North Yorkshire Moors National Park - Events Guide
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There are so many things going on in the North York Moors your will be sure to find something to suit your tastes. Yorkshire is famous for its fairs, festivals, carnivals & shows during the spring and summer months. The North Yorkshire Moors is no exception, there are many great family days out which are lots of fun for kids and adults alike! Why not join in a wildlife trail, nature walk or guided walks, they’re open to absolutely anyone and are a great way to explore the moors and surrounding region.
However, don’t just consider the spring and summer months as the North York Moors are beautiful all year round and there are plenty of things to do during the winter months also. This ranges from ‘live music’ to ‘midnight walks’ and even ‘star spotting’! There are always interesting talks going on too, topics vary enormously, anything from fossils to flowers!
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Featured Events:
April:
Spring Whitby Angling Festival April 1st - 14th 2008
Each year the local charter skippers hold a spring, summer and autumn Whitby angling festival. Fishing takes place over 14 days from boats registered with The Whitby Charter Skippers Association. £1000 For the biggest fish over the 14 days. £50 , £30, £20 1st, 2nd and 3rd place daily prizes.
Whitby Walks 2008
Visit parts of Whitby that other visitors miss. Join the Storywalker dressed in character costume on a Heritage Town Tour, Ghost Walk or In Serach of Dracula. Group maximum 70 persons.
Welcome to The Long Weekend... Scarborough Literature Festival 17 - 20 April 2008
In April 2007 Scarborough held its first Literature Festival. In response to popular demand North Yorkshire County Council Library and Community Services are organising a second festival. We have a wonderful line-up headed by top crime writer Ian Rankin.Pack your bags and come along to Scarborough, the perfect place to spend a 'Long Weekend'. Soak up the atmosphere, meet your favourite authors and catch festival fever!
Music in The Basement - 26 April 2008
Robinson's Institue - Glaidale - Whitby - North Yorkshire.Acoustic night featuring; Fragileee. For tickets visit www.myspace.com/fragilesm e-mail fragile.sm@hotmail.co.uk or telephone 01947 606623 or 01287 660279.
Whitby Gothic Weekend - Spring at Whitby Pavilion Complex 25 - 26 April2008
The final two bands for April 2008 are now in the bag. In addition to bands already announced we have the fantastic superstar laden Mercurine from the US and a warm return for Battle of the Bands winners Dionysis
May:
Festival of Traditional Music & Arts, Whitby 2 May 2008
The Moor and Coast Festival of Traditional Music, Song, Dance & Arts. The weekend includes Concerts, Ceilidh, Workshops, Singarounds, Pub Sessions, Ghost Walks, Street Entertainment, Dance Displays and Real Ales. Camping is available for ticket holders.
North Yorkshire Moors Railway Diesel Gala at North Yorkshire Moors Railway 9 - 11 May 2008
Ryedale Festival of Food and Drink at Castle Howard 26th to 26th May 2008
The 4th Ryedale Festival of Food and Drink will be held at Castle Howard. The festival is a celebration of Yorkshire’s finest food in one of the county’s most beautiful locations.The festival includes the best of the region’s chefs giving cookery demonstrations in the theatre, and a chance to hear secrets from Yorkshire's best food and drink producers. Over 60 stallholders will be showcasing Yorkshire’s finest food and drink in the all weather marquees.
Duncombe Park Country Fair at Duncombe Park 26 May 2008
Show Jumping, Gymkhana, Coloured Horse, Dog & Ferret Shows, Fun Fair, Craft Fair, Trade Stands, Bar, Food, Vintage Cars and Bikes. Farmers Market.
June:
Whitby Sixties Music Spectactular 6th, 7th & 8th June 2008
Five Spectacular Shows! One Spectacular Weekend!
Duncombe Park Antique Fair at Duncombe Park 13th - 15th June 2008
Galloway Antiques Fair.
30th North Yorkshire County Show 15th June 2008
There will be many exciting displays and demonstrations including a range of Main Ring Attractions, Bungee Trampolines, Traction Engines, Classic Cars and Motorcycles, Cattle, Sheep and Poultry, Rabbits and Ferrets, Children's Inflatables, Country Pursuits, Driving Classes, Horticulture and Produce, Arts, Crafts, Photography, Yorkshire Country Women's Association & Children's Classes. For the first time this year we will also be having a 'Fancy Rat' Show with fun side classes run by the Yorkshire Rat Club.
