September Events & Activities

Review what's on in September in the Yorkshire Dales and North Yorkshire:

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Yorkshire Three Peaks, 1st September 2012 - The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge takes in the peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough, usually in this order, and in under 12 hours. These peaks form part of the Pennine range, and encircle the head of the valley of the River Ribble. Full support is provided on our events.

The Moorcock Show 1st September 2012 - is one of the oldest and leading sheep shows in the Yorkshire Dales, held by the Moorcock agricultural society. See and learn about breeds such as Swaledale, blue faced Leicester's and Rough Fell sheep. Have a great day out looking at  vintage tractors, joining in the competitions and meeting the sheep. Also buy local produce from local stalls.   

Otley Folk Festival 20th - 23rd September 2012 - Otley lies in picturesque Wharfedale on the A660 six miles from Ilkley and ten from Leeds (Menston Railway Station 1 mile). The town is well equipped with shops, restaurants, take-aways and supermarkets as well as the Friday/Saturday market.

Ripon International Festival 1st - 22nd September 2012

1940s Weekend at Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway 8th - 9th September 2012 - Celebrating the Bull Dog spirit of the home front.Relive the nostalgia of 1940s Wartime Britain. The Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway steps back to the difficult times of Wartime Britain. Various re-enactment societies attend the railway over both days. Watch out for the Home Guard, Soldiers and Airmen returning home on leave and, of course, the long suffering civilians.A frequent service of trains will operate on both Saturday and Sunday, between 10.30 and 15.40 (Bolton Abbey), 16.30 (Embsay), subject of course to enemy action. The railway has had special dispensation from the Ministry of Food to operate its refreshment rooms at Bolton Abbey and Embsay stations.

Bowes Agricultural Show 8th September 2012 - located in an ideal rural and picturesque area Bowes Show can be found easily with access from the A66 at Bowes village. Bowes Show always has that great traditional atmosphere and makes agreat family day out.

The Harrogate Autumn Flower Show 14-16 September 2012 - The show will host some exciting new show gardens, plenty of live demonstrations, the stunning flower halls, cookery theatre, floral art, 'Gardening with Nature' and The Garden Roadshow.Something for everyone, the show is a great place to come and learn how to make the most of your garden and enjoy the great outdoors. Taste some local produce with foods from across the region, treat your garden with some great shopping and enjoy the entertainment.

York Food and Drink Festival 21st - 30th September 2012 - Set in and around the City's many amazing historic venues.The Festival's main focus is Yorkshire food and drink. Visitors to the York Food Festival will find two principle elements, Parliament Street (free entry) consists of the markets, demonstration area, beer tent and information point - we also enclose the city's fountain in Parliament Street with a marquee and make this an evening venue for events. Secondly there is both a day time and evening programme of events in York Guildhall, Mansion House and in venues across the York.

Nidderdale Agricultural Show 24th September 2012  - Truly a show for everyone with many other events and attractions.This years Nidderdale Show proved an outstanding success certainly being one many people will be talking about for weeks to come, especially as it will be televised in Oct/Nov on Channel 4 as part of Kirsty Allsop's Handmade Britain series.Kirsty and the team from Channel 4 have been busy filming for the last couple of weeks prior to the show getting specialists local to the area to guide her with her entries for the Nidderdale Show produce competitions.

Masham Sheep Fair - 29th - 30th September 2012 - Masham boasts one of the largest and finest market squares in England, famous for its sheep sales where in the past as many as 70,000 sheep were sold each year. The popular Masham Sheep Fair commemorates these times, raising much money for charity, and filling the town with sheepy fun and entertainment. Events include an action packed programme on both Saturday and Sunday, with a Sheep Show, Sheep Racing, Craft Market, Bishop Blaize Procession, Fleece Stalls, Wool Competition, Sheepdog Demonstrations, Hand Bell Ringers, Harvest Flowers, Morris Dancers, Art Exhibition and Tours of Theakstons & Black Sheep Breweries, as well as the Old Time Children's Fair.