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.
2021 Events
Yorkshire Dales Food & Drink Festival – Saturday 24th & Sunday 5th July 2021
The Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival – Thursday 7th – Sunday 10th October 2021
Dark Skies Festival – Friday 22nd – Sunday 31st October 2021
Crafts in the Pen, Skipton Auction Mart – Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st November 2021
The Great Skipton Santa Fun Run – Sunday 28th November 2021
Skipton Christmas Markets – Sunday 5th and Sunday 12th December 2021
2022 Events
Dark Skies Festival – 18th February – 6th March 2022
Great Yorkshire Show – Tuesday 12th – Thursday 14th July 2022
Yorkshire Dales Food & Drink Festival – Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th July 2022
Gargrave Show – Saturday 20th August 2022
Malham Show & Sports – Saturday 27th August 2022
Holiday Cottages
Stay in one of our Holiday Cottages near Skipton to enjoy exploring the Yorkshire Dales this year.
“Our first holiday as a family with our 4 ½ months old. Fabulous place, we all loved it. Great views, lots of space for 'play football'. We did lots of investigating at Parcevall Hall Gardens and net fishing at Bolton Abbey and Malham.”