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🍛🐕🐑 Jalfrezis, Jack Russells and Drunken Sheep!
Ryan Ettenfield
September 11, 2025
Good morning Yorkshire lovers!
If you’re having a slow week, picture the moment eight sheep tried to become regulars at a baa.
In this week’s edition of What’s on in Yorkshire:
Jalfrezis and Jack Russells
Sheep Chaos and a Yorkshire Youtuber Retires
What’s on across Yorkshire this week
Ryan
Featured Picks…
World Curry Festival
Bradford – 15–29 September 2025 – Ticketed
Bradford becomes the curry capital of the world with two weeks of food, culture, and community as part of the UK City of Culture celebrations. Expect sizzling street food, theatrical dining, cookalongs, global guest chefs, and themed events including gala dinners, the World Street Food Market, Theatre of Curry shows, and even a Steam & Spice Railway Dining experience. A joyful fusion of flavour and culture.
https://whatsoninyorkshire.co.uk/event/world-curry-festival
Sheffield Heritage Open Days
Sheffield – 12–21 September 2025 – Free
Step into Sheffield’s hidden treasures with over 100 free events across ten days. Explore historic buildings, take themed walks, enjoy behind-the-scenes tours, creative workshops, and heritage trails. Highlights include the Abbeydale Picture House, Sheffield Town Hall, Kelham Island walks, and family-friendly activities. A chance to discover the city in new ways.
https://whatsoninyorkshire.co.uk/event/sheffield-heritage-open-days
DogFest at Harewood House
Harewood House, Leeds – 13–14 September 2025 – From £19.50 (kids 11 & under free)
Two days of tail-wagging fun for dogs and their humans. Highlights include the Fun Dog Show, agility displays, canine dancing, breed meet-ups, expert talks, shopping from 100+ stallholders, and kids’ activities. A celebration of dogs in all their glory, with competitions culminating in Best in Show each afternoon.
https://whatsoninyorkshire.co.uk/event/dogfest-at-harewood-house
Saltaire Festival
Saltaire – 13–21 September 2025 – Most events free
Ten days of live music, arts, heritage, comedy, and community spirit in this Victorian village. Enjoy Roberts Park festivities, walking tours, workshops, exhibitions, theatre, and open gardens. The Finale Weekend brings two music stages, a Continental Market, and the Saltaire Vintage Home & Fashion Fair. A vibrant festival for all ages.
https://whatsoninyorkshire.co.uk/event/saltaire-festival
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Yorkshire in the News
No crime, no politics, just the good stuff.
Eight sheep have been baa-rred from a North Yorkshire pub after they unexpectedly entered moments before customers arrived. It has been suggested that they were looking for a ewe-nique IPA.
Rate My Takeaway Youtube Channel calls it a day. The Barnsley-born butcher-turned-Youtuber had amassed millions of views on his food review channel.
A former homelesss man from Bridlington has been nominated for a BBC photography award. “It’s not just for me, it’s for every homeless man“
A retired Yorkshire teacher has won a £3 million coastal property in Cornwall.
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What’s on across Yorkshire this Week
West Yorkshire
Holmfirth Food & Drink Festival – Over 65 food and drink stalls, live music across two stages, family fun, circus skills, and a bustling community atmosphere. Holmfirth – 13–14 Sept – Free
Penistone Agricultural Show – One of the UK’s largest one-day agricultural shows with animals, crafts, produce, dog shows, vintage vehicles, and food halls. Barnsley – 13 Sept – From £16 (under 5s free)
Normanton Gala Day – A full day of parades, arena shows, BMX stunts, dog races, live music, and fireworks. Wakefield – 13 Sept – Free
North Yorkshire
Nidderdale Show – Known as ‘Pateley Show’, this agricultural highlight features livestock competitions, sheep dog trials, terrier racing, crafts, and the 3Sixty Bicycle Stunt Team. Pateley Bridge – 21 Sept – Adults £20, Kids £5, Under 12s free
Staithes Festival of Arts & Heritage – Village-wide celebration with pop-up galleries, heritage talks, music, walks, workshops, and coastal food stalls. Whitby – 12–14 Sept – Free
Scarborough Pride – Parade and party with music, drag hosts, live acts including The Cheeky Girls, and a celebration of inclusivity. Scarborough – 13 Sept – Free (donations welcome)
Whitby Motown & Soul Weekender – A packed dance weekend with Motown classics, live performances, Northern Soul DJs, and Saturday headliners Five Star. Whitby – 12–13 Sept – £42.70 weekend ticket
South Yorkshire
Nether Edge Festival – Nine days of arts, music, food, crafts, history walks, open gardens, markets, and community spirit. Sheffield – 13–21 Sept – Mostly free (some events ticketed)
Rotherham Vintage & Classic Car Show – Display of classic and modified cars, motorcycles, food stalls, and family fun. Rotherham – 14 Sept – £5 vehicle entry / £2.50 parking
East Yorkshire
York National Book Fair – The UK’s largest antiquarian book fair with 200 exhibitors and over 100,000 books, plus maps and ephemera. York – 12–13 Sept – £2 (advance tickets free)
Keighley Walking Festival – Over 50 free guided walks from gentle strolls to countryside treks, plus a launch event and memorial walk. Keighley – 13–27 Sept – Free
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