2022 main events around Whitby area - here some dates for your diary

The Whitby area stages many spectacular events throughout the year – and some will be happening for the first time in 2022 since Covid struck.

Here is a handy guide to some of the main events going on.

February to March

Dark Skies, North York Moors, Feb 18 to March 6.

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Jim Hart with his entry at the Egton Bridge gooseberry show.

April

Whitby Goth Weekend, Apr 22-24.

May

Penny Hedge ceremony, Whitby, May 25.

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Evie Hunter at Egton Show..

Whitby Gospel Music Convention, Whitby Pavilion, May 20 to 22.

July

Whitby Steampunk Weekend, July 22 to 24.

August

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Some flamboyant costumes at Whitby Goth Weekend.

Egton Bridge Gooseberry Show, Aug 2.

Danby Show, Aug 10.

Whitby Regatta, Aug 13 to 15.

Egton Show, Aug 24.

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Driftwood artist Sarah Wilson at Staithes Festival of arts and heritage.

Whitby Folk Week, Aug 20 to 27.

September

Staithes arts and heritage festival, Sep 9 to 11.

October

Whitby Goth Weekend, Oct 28 to 30; Tomorrow’s Ghosts, Oct 28 to 30.

December

Krampus Run, Whitby, Dec 3-4.

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