July:
Summwer Whitby Angling Festival - July 1st - 14th 2008
Each year the local charter skippers hold a spring, summer and autumn Whitby angling festival. Fishing takes place over 14 days from boats registered with The Whitby Charter Skippers Association £1500 For the biggest fish Over the 14 days, £300 For the second biggest fish, and £200 for the third. Also £ 50, £30 and £20 1st, 2nd and 3rd place daily prizes
North Sea Yacht Race at Scarborough Harbour Fri 4 Jul 2008
Hundreds of people are expected to go down to Scarborough harbour to see the flotilla of yachts, as they set off for this annual 210 mile race to Ijmuiden, on the Dutch coast. The first yachts are expected to finish the gruelling race within 30 to 36 hours after the yachtsmen and women have skilfully navigated round gas rigs and through some of the busiest shipping lanes in the world.
The Great Yorkshire Show 8 - 10 July 2008
The picturesque Crimple Valley is the perfect setting for an event that combines entertainment and fun with the opportunity to see first hand the many aspects of country life and farming.2008 will be the 150th Great Yorkshire Show and will be a celebration of agriculture and country life. The Main Ring is the hub of the Show - providing a wonderful setting for international Show Jumping and our World-Class Cattle Parade.The 250-acre site is filled with animals, country demonstrations, have-a-go activities and the Great Yorkshire Cheese & Dairy Show. Plus there's fashion, rural crafts and shopping!
Ryedale Festival 11th - 27th July 2008
The Ryedale Festival is held for two weeks in July each year offering a rich programme of events - opera, chamber music, cinema, drama, lectures, big screen relay, street musicians, etc. - in a variety of charming locations in Ryedale from Stately Homes to market squares to beautiful churches.
Malton Show 20th July 2008
At this year's show, we have an excellent display on offer and we hope that there is something for all interests; cattle, sheep, goats, horses, fur and feather, crafts, vintage, tractors, farmer's market, a very good variety of trade stands, and so the list goes on.
August:
Osmotherley Show 2nd August 2008
Agricultural show with in-hand and ridden ponies, cattle, sheep, sheep dog trials.Horticultural and agricultural produce, handicrafts,
children's classes, trade and craft stands.Vintage Display.
Whitby Regatta August 2nd, 3th, 4th 2008
three full days of entertainment, embracing yacht racing, rowing races and various free forms of entertainment as published in the official programme, finishing with a prize presentation and spectacular firework display.One hundred and sixty eight years of aquatic competition and entertainment.The Whitby Regatta is probably the oldest sea Regatta in England and has drawn large crowds into Whitby over the years.
Rosedale Show at Rosedale Abbey Sat 16 Aug 2008
September:
Autumn Whitby Angling Festival - - September 1st - 14th 2008
Each year the local charter skippers hold a spring, summer and autumn Whitby angling festival. Fishing takes place over 14 days from boats registered with The Whitby Charter Skippers Association. £1000 For the biggest fish over the fourteen days. Also £50, £30 and £20 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed daily prizes
Stokesley Show 20 Sept. 2008
Display of exhibits and trades relative to agriculture and the community of the Stokesley area.
Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown Adults Only at Futurist Theatre Fri 26 Sep 2008
Roy “Chubby” Brown is a modern day phenomenon. He has become a huge superstar without appearing on television, some may say his success is because he does not appear on our T.V screens. His Videos and DVD’s sell in millions and his live appearance are ‘sell outs’ months in advance.His outrageous material is considered by many to be offensive, however he has always warned his audience “If easily offended please stay away” This warning has worked in his favour, forbidden fruit! His comic appearance multi-coloured funny suit and flying helmet is not far removed from the traditional circus clown. His delivery, style, comic songs, funny walk/dance is all contained in a genuinely funny man.
October:
Whitby Gothic Weekend Fri 31st Oct- Sat 1st Nov 2008
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