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Agricultural and country shows

Showing sheep at Rosedale Show by Mike KiplingShowing sheep at Rosedale Show by Mike Kipling

Due to COVID-19, most country shows did not go ahead in 2021. Dates are already scheduled for the return of the shows in 2022 when you'll be able to experience again this traditional part of our social calendar. We look forward to welcoming you in 2022.

We do recommend that you contact each show directly to find out the latest situation before travelling.

The agricultural, country and village shows are an important part of summer in the North York Moors and surrounding area.

You don't have to be a farmer to enjoy the finer points of pedigree cattle, shire horses, sheep, or fruit and vegetables to experience this traditional part of our social calendar.

All the shows are different, some with show-jumping, others with brass bands, fell running or fairground rides. But they all have one thing in common. Everyone is there to have a good time, enjoy the local food and drink, and meet up with old and new friends.

Shows 2022

May
June
July
August
  • Tuesday 2 - Egton Bridge Gooseberry Show - Established in 1800, it's the oldest surviving gooseberry show in the country. Held on the first Tuesday in August by the Egton Bridge Old Gooseberry Society, visitors are welcome to see the time honoured tradition of finding the heaviest gooseberry in one of four classes: red, yellow, green and white. The heaviest gooseberry is determined by an apothecary scale, measured in drams and grains.
September

* Look out for our marquee at these Shows and come and say hello! We have free games, quizzes, leaflets and information – not to mention staff on hand to answer your questions.