The Great Yorkshire Showground are counting down to Christmas

The best time of the year is upon us, with the days drawing in and the temperature dropping. Harrogate’s Great Yorkshire Showground shows no sign of hibernation, as this season’s event calendar is looking busier than ever.

Kicking off the festive season is Harrogate Autumn Lights, which will be boasting the showground’s biggest firework display to date. After that, Christmas will have well and truly arrived, from fairs to parties and even cooking masterclasses. Christmas is going to be jampacked for the Great Yorkshire Showground.

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The best part of it all is that all profits raised from each event throughout the festive season will go back into the pockets of the countryside, courtesy of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society.

Allister Nixon, CEO of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, said: “There is an event for all the family at the Great Yorkshire Showground as we count down to Christmas.

“Making use of all our versatile event space across the Showground’s 250 acres, from Fodder – Great Yorkshire Food Hall to The Pavilions and The Halls at the Great Yorkshire Events Centre.”

Harrogate Autumn Lights at The Great Yorkshire Showground

Monday 3rd November marks the beginning of the events with Harrogate Autumn Lights. It’ll feature live music from the iconic Dick and Dom, fairground rides, mouthwatering street food, bars and roaming performers, all rounded off with a spectacular firework display.

Then, warming up to the Christmas period, there are six more festive events, guaranteed to make you feel warm and fuzzy inside.

Starting with notoriously delicious Fodder and their Great Yorkshire Food Hall, who are celebrating festive food and drink. They’re inviting Yorkshire’s finest suppliers who will be talking you through and helping you plan the perfect Christmas dinner. Think Butchery demos, product samples, free mulled wine and mince pies – it’s going to be very festive.

The Christmas Tree Centre will be opening on the 22nd November for all your Christmas tree needs. Whether it’s a Nordmann Fir or a Norway Spruce, they’ll have you covered.

A bit later on in November is the Great Yorkshire Christmas Fair, bringing a huge collection of fashion, food and gifting stalls. It will be held between Thursday 27th November and Saturday 29^th November, and will be a great opportunity to make a dent in that Christmas Shopping! It is ticketed, so make sure you plan ahead!

Back at Fodder, we have their Christmas Dinner Masterclass on Thursday 4^th December. Fodder’s butchers and chefs will be showcasing how to make the perfect Christmas feast. turkey, veg, side plates and anything else you can imagine to impress your guests at Christmas.

Opening with canapes and fizz, guests will be dining Fodder style with their own Christmas Dinner paired with Yorkshire wines and Burtree Christmas pudding to finish. It’s the perfect festive foodie experience!

Throughout the first two weekends of December, the Great Yorkshire events centre will be hosting the ultimate Christmassy get together for friends, family, colleagues and anyone who likes Christmas. There’ll be a DJ, delicious festive food and a photo booth.

Last but by no means least, the Great Yorkshire Events centre will be welcoming Santa’s Christmas fun land from the 13^th December right up to Christmas Eve. It’s an ideal event for tiring out little ones with plenty of stalls, games and even ice skating!

And breath. It’s going to be a busy one for the team at Fodder and the Great Yorkshire Showground, but it’s certainly going to be a special festive season!

For any more information about any of the events above, head to Fodder’s website and the Great Yorkshire Events Centre website.

Hungry for some more festive fun? Check out our guide to the best Christmas markets in Yorkshire.