Whats on at the Great Yorkshire Showground

What’s On in the Great Yorkshire Showground: Events, Fairs and Family Activities

October 2026

Harrogate Indoor Funfair
Saturday 24 October – Sunday 1 November 2026
Great Yorkshire Events Centre, Harrogate
Price listed: £16
Enjoy three hours of unlimited rides, with attractions ranging from Waltzers to Cups and Saucers. A café and baby-changing facilities are available on site. Morning sessions run from 10am–1pm. Afternoon sessions start at 2pm; check the finish time when booking.

Hush Sample Sale
Wednesday 28 – Thursday 29 October 2026
Pavilions of Harrogate
Entry: £1 donation per person to Smart Works
Browse the returning Hush sample sale across two days. Wednesday opening hours are 9.30am–7pm, with last entry at 6.30pm. Thursday opening hours are 9.30am–4pm, with last entry at 3.30pm.

November 2026

Rail Infrastructure Networking Event – Trade Only
Thursday 12 November 2026, 9.30am–1.30pm
Great Yorkshire Events Centre, Harrogate
Entry: Free registration
A networking event for rail infrastructure professionals, offering opportunities to meet buyers, connect with industry contacts and explore business opportunities.
Register for a free ticket
Exhibitor information

North of England Woodworking & Power Tool Show
Friday 13 – Sunday 15 November 2026
Great Yorkshire Events Centre, Harrogate
Price listed: £18.50
Explore woodworking tools, demonstrations and specialist exhibitors at the popular Harrogate Show. The supplied listing starts at 10am on Friday and ends at 5pm on Sunday; check individual daily opening hours before visiting.

Decorative, Antiques & Art Fair
Friday 13 – Sunday 15 November 2026
Pavilions of Harrogate
Price listed: £7.50
Browse period furniture, jewellery, silver, ceramics, fine paintings, glass, rugs, mirrors and collectors’ pieces. The supplied listing starts at 11am on Friday and ends at 4.30pm on Sunday; check daily opening hours before travelling.

The Great Yorkshire Christmas Fair
Thursday 26 – Sunday 29 November 2026
Great Yorkshire Events Centre, Harrogate
Price listed: £9
Discover 180 gifting, food and fashion stalls under one roof. Shop for festive food, Christmas decorations, stocking fillers, gifts and home accessories. The supplied listing starts at 9.30am on Thursday and ends at 4pm on Sunday; check daily opening hours when booking.

Harrogate Toy and Train Collectors Fair and Construction Model Show
Sunday 29 November 2026, 10.30am–3pm
Pavilions of Harrogate
Price listed: £5
Explore approximately 100 trading tables in the Calder and Derwent rooms, featuring diecast models, trains, LEGO and kits. The accompanying Construction Model Show takes place in the Nidd room.

December 2026

Christmas Party Night at Pavilions of Harrogate
Saturday 5 December 2026, from 6.30pm
Pavilions of Harrogate
Price listed: £49.50
Celebrate the festive season with a Christmas party evening, seasonal dining and Yorkshire hospitality. Check the package details and availability when booking.

Santa’s Polar Kingdom
Friday 11 – Wednesday 23 December 2026
Great Yorkshire Events Centre, Harrogate
Price: Not supplied
Step into a family Christmas adventure featuring 12 themed areas, including the Enchanted Elf Forest, Ice Kingdom, Santa’s Workshop and Après Ski Bar. The supplied listing starts at 10am on 11 December and ends at 5pm on 23 December; check available admission sessions and ticket prices before booking.

Christmas Party Night at Pavilions of Harrogate
Saturday 12 December 2026, from 6.30pm
Pavilions of Harrogate
Price listed: £49.50
Gather friends or colleagues for a festive party evening with seasonal dining and Yorkshire hospitality. Check the package details and availability when booking.

February 2027

Yorkshire Ladies Links Conference 2027 – This Is Me
Friday 26 February 2027, 9.30am–3.30pm
Pavilions of Harrogate
Entry: Free
Join a day of inspiration, connection and support for women across Yorkshire. Hear from speakers and meet exhibitors from businesses and charitable organisations offering advice for personal and professional development.

With events covering agriculture, arts, family entertainment, food, motors, fashion and country sports, the Great Yorkshire Showground continues to reinforce Harrogate’s reputation as one of Yorkshire’s premier destinations for events and exhibitions.

For the latest updates and full listings, visitors are encouraged to check the official Great Yorkshire Events Centre programme.

Great Yorkshire Showground

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