The Great Yorkshire Show 2020 has been cancelled

Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, we have taken the sad but sensible decision to cancel the Great Yorkshire Show this year.

As this national crisis escalates day by day, we feel we cannot safely run the Show in 2020.  We are extremely sorry to have to announce this news and appreciate that this will disappoint everyone who loves the Show as much as we do.

We will continue to passionately support our farmers in whatever way we can, as they work hard producing our food.

We would like to thank everyone for supporting the Great Yorkshire Show and our goal is to return bigger and better next year.

We hope you and your families stay safe and well through these difficult times.

IF YOU HAVE ALREADY MADE A BOOKING FOR GYS 2020.

We will contact equine competitors, trade stand holders and sponsors as soon as possible. Please bear with us as we work through this.

Those exhibitors who were successful in securing a room at DJ House in the ballot, will also be contacted in the next few days regarding their booking.

Please note, that membership is of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society and not of the Great Yorkshire Show. It supports the Society’s vital year-round charity work for the farming industry and offers a series of benefits for its members. With this in mind, we are unable to offer a refund in the event of the show being cancelled and we thank you for your continued, invaluable support.

Any competition tickets associated with the GYS 2020 are null and void. There is no refund or payment for any consequential losses of the show cancelling.

Educational event – Tuesday 9 – Wednesday 10 June 2020

Please note this event is now cancelled

Countryside Days 2020 is part of the charitable activities provided by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society.

Offering a free educational event for schools to bring Key Stage 2 children to experience all aspects of food, farming, the countryside and healthy living. Groups will enjoy an action-packed day of interactive workshops & demonstrations which provide a wealth of cross-curricular learning.
Areas include rural crafts, birds of prey, farm animals, the legendary Sheep Show, pond dipping and many more.

Trade event

Sunday 8th – Monday 9th March 2020

Fine Food Show North is an essential industry event for buyers who are looking to source the very best in speciality food & drink. Discover innovative ingredients, fresh new lines and the latest food trends. Take away new ideas & business advice and meet the producers behind the food & drink you sell.

Whether you’re an executive chef, independent fine food retailer, artisan street food vendor or deli kitchen, a visit to Fine Food Show North will help you grow your business.

A showcase of the finest food & drink producers from across the UK gathered in the north.

• Discover the story behind the products
• Taste and try before you buy
• Learn how to create in-store theatre for your customers
• Maximise profits and pick up key industry trends
• Take part in the FineFoodLive! Deli Kitchen demos and tastings
• Prop up the bar of our pop-up pub The Jolly Tasty for talks and tastings
• Pick up retail tips, be inspired with fresh ideas and have your business questions answered by the Guild of Fine Food team.
• Book a place on the next School of Fine Food training course for your newest recruit.

Who should visit?

All buyers, chefs and retailers welcome:

Bars, Bakers, Butchers, Farm Shops, Food Halls, Delis, Village Shops, Gift Shops, Garden Centres, Cheesemongers, Cafés, Restaurants & Pubs

Public half term events

Saturday 15 – Sunday 23 February 2020

Trade event

Tuesday 11th – Thursday 13th February 2020

The Ice Cream and Artisan Food Show is a unique trade event showcasing the entirety of the ice cream industry. A great opportunity to source new products, suppliers and inspiration ready for the start of the season.

Taking place in Hall 1, the Ice Cream and Artisan Food Show is being extended for 2020 to include other food and drink products. Reflecting the needs of the booming Ice Cream Palour sector. This year will see the coffee, pastry and bakery industry introduced alongside the huge assortment of ice cream varieties, equipment and supplies. Not forgetting, an amazing array of ice cream to inspire and delight you.

A very popular event, providing the ideal occasion for you to build your brand image. There is a chance to network with others in the industry, optimise business opportunities and launch new products. Certainly a must-do event for anyone in the industry.

Guest speakers:

Tuesday – New for 2020 will see celebrity guest Gennaro Contaldo joining the show to share his culinary expertise.

Wednesday – Following his fantastic reception last year, the 2020 show will welcome back TV and radio’s Nigel Barden.

Trade event

Wednesday 15 – Thursday 16 January 2020

Now in its 16^th year, Ripon Farm Services Two-Day New Year Show gives suppliers the opportunity to showcase the latest technology available from major Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers and Suppliers. Giving customers a great opportunity to view products and speak to the experts.

For 2020 the seminars will include:

Which farm tyres? How to make the right choice – Bridgestone

Choosing the right tyres for your farm vehicles can make a huge impact on efficiency, cost and land management. Learn about the tyre choices available to support your farming operation.

Connectivity: Agriculture’s Digital Revolution – John Deere Limited

Using the My John Deere portal and advanced telematics to manage your fleet, control costs and demonstrate how digital connectivity can support modern farm businesses. Exploring how connected machines can enhance performance, reduce service costs and improve uptime.

Achieving Quality Forage – Kuhn Farm Machinery

Kuhn will focus on two key areas of forage production. They will show how improvements in swath management can affect both the quality of forage and the wear life of the forage harvester / baler and will also take a look at bale wrapping technology and how getting it right at the start makes a world of difference as to what comes out at the end.

Trade Event

Wednesday 20th – Thursday 21st November 2019

BP2019 brings the whole potato industry together for this unique trade event.

This trade exhibition is held across both exhibition halls and external event space at the Yorkshire Event Centre.

Once every two years the whole potato industry comes together for this unique ‘seed to shopping trolley’ trade event. It’s an exceptional networking and business opportunity for all those involved in growing, handling, processing and retailing the crop in this multi million £ industry.

Visitors from across the industry see what’s new whilst making and renewing contacts.

Public event

Saturday 9th November 2019

Stamperama 2019 is an art stamping and paper craft show, with lots of free demonstrations throughout the day. Make and Take sessions, allowing you to try something new.

Taking place in Hall 2, the November show will feature HOCHANDA TV with a special guest.

Exhibitors include: Hobby Art, HoneyDoo, Polkaddodles, Inkylicious, Stamp Addicts, The Art of Craft plus many more of your crafting favourites.