If you want a true taste of Harrogate's Yorkshire, look no further than the wide selection of festivals, shows and events taking place throughout the year.

 

Try out the many events at the Aldborough Festival, Harrogate International Festival, Theakston's Crime Writers' Festival, the Nidderdale Festival and Knaresborough's summer 'feva'.

 

Alternatively, take in one of the traditional village shows in villages all round the dales, or one of our fantastic crowd pullers like the Great Yorkshire Show, the Harrogate Spring and Autumn Flower Shows, the Knaresborough Bed Race, the Masham Sheep Fair and the Ripon Races.

 

Art exhibitions, craft shows, markets full of fresh local or Continental produce, indoor & outdoor concerts, theatre performances, and much more are always on offer with lots of opportunities for family fun. Find out more here.

 

In December 2010 there will be a festival of Colour, Magic, Skill and Excitement in Harrogate when over 30 International Skaters will perform the Nutcracker Ice Ballet at Yorkshire Event Centre. Find out more and book your tickets now exclusively at Harrogate Tourist Information Centre to secure the best seats.