Traditional livestock classes showcase the finest sheep, cattle & horses as well as demonstrate the range of breeds, many of which are now rare and maintained by passionate farmers.

See how dry stone walls are built to withstand the centuries in the hotly contested walling competitions, or see demonstrations of traditional skills only kept alive by dedicated enthusiasts. The Nidderdale Show includes an exhibition cricket match and a fun fair which opens on the preceding Thursday.

The lively Wensleydale town of Masham stands out with two events unique to the area. In summer the Masham Steam Engine Rally is a lively family event featuring steam traction engines and steam organs of all shapes and sizes from around the country as well as other games and entertainments, perfect for long summer evenings. In autumn the town also hosts the Masham Sheep Fair, filling the town with sheep-related activities from knitting to sheep racing along a course of hurdles.