16th & 17th August
Galtres Pickering Showground, North Yorkshire, YO18 8EA
INTRODUCTION TO THE EVENT
Galtres Pickering Showground is an ideal location for the Pickering Country Fair, having previously hosted a range of well-attended events.
This excellent, easily accessible venue provides the ideal opportunity to experience all the countryside has to offer, with a vast array of country sports including mounted games, falconry, gun dog scurries, heavy horses (Sunday only) and much more. There will be a variety of ‘have-a-go’ opportunities to enjoy, fine foods and animals and it’s not just for country sports enthusiasts but all the family to enjoy throughout the weekend. Whatever your age or experience, this event offers the opportunity to discover and learn about country sports and pursuits, all under expert guidance.
Pickering Country Fair also showcases a vintage vehicle area featuring displays of cars, commercials, fire engines and military vehicles (including tanks). Complementing this are displays of traction engines, tractors and working displays. Browse a variety of trade stands, autojumble, craft and fine food marquee, old time fun fair, non-stop arena entertainment, catering and licensed bar.
Why not make a weekend of it and camp onsite? Prebooked camping is available from midday Friday until 10am Monday and includes unlimited family access to the event – book now to avoid disappointment!
Two Main Arena Competitions each day – The Mounted Games Association display provides thrilling, fast-moving, family entertainment.
Teams of young riders on very fast ponies compete in a variety of obstacle and relay type races. The speed of the ponies and the skill of the riders are breathtaking and combine to produce a colourful, all-action arena display. Members of the audience are invited to support their local team as points are awarded for each game, giving a competitive edge to the entertainment.
The Association was founded in 1984 with just seven teams – hence the theme music is ‘The Magnificent Seven’.
They now have over 80 teams in Great Britain and 18 affiliated nations across the world.
We are pleased to welcome Peter to the Pickering Country Fair and, on Sunday only, you will have the opportunity to meet Peter who will be hosting meet and greet sessions in the Bar Marquee from 11.30am.
A bit of back story for those unfamiliar with this acclaimed author… veterinary surgeon Peter Wright began working with world-famous vet and author Alfred Wight, who is better known by his pen name James Herriot, at a practice in Thirsk in 1982. The practice moved to its current site in Thirsk in 1996 and it was named Skeldale Veterinary Centre, before the original became a tourist attraction known as The World of James Herriot. Animal lovers have been following the work of Peter Wright on The Yorkshire Vet since 2015. Peter continues his veterinary work these days at Grace Lane Surgery Vets in Kirkbymoorside.
Gundog Scurry at Yorkshire Game & Country Fair organised by James and Davina of Jixenwell Gundogs
James and Davina have been professionally training dogs for the past 8 years through their parent company Walkabout Hounds Dog Training Centre in Leeds. James has been training gundogs for the field and working tests for the past 25 years.
The scurries this year will feature a combination of both land and water retrieves. Available for all abilities to have a go, from the dedicated Gundog Enthusiast to the complete beginner who needs a guiding understanding hand to become the future of the Gundog World.
Enter on the day
Entry Fees: First Run (includes all retrieves) £5, Subsequent Runs £3.50
Prizes for the Top 3 winners including Rosettes, a Trophy and prizes supplied by Jixenwell’s sponsors Gilbertson and Page Ltd and Sporting Saint Ltd.
Taking place in the main arena are captivating gundog displays throughout the weekend. Smallbrooks Gundogs will showcase training techniques with spaniels of all ages, from playful puppies to seasoned Field Trial Champions (FTCH). There’s truly something for everyone!
See amazing flying shows and static displays from Owl Adventures, featuring majestic birds of prey that will entertain and stimulate, while at the same time encouraging audience participation.
The performance is unique and packed with expertise, showmanship and laughter to create an unmissable show. Also visit the Jungle Animal Encounter to see exotic creatures and hold creepy millipedes and scaly lizards amongst other jungle critters!
There will be two presentations each day.
CJ’s Birds of Prey are one of the leading Display Teams in the UK, who regularly appear at many of the major shows around the country. The display includes a worldwide collection of Eagles, Hawks, Falcons and Owls including many indigenous species that always guarantee a varied and exciting display. The team are on hand throughout the day to offer the public a close-up and personal view of the birds, to answer questions and give photographic opportunities while the birds are not performing in the display arena. Flying demonstrations in the arena are 30 minutes.
Have-a-go Axe Throwing range. See how close you can get to the bulls eye on the target.
Entry Fee: £5 for 10 throws.
Organiser: Apache Racing
Further Information Tel: 07526 224493 or 07452 998799.
Designated Car Park for Lurcher and Terrier Events
Time: 9am on each day, Enter on the Day:
Terrier Racing Champion
Trophies for Champion – Rosettes to 3rd place
Organiser: N.L.& R,C
Further information Tel: 07939 336866
Designated Car Park for Lurcher and Terrier Events
Time: 12.30pm each day, Enter on the Day:
Lurcher Show Schedule
1. Rescue Class
2. Junior Handler Under 10 years
3. Junior Handler 10 years to 15 years
Junior Handler Championship – Winners of Class 2 & 3
4. Veteran Lurcher (Over 7 Years)
5. NL&RC Members
6. Sapling Class
7. Any sized Working Lurcher that can catch a rabbit
8. Any Bull Cross Lurcher
9. Any Pure-Bred Sight-hound
10. Any Collie Cross Lurcher
11. Any Bedlington Cross Lurcher
12. Longdogs
13. Lurcher Pairs
14. Dog Puppy
15. Bitch Puppy
Puppy Championship – Winners of Classes 14 & 15
16. Rabbiting Class – Dog 21” and under
17. Rabbiting Class – Bitch 21” and under
18. Smooth Dog Over 21” to Under 23”
19. Smooth Bitch Over 21” to Under 23”
20. Rough Dog Over 21” to Under 23”
21. Rough Bitch Over 21” to Under 23”
22. Smooth Dog Over 23” to under 26”
23. Smooth Bitch Over 23” to under 26”
24. Rough Dog Over 23” to under 26”
25. Rough Bitch Over 23” to under 26”
26. Dog 26” and Over
27. Bitch 26” and Over
Championship – Winners of Classes 16 – 27
The NL&RC reserve the right to cancel, split or amalgamate classes. All
entries are at the owners own risk. The Judge’s decision is final. The NL&RC
take no responsibility for any loss, accident or injury to any person, animal or
property, before, during or after the event.
The Fun Dog Show will be run by Ryedale Dog Rescue with the following classes starting at 1pm:
Most handsome dog
Prettiest bitch
Happiest rescue dog
Best child handler
Dog the judge would most like to take home
Best biscuit catcher
Dog with the waggiest tail
Judges special small dog (under 12 inches at shoulder)
Judges best big dog (12 inches and over at shoulder)
Best trick
Each class winner is entered to Best in Show and Reserve
Prizes for 1st-4th place in each class and also dog baskets for Best in Show and Reserve.
Organiser: N.L.& R,C
Further information Tel: 07939 336866
Designated Car Park for Lurcher and Terrier Events
Time: 1pm on each day, Enter on the Day:
Best Terrier Puppy
Best Jack Russell Terrier
Best Lakeland Terrier
Best Border Terrier
Best Fell/Patterdale Terrier
Best Crossbred Terrier
Best other type Terrier
Reserve Champion Terrier
Best Bull Terrier
Champion Terrier
Trophies for each Show Champion – Rosettes to 3rd place for all classes
Organiser: Apache Racing
Further Information Tel: 07526 224493 or 07452 998799
Designated Car Park for Lurcher and Terrier Events
Time: Entries taken from 8.30am, Racing starts at 9am on each day, Enter on the Day:
Simulated Coursing Champion
Simulated Coursing Reserve Champion
Under 23in Straight Racing Champion
Over 23in Straight Racing Champion
Puppy Racing Champion
Hurdles Racing Champion
Trophies for each Show Champion – Rosettes to 3rd place for all classes
Organised by Erik Aaron Shooting. A professional archery stand run by qualified GNAS instructors on a have-a-go basis.
Entry Fee: £5 for 10 arrows.
Classes 1 – 7 and Championship to be judged by: Mr Jim Yates, Farnah House Farm, Derby.
Class 8 to be judged by: Mrs J M Collins, Wallingfen Lodge, Main Road, Newport, East Yorkshire, HU15 2RH.
For an entry form please visit the ‘exhibit/show with us’ section of the website. FREE entry to all classes.
CLASSES
CLASS 1 – Barren mare or gelding 3 years old or over
Prize Money: 1st = £50, 2nd = £30, 3rd = £15
Rosettes: 1st – 3rd
CLASS 2 – Two year old filly or gelding
Prize Money: 1st = £50, 2nd = £30, 3rd = £15
Rosettes: 1st – 3rd
CLASS 3 – Yearling filly or colt
Prize Money: 1st = £50, 2nd = £30, 3rd = £15
Rosettes: 1st – 3rd
CLASS 4 – Mare with foal at foot
Prize Money: 1st = £50, 2nd = £30, 3rd = £15
Rosettes: 1st – 3rd
CLASS 5 – Foal from class 4
Prize Money: 1st = £50, 2nd = £30, 3rd = £15
Rosettes: 1st – 3rd
CLASS 6 – Stallion 3 years old or over
Prize Money: 1st = £50, 2nd = £30, 3rd = £15
Rosettes: 1st – 3