Agricultural show to welcome 140,000 visitors this week
The 165th Great Yorkshire Show begins in Harrogate tomorrow, with tickets sold out across all four days of the event.
It will welcome 140,000 visitors for displays of agricultural excellence, entertainment and a chance to see thousands of the best animals in the UK take to the competition rings.
This year there are over 12,000 entries across 21 sections. Charles Mills, show director, said: “This is where the best of farming food and countryside comes together for farmers and the public.
“Where else can you find the finest cattle alongside the best showjumpers in the country? The competition is fierce throughout the week and the accolade of winning at the Great Yorkshire remains huge.
“We are very proud of the show and all who come together to help deliver it. We are sure visitors will have a fantastic time.”
Visitors can expect to see cutting edge machinery, the latest in innovation as well as enjoy countryside displays and demonstrations, cookery, food and drink.
For the first time at the show, a craft beer bar will be open in the Food Hall and there will also be a Battle of the Butchers where craftsmanship, creativity and innovation will be rewarded.
Farm to Fashion Shows will reflect the journey from sheep to woollen clothes and there will be two fashion shows a day, running at noon and 4.30pm and on Friday at noon and 3pm.
The event will host over 100 farmers from all over the world for the World Ayrshire Federation Annual Conference 2024 as part of a UK Tour.
The Great Yorkshire Show will be the only agricultural show they will attend as part of an 18-day tour to see how UK farmers breed Ayrshire cattle and to share best practice.
