What's on
Join in with Yorkshire Dales life in the wonderful collection of events and festivals that take place throughout the year.
From local agricultural shows to walking festivals, legendary arts and music in Dales villages, to the warmth and atmosphere of the Christmas Markets, there’s always something to see and do whatever the time of year.
Local Events Calendar
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| April | |
| 25th April – 1st May |
Ride 2 Stride Walking Festival Walks, talks and music along the Settle Carlisle railway line |
| 28th April – 30th April |
Tour de Yorkshire Sunday 30th April – Day 2 of the route passes through Skipton |
| May | |
| 13th May | Malhamdale Trail Challenge |
| 14th May | The Etape du Dales |
| 27th May | Settle Stories |
| June | |
| 4th June | Le Petit Depart - Cyclo Sportive, Skipton |
| 16th June - 1st July |
Grassington Festival 15 days of music and arts in the Yorkshire Dales |
| 25th & 26th June | Skipton Horse Trials |
| July | |
| 22nd & 23rd July | Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival |
| August | |
| 5th & 6th August | Skipton Horse Trials |
| 12th & 13th August | Art in the Pen |
| 19th August | Gargrave Show |
| 29th August | Kilnsey Show |
| September | |
| 23rd & 24th September | Yarndale Festival |
| 29th September – 1st October | Skipton Puppet Festival |
| November | |
| 18th & 19th November |
Crafts in the Pen Festive Crafts Market at Skipton Auction Mart |
| December | |
| 2nd – 10th December | Grassington Dickensian Festival |
| 3rd & 10th December | Skipton Christmas Market |
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Holiday Cottages
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