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Reeth Show is
a traditional Dales Agricultural Show and has always
been a great family day out in the
beautiful Dale of Swaledale.
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The Great Fremington Edge Fell Race will
be taking place as usual, a fixture of the national fell race runs
every year.
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There will be the popular Horse, Sheep, Cattle classes,
vintage tractors, vintage cars, vintage motorbikes,
and vintage bikes on display from all eras.
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There will also be a open dry stone walling competition
- £300 prize to overall champion, cash prizes to 2nd and 3rd winners, £70 to all competitors - pre entry only to Paul on 07803967662
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What To See
Reeth
Show is a traditional Yorkshire Dales agricultural show held every year
for one day at the end of August in the picturesque surroundings of
Swaledale. It boasts a great selection of trade and entertainment
stands for all the family, from candyfloss and bouncy castles to
tractors and a licensed bar. The show gets underway when Reeth
Brass Band parade through the village, headed by the Show
Committee and Judges, to finish in the showground where the band
entertain the crowds for the day.
The show's largest marquee contains the hugely well attended
horticulture and produce classes as well as walking
sticks,
handicrafts, handwriting, paintings
and photography competitions.
Other marquees hold the popular
and an array of gifts and craft
stalls. Around the show field trade stands from the Dales
and around the county offer plenty of opportunity for purchasing
something original from rural crafts to excellent food.
The main show ring hosts large numbers of the customary horse
and pony classes throughout the day including the more
colourful categories of Open
Driving Competition and Mounted
Fancy Dress. Every year this main show ring also hosts a
special feature. Elsewhere in the show field the sheep section
showcases the best quality sheep breeds in the Dale, next to which
there is a display of vintage
tractors competing for best in show and during the day and dry
stone walling demonstrations take place.
One of the main events of the day is the fell
racing competition. The race traditionally goes up
Fremington Edge overlooking the show field. The competitors are part of
the British Open Fell Runners Association with races for all classes.
Each year a prize is offered for breaking the course record. Visit the BOFRA Website to find out more
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