The 2011 Great Yorkshire Show
The 153rd Great Yorkshire Show takes place on Tuesday 12, Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 July, 2011 when the cream of the country’s livestock, edge-of-the-seat displays, acres of shopping opportunities and countryside activities are just some of the "must sees" on the timetable.
The Great Yorkshire is the premier agricultural show in England and each year attracts more than 130,000 visitors. With the countryside firmly at its heart, it is a shop window for the farming industry and a fabulous day out for all the family.
Honorary Show Director Bill Cowling said: "We’re hugely proud of the Great Yorkshire Show as a celebration of the best of British farming. Interest in food production has never been greater, and we’re proud to provide a national platform to celebrate agricultural excellence. It is important to reach those whose only connection with farming is through the Great Yorkshire Show, as well as raise industry standards. And it’s a fun day out, whether you’re interested in food, fashion, flowers or farming."
Attractions this year include:
o Lorenzo’s Equestrian Display in the Main Ring each day
o Top class show jumping
o Food Hall with the region’s best food & drink
o The Yorkshire Volunteers Band
o Fashion shows with national and regional designers
o Cookery theatre
o New equine classes, including Mini Major competition
o International sheep shearing competitions & the English National Championships
o Demonstrations of country skills – dry stone walling, fly fishing, gundog training
o Hundreds of stands for plenty of shopping!
…. and more than 5,000 of Britain’s best cattle, sheep and pigs competing for the coveted championship awards.
The Great Yorkshire Show is organised by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society.
