The Aldborough and Boroughbridge Agricultural Show returns to Newby Hall this weekend.
The hugely popular family event, which will take place on Sunday (July 28), showcases farming and the countryside, including livestock, vintage vehicles and locally grown produce.
Tickets include entry to Newby’s gardens and adventure playground.
Opening at 10am, the show provides traditional events ranging from the cattle parade and cattle and sheep showing classes to the popular horse and donkey classes.
Other attractions include family races, a dog agility display and competitions and children’s mounted and unmounted fancy dress.
There will be hay-making and chainsaw carving demonstrations and a vintage vehicle display.
Boroughbridge Young Farmers will attend with their ducking stool and there will be a guest appearance from TikTok star "Yorkshire Farm Lad" who will be ducked in the afternoon.
There are competitions ranging from baking, horticulture, flower arranging and handicrafts to children’s classes, photography and farm produce.
Trade stands, a craft tent, a beer tent and cream teas are also available.
The show’s committee has been working with local businesses and voluntary groups, as well as successfully forging links with the Boroughbridge Chamber of Trade and the Boroughbridge Lions.
Catherine Park Peyton, chair of the Aldborough and Boroughbridge Agricultural Show, said: “We had dreadful weather last year and, whilst it was a good day for all those that came, most of us are still drying out! We are crossing our fingers and toes that this year we will have much better weather.
“The show is one of the largest community events in the area. Our dedicated team of volunteers work hard to make it a success and, while we are very grateful for help from local businesses and voluntary groups, the support of the local community continues to be paramount to ensuring the future of this century old event.
“Newby Hall is a magnificent setting to showcase the importance of agricultural and rural businesses to the local economy and we are looking forward to a great day out for all the family.”
Stuart Gill, commercial director at Newby Hall, added: “Newby strives to preserve and promote Yorkshire’s agricultural legacy in all it does, so we are the perfect setting for this traditional show which it is always one of the highlights of our year.”
Tickets are available online from www.newbyhall.com - £12 for adults (£15 on the gate) and £5 for children (12-17 years). Children under 12 years free. Newby season ticket holders receive a 50 per cent discount on the day, with no booking required.
Dogs are welcome on the show field but not permitted in Newby’s gardens.
A free bus service will run between Boroughbridge and Newby Hall, calling at Minskip, Aldborough, Boroughbridge, Kirby Hill, Langthorpe and Skelton.
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