Spectacular setting to host all the fun of 117th Farndale Show
The 117th Farndale Show will take place at Church Houses, Farndale, in the spectacular setting of the North York Moors National Park, on Monday August 31.
With everything you would expect at a traditional Dales country show, this year’s special attractions are Little Nippers dog display, Ridgeside Falconry and Circus OZ.
There are also traditional skills on show with Jarvis Browning Blacksmith and the Commondale Wool Spinners.
The show also welcomes the Moorside Alpaccas and entertainment being provided by the Bilsdale Silver Band and Jelly Roll Jazz Band.
Agricultural exhibits include cattle, sheep, goats and vintage sections while the two traditional marquees will be filled with home-made baking, and all manner of arts and crafts, while the second has flowers and plants, fruit and vegetables, produce and stick dressing exhibits.
There is also a fur and feather tent.
Across the small stream you will find the horse and pony events, craft marquee and the majority of the trade stands.
Around the show field there are outlets for food and drink including some artisan street food stalls.
There are activities for children to take part in such as the fancy dress competition, races, tug-o-war and the popular hobby horse racing competition.
If you are accompanied by a dog, it can enter a range of competitions as well in the dog ring.
Sheep dog trialling takes place from 12.30pm on a field just past the pub and at 5pm the is a clay pigeon shoot in a field opposite the main free car park.
On the main show field the day wraps up with quoits where locals compete for the hotly-contested trophy.
St Mary’s Church next to the showfield will host a flower display and also nearby is the Feversham Arms which will be open all day for food and drink.
Gates open to public at 9.30am.
The 2027 Farndale Calendar, which raises money for the village hall will be launched at the show, available to buy at a stall near to the band area.
The Show Field does have Wi-Fi for payments only, however, people are advised to take some cash as well.
Entry prices this year are adults £8, children £4 and under fives free.
Parking on the showfields costs £10 but there is free parking nearby.
This year, a second free car park will be opened a short walk from the show field.
Visit http://farndaleshow.org.uk/ for more.