August Events & Activities
Review what's on in August in the Yorkshire Dales and North Yorkshire:
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Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival 11th - 19th August 2012 - Scarecrows first came to Kettlewell in 1994 whena fund raising event was organised for the local school which serves much of Upper Whrfedale with its villages,isolated hamlets and remote farms. The enthusiastic response of parents and residents led to over 100 scarecrows appearing in gardens,openspaces, hidden corners and even on rooftops. The event was successfully repeated and, growing year by year,now attracts thousands of visitors over a nine day period in August.
Jane Tomlinson’s ‘Walk For All 19th August 2012 - The 26 mile marathon walk is the most challenging but most rewarding walk of festival.Perfect for walkers looking for a big challenge, it incorporates a range of breath taking views as you travel across the Dales including views of the picturesque Malhamdale and two of three peaks, Pen-y-ghent and Ingleborough.
Ripley Agricultural Show 12th August 2012 - We have classes for Heavy and Light Horses (showing & jumping),Dogs, Sheep and Cattle, Vintage Machinery, Yorkshire's largest and finest display of Vintage Tractors,Horticultural, Produce and Handicrafts.
Brough Agricultural Show Thursday 16th August 2012 - Competitions for ponies, sheep, poultry, horticultural vegetables & flowers, confectionery, needlework, etc.Venue is Leacett Lane Brough, Cumbria,CA17 4. Starting time 10.00am for main events but Stone Walling starts at 9.00am.
Gargrave Show 18th August 2012 - provides a wide variety of entertainment for all the family The attractions for 2011 promise to be even better than last year. The 16th Lancers, a British First World War Cavalry team, will be here to show their horsemanship in the main ring. The ladies of the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (F.A.N.Y.) will also be in attendance.The show starts at 9.00am and closes at 6.00pm, so for a small entrance fee - £7 for adults, £6 for concessions and £2 for children under 14 years of age, - you can have a full day in the country being entertained.
Mirfield Family Agricultural Show 19th August 2012 - is one of the most popular family days out in West Yorkshire. Embracing the whole family from parents to children, grand parents to the family pets, whilst respecting its traditional Yorkshire agricultural and county show roots – attracts include Main Ring Entertainment, Horse & Pony show, Fun Dog Show, Children’s Rides and Races, Craft/Trade/Food Stalls, Best-in-Show Fruit, Flower, Vegetable, Rabbit, Cavy, Childrens and Domestic competitions and much more.
Embsay & Bolton Abbey, Thomas The Tank Engine Specials, 25th - 27th August 2012 - Yorkshire's Friendly Line welcomes back its favourite visitor to host 'Day Out with Thomas' Bank Holiday weekend events. Thomas, along with Sir Topham Hatt, The Fat Controller, will be hosting the event that always proves so popular. Thomas and his friends are looking forward to visiting the line. Refreshments are available at the station buffet at Embsay or Mrs Kyndley's Tea Rooms at Bolton Abbey Station. There are gift and book shops at either station together with toilets and substantial car parking and facilities for the disabled at Bolton Abbey Station.
Limetree Festival 24th to 26th August 2012 - is going to be a very special year for Limetree Festival and do keep posted for exciting up and coming news. Limetree is returning bigger and better, THREE stages this year !!! Kids you get your own field and a whole programme packed with activities!!!!!! There will also be a dedicated Kids page on the website which will be constantly updated as we get more attractions for your area!!!
The Witton Feast August 2012 - takes place over the weekend Both Saturday and Sunday are packed with things to do and see with Saturday morning starting with the Cottage Show, Saturday afternoon the time for the Witton Fell Race and Saturday evening time for the famous Burning of Old Bartle.Sunday is 'Fun Day' which includes all manner of events including children's sports, fancy dress, a falconry display and other entertainments!
Malham Show 25th August 2012 - is held annually in the heart of beautiful Malhamdale in the Yorkshire Dales on August Bank Holiday Saturday. Under the shadow of Malham Cove this traditional agricultural and family country show has been taking place for over 100 years. Events and attractions on the show field all day: with some judging and horse events starting at 9am, main ring events start at 12 noon.
Wensleydale Show 25th August 2012 - located close to Leyburn, North Yorkshire in the heart of Wensleydale, The Wensleydale Show is a traditional Dales show. Everybody is welcome, a great family day out, in the heart of Wensleydale, with cattle,sheep, heavy horse competitions, flower, vegetable, walking stick and handicraft.
Barnard Castle Truck Show 25th - 27th August 2012 - one of the regions best loved events with a host of things to see and do, it has attracted thousands of visitors every year.The Truck Show has become a major event with a wide selection of vehicles on show and prize categories throughout the ranges it has helped to re-inforce the importance of the haulage Industry. The range of stands related to the industry are diverse from Insurance to the Major Manufacturers. The fun is all the things to see from the immaculate trucks to the star attraction for the last two years the Monster Trucks. With a wide range of food stands and the wide range of market stands there is a wide range of items for sale. The Beer tent is a firm favourite along with the evening entertainment, and the Arcade and Amusements for the children. If you are planning to make a weekend of it then you can rent a pitch for your Motorhome, Caravan or tent, or even the unexpected as was the case in 2008 an American Indian Wigwam. Year after year the Truck Show has proven to be a great day out for the whole family with lots to see and do.
Kilnsey Show 28th August 2012 - the Dales' foremost agricultural show with dry stone walling, produce, handicrafts, horticulture, equestrian events, fell races and harness racing.Food, refreshments and amusements for all the family.
The Annual Reeth Show 29th August 2012 - a traditional dales show in picturesque surroundings, Reeth Show in Swaledale, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, is a great day out for the whole family, with entertainments, trade stands and a chance to see some of the best livestock on display. A real treat for everyone, whether you live in the area or are here on holiday.