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Sat 5 Sep 2026

Kildale Agricultural & Horticultural Show, The Village Hall Field, Kildale, Whitby YO21 2RG. Exhibitions of the animals, equipment, sports and recreation associated with agriculture and animal husbandry. Judged events are held for best livestock, vegetables and produce such as flowers, handicrafts, photography and baking. Also on offer throughout the day are numerous craft stalls, trade stands and refreshments. 9.30am-4pm. £7.50, Child (5-15) £3, Family (2+2) £20. tel: 01642 724214 tickets: Online or at the gate email: kildaleshowsec@hotmail.co.uk web: kildaleshow.co.uk

Sat 12 Sep 2026

Castleton Show & road race, Castleton, Whitby YO21 2EU. A traditional village show. The Castleton Show Run is a most scenic and undulating road course of approximately 6 miles/10 km through the heart of the North York Moors (castletonshowrun@outlook.com). 11am-4pm. tel: 07951 564497 / 07802 175854 tickets: At the gate email: castletonshow@hotmail.com web: castletonshow.wixsite.com/castletonshow

Sat 12 Sep 2026 until
 Sun 13 Sep 2026

Steam Gathering, Hunton, Bedale DL8 1QF. Over 1000 exhibits displaying over 120 years of Agricultural and Motoring Heritage. Ploughing match Sunday 11am. 10am-5pm (4pm Sun). Adult £12, Child (5-15) £6, Under 5s free. Free parking. tickets: Online or at the gate email: info@huntonsteamgathering.co.uk web: huntonsteamgathering.co.uk

Sat 12 Sep 2026 until
 Sun 13 Sep 2026

Stanhope Agricultural Show, Unthank Park, Stanhope, Co Durham DL13 2PQ. A traditional show with a real community feel. 9am-6.30pm (4pm Sun). £12, Child (3 or over) £6, Family (2+3) £30. Free parking. tickets: At the gate by cash or card email: generalsecretary@stanhopeshow.com web: stanhopeshow.com

Fri 18 Sep 2026 until
 Sun 20 Sep 2026

Harrogate Autumn Flower Show, Newby Hall, Ripon HG4 5AE. Stunning show garden features, live talks and demonstrations, great garden shopping, and the biggest exhibition by florists and flower arrangers in the country. tel: 01423 648212 tickets: Book online email: info@flowershow.org.uk web: https://flowershow.org.uk/autumn-show

Sat 19 Sep 2026

Eggleston Agricultural Show, Hayberries Farm, Mickleton DL12 0LP. Traditional agricultural show. 10am-4pm. Adult £10, Child(5-14) £3, Under 5s free. Free parking. tel: 07742 000886  tickets: Online or cash on gate email: egglestonshowsecretary@outlook.com web: egglestonshow.co.uk

Sat 19 Sep 2026

Stokesley Show, Springfield, Stokesley, Middlesbrough TS9 5JL. One of the largest one day agricultural shows in the country. 8am-6.30pm. Adult £20, Child (5-17) £10, Under 5s free, Family (2+2) £50. tel:  01845 587158  tickets: Online or on gate email: secretary@stokesleyshow.co.uk web: stokesleyshow.co.uk

Sun 20 Sep 2026

Nidderdale Show, Pateley Bridge HG3 5BD. Celebrates the best of agricultural traditions with top class livestock, horse and dog sections and boasts one of the finest exhibitions of animals anywhere in the UK. 7.45am – 6pm. tel: 01969 650129 tickets: Online or at gate (costs more) email: info@nidderdaleshow.co.uk web: nidderdaleshow.co.uk

Sat 26 Sep 2026 until
 Sun 27 Sep 2026

Masham Sheep Fair, Masham, Ripon HG4 4DZ. Sheep showing, Sheep Racing, Craft Market, Bishop Blaize Procession, Fleece Stalls, Sheepdog Demonstrations, Hand Bell Ringers, Morris Dancers, Art Exhibition and Tours of Theakstons & Black Sheep Breweries, as well as a small Children's Fair. 10am-4pm. email: susancunliffelister@icloud.com web: mashamsheepfair.com

Fri 30 Oct 2026 until
 Sun 1 Nov 2026

Whitby Goth Weekend, All over Whitby. The Famous Whitby Goth Weekend with stalls selling fashion goods, and entertainment such as the Vampire Victorium Ball . It's happening all over Whitby. It will be busy. Search for the Little Black Almanac for details. All weekend. Free to wander but there may be a charge for some events. web: https://whitbygothweekend.co.uk