Make sure you don’t miss all the fun at Malham Show, 27 August 2011!

Photographs: Copyright Malhamdale.com Ltd &
Chris Wildman

It says much about Malham Show that last year it tipped with rain yet we still had a fantastic fun day out. Let’s hope the sun shines on Malham showfield for this year’s jam-packed event. But if not, get togged up and pack your wellies - you’re in for a great day anyway!


Under the shadow of Malham Cove this traditional agricultural and family show has been taking place for more than 100 years and just gets better and better… this year’s line-up promises the usual mix of tradition and family fun for all ages throughout the day.

Photographs: Copyright Malhamdale.com Ltd
& Chris Wildman

As you’d expect there is always a good turn-out for the cattle and sheep classes, with people able to have a look at the animals in their pens and stalls while they get ready to be shown.


As well as a display by the Pendle Forest and Craven Hunt, the magnificent heavy horses are shown in the ring alongside horse and pony classes throughout the day, including jumping.


For any little ones keen on cars and tractors they’ll love the classic and vintage cars and agricultural vehicles on display. The showfield literally buzzes all day with different things each way you look to hold little ones’ attention - whether it’s the rare breeds on display or watching determined attempts to scale the climbing wall – all to the glorious strains of The Haworth Brass Band.

Photographs: Copyright Malhamdale.com Ltd &
Chris Wildman

Aside from the classes and demonstrations (we’re especially looking forward to the sheep dog trials!) in the ring, there is much to be seen in the tents with all that tradition dictates from a rural show – everything from horticulture and flower arranging to cakes, preserves, needlework, knitting and handicrafts.


If little ones aren’t too worn out yet – there’s still plenty more! They can cheer themselves hoarse watching the tug’o’war. As well as children’s sports and fancy dress (including a babies beauty competition!), there’ll be the famous ‘dunking’ stool (popular whatever the weather for hardier souls!), Punch and Judy and a great static falconry display.

Photographs: Copyright Malhamdale.com Ltd
& Chris Wildman

There is a farmers’ market and refreshments across the field to sustain you for all the entertainment. And if you feel like running it off there are the junior and senior fell races for the fit!


Malham Show is an absolute gem of a day out in the country– there’s so much crammed into the family-friendly sized show field and it’s a great way to support our rural community and celebrate where we live. So come rain or shine, whether it’s wellies or suncream – we will most certainly be there!


Admission is £6, Parking & Children under 16 FREE, Show Catalogue FREE
For all the details click here http://www.malhamdale.com/show/malham%20show%20sched%202011.pdf