The Great Yorkshire Show
England’s premier rural
event set to shine
» » ENGLAND’S PREMIER
rural event, the Great Yorkshire
Show will take place from
Tuesday 11 – Thursday 13
July 2017 for what will be the
159th show. With a mix of
exciting entertainment, top
class animals competing for
the prestigious awards, hands
on activities and plenty of
shopping opportunities, it’s
always a superb event.
It is a “must” for farmers the
length and breadth of the UK
and beyond. For many it is
the culmination of months of
work as they pit their livestock
against the finest for the
coveted championship awards.
And for others it’s a well-earned
break away from the pressures
of farming life to see the latest
industry technology as well as
catch up with friends and on
agriculture’s hot topics.
The show lifts the lid on rural
life and centres around the main
ring at the heart of the 100 acre
site. This year visitors are in for
a special equine extravaganza
with displays each day from
Yorkshire-based Atkinsons
Action Horses - the team behind
the equine stars in the two
hugely successful TV series,
“Poldark” and also “Victoria”.
36 Summer 2017 www.farmers-mart.co.uk
AROUND THE SHOWGROUND
VISITORS CAN ALSO ENJOY:
• Thousands of animals
competing in the classes
ranging from rabbits to
racehorses and award
winning livestock
• Around 1,200 stands with
everything from combine
harvesters to country
clothing
• Exciting demonstrations
including horse shoeing,
sheep shearing and artists
showcasing their work
• Top class show jumping
with international riders
• Horticultural heaven
including show gardens
• Delicious regional food and
cookery demonstrations
from leading chefs
• Cutting edge fashion on
the catwalk from high street
names and the region’s top
fashion students
The Great Yorkshire Show
is organised by the Yorkshire
Agricultural Society as part of
its year-round work supporting
agriculture and caring for the
countryside.
Parking is free and
extensive. Dogs other than
assistance dogs are not
allowed on the showground.