
Richmond MayFest
The MayFair is back at Richmond Castle with the usual heady mix of performance, historical reenactment, circus skills and more.
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Please note that these events may be subject to change or cancellation, please check all the details with the event organiser before attending.

The MayFair is back at Richmond Castle with the usual heady mix of performance, historical reenactment, circus skills and more.

A live music performance celebrating the sounds of New Orleans legends Dr John and James Booker.
Make a stunning stained glass summer wreath

The 2026 Otley Show, taking place on Saturday 16 May, continues its long tradition as the oldest one‑day agricultural show in the country
A 10-mile charity walk through Wharfedale with multiple pub stops, scenic riverside paths, and a finish in Grassington

A series of seven classical concerts by world class musicians held at St Andrew’s Church Aysgarth between May and September.
Boy meets girl. Boy meets plant. Plant eats everyone. A laugh out loud, killer musical like no other!

The Great Knaresborough Bed Race is a mighty pageant of decorated beds, passengers and runners, combined with a gruelling athletic contest around a course of 2.4 miles.

The Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival is an annual event held in the village of Kettlewell in North Yorkshire, England. It is a community-based festival that celebrates the creativity and artistic talent of the locals.
The Harrogate Food & Drink Festival, held at Ripley Castle over the August Bank Holiday weekend, offers a lively, family-friendly celebration of food, drink and entertainment
Please note that these events may be subject to change or cancellation, please check all the details with the event organiser before attending.