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What's on in Yorkshire this week...[Bank Holiday Edition]
🤖🐶 Robot Dogs, Egg Throwing & Puppet Shows
Ryan Ettenfield
August 21, 2025
Good morning Yorkshire lovers!
Not sure what to do this Bank holiday weekend? We’ve got you covered!
In this week’s edition of What’s on in Yorkshire:
Puppet Shows, Egg Throwing & Caribbean Food
An Army of Robot Dogs to Roam Leeds?
What’s on across Yorkshire this week
Ryan
Featured Picks…
Between the Tides Festival
Redcar – 23–24 August – Free
This joyful, family-friendly festival at Kirkleatham Museum and Gardens is bursting with creativity and play. With roaming performers, puppet shows, silent discos in the woods, giant art installations, and eco-friendly workshops, Between the Tides brings magic to the outdoors. Expect music, street food, and free parking all weekend.
https://whatsoninyorkshire.co.uk/event/between-the-tides-festival
Malham Show
Malham – 23 August
A packed day of rural charm in the Yorkshire Dales with sheep judging, dry stone walling, vintage tractors, and a grand cattle parade. Kids can join in the egg throwing contest, fancy dress parade, or fun dog show, while foodies enjoy wood-fired pizzas and homemade cakes.
https://whatsoninyorkshire.co.uk/event/malham-show
Harrogate Food & Drink Festival
Harrogate – 23–25 August
Held in the picturesque grounds of Ripley Castle, this Bank Holiday celebration features over 30 street food stalls, eight independent bars, chef demos, live music, circus shows, and a funfair for the kids. It’s a three-day feast with a feel-good atmosphere and support for Mind in Harrogate.
https://whatsoninyorkshire.co.uk/event/harrogate-food-festival
Leeds West Indian Carnival
Leeds – 25 August – Free
Europe’s longest-running Caribbean carnival fills the streets with music, dancing, and colour this Monday. Expect steel pan bands, dazzling costumes, soca rhythms, and some of the best jerk chicken around. The full-day celebration in Potternewton Park is an unforgettable display of culture, creativity, and community.
https://whatsoninyorkshire.co.uk/event/leeds-west-indian-carnival
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Yorkshire in the News
No crime, no politics, just the good stuff.
Robot delivery dogs deployed in Leeds. ‘It will never bite the postman, chew the corner of letters or leave an unwelcome “package” on the driveway.’
A 10 year old from Hull has become a best-selling author with his illustrated book ‘Zach’s Reptile Alphabet’.
York University wins award for its annual Festival of Ideas event. The festival includes hundreds of free public events with the aim of ‘transforming lives’.
A six-bedroom period home in Oxenhope with panoramic valley views, three reception rooms, a conservatory, and a 40ft stone-built garage has just come on the market.
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What’s on across Yorkshire this Week
West Yorkshire
Big Screen: Ilkley Lido – Watch atmospheric outdoor films in a scenic art deco pool setting – Ilkley, 21–24 August
Brighouse Jigsaw Festival – Browse over 1,850 jigsaws, win prizes, and enjoy cream teas – Brighouse, 22–25 August – Free
Leeds African & Caribbean Food Fest – A flavour-filled celebration at Kirkgate Market with food, music, and crafts – Leeds, 24 August – Free
Leeds Black Music Festival – Reggae, R&B, and afrobeat take over Potternewton Park – Leeds, 24 August
East Riding
Cottingham Folk Festival – 4 days of top folk talent across intimate village venues – Cottingham, 21–24 August
Nostalgia Car Rally and Car Boot Sale – Classic cars and bargain-hunting in a relaxed, family setting – Pocklington, 23 August – Free
North Yorkshire
Firework Championship at Newby Hall – Four epic firework displays and a pre-show drone show – Ripon, 23 August
Ripon Clubs & Classics Motor Show – Hundreds of vintage vehicles and motoring displays – Ripon, 24 August
Wensleydale Agricultural Show – Classic country fair with sheepdogs, crafts, and fell racing – Leyburn, 23 August
Reeth Show – A scenic showcase of Dales farming, sport, and crafts – Richmond, 25 August
The Farndale Show – Livestock, produce, dogs, and hobby horse jumping in the Moors – North York Moors, 25 August
Kilnsey Show – A huge countryside celebration with livestock, racing and family fun – Kettlewell, 26 August
South Yorkshire
Highway to Hull Burlesque Weekender – Glitter, drag bingo, and dazzling burlesque shows all weekend – Hull, 22–24 August
Seven Hills Beer Festival – Cask ales, live sport and music at a relaxed beer fest – Sheffield, 22–24 August – Free
Sheffield Fayre – A free family day with vintage villages, birds of prey, crafts and more – Sheffield, 25 August – Free
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