Major events and festivals


Find out about the latest events happening across the North York Moors.

Whatever time of year you visit the North York Moors, there's always something going on. With a wide variety of local events taking place throughout the year, you won’t have to look hard to find something you won't want to miss. Bookmark this page and come back throughout the year, as we'll be adding more events over what promises to be a fantastic 2024.

We also organise our own jam-packed calendar of events throughout the year, including kid's activities, guided walks, family festivals, exhibitions and more, all can be found on our events page.

Outdoor adventures

Not all outdoor challenge events are included above, head to cycling and mountain biking, and fell and road running events to find challenge events and more. Do take a look at the monthly farmers' markets in and around the North York Moors, and Food & Beer Festivals for more foodie ideas.

See Discover Yorkshire Coast for more major events in Scarborough, Filey, Whitby and along the coast.

Country shows

Traditional Yorkshire country shows are an integral part of summer, one of the finest being the Ryedale Show, near Kirkbymoorside, always held on the last Tuesday in July. We’re talking sheep-dog trials, shire horses, champion cattle, ferret roulette and improbably large vegetables – with similar events at another dozen or so local shows to follow throughout August and September.


75th Anniversary of National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act

National Park 75th logo2024 marks the 75th anniversary of the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949, an act which secured access for everyone to open countryside whilst preserving and enhancing natural beauty; founded on the understanding that connection with nature is essential to the health of people, society and the planet. We'll have special events, family activities, exhibitions and more as we showcase the very best of our National Park.

Look for the * symbol below to see those event specific to this celebration.

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
  • 1 - 10 November The Four Seasons, Inspired by... gallery
  • 1 - 10 November Colours in the Landscape (in association with York Textile Artists), Inspired by... gallery
  • 1 - 17 November Believe it or not?, exhibition at Ryedale Folk Museum
  • 12 - 13 Through the Decades, North Yorkshire Moors Railway
  • 13 MoorsRun, North York Moors National Park in partnership with Hardmoors Race Series present the Turnpike Trot 10k and the Rabbit Run 5k
November
December
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