Sheep Day
A wonderful day celebrating the heritage of this great town.
14th – 17th July 2026
Great Yorkshire Show, Harrogate
The biggest and best agricultural show in Britain. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
11th July – 6th September 2026
Settle Flowerpot Festival
Stroll around Settle and be amazed and amused by the quirky flowerpot displays decorating the town.
18th – 19th July 2026
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 59th rally.
8th – 16th August 2026
Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival
Always a favourite with families. Follow the scarecrow trail. Refreshments available.
9th August 2026
Ripley Show
Agricultural show.
22nd August 2026
Gargrave Show
Agricultural show.
15th – 16th August 2026
Art in the Pen
A huge arts and craft event held in Skipton Aution Mart.
22nd August 2026
Burnsall Feast Sports & Classic Fell Race
A day of fell racing, village sports, stalls and great food.
9th August 2026
Malham Show
Agricultural show.
29th August 2026
Wensleydale Agricultural Show
Agricultural show.
31st August 2026
Reeth Show
Agricultural show.
1st September 2026
Kilnsey Show
One of the best local agricultural shows.
2nd September 2026
Muker Show
Agricultural show.
5th September 2026
Bentham Agricultural Show
Agricultural show.
5th September 2026
Horton in Ribblesdale Show
Agricultural show.
18th – 20th September 2026
Harrogate Autumn Flower Show
Once again the venue will be Newby Hall.
10th – 13th September 2026
Medieval Music in the Dales
The UK’s only Medieval music festival.
19th – 20th September 2026
Grassington 1940s Weekend
A fun weekend with lots of activities, live displays, re-enactments, live music and dancing.
20th September 2026
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.
26th – 27th September 2026
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.
26th – 27th September 2026
Yarndale Festival
Held at Skipton Auction Mart, this event celebrates yarn and woolly creativity.
9th – 18th October 2026
Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival
Celebrating the very best of Yorkshire Dales cheese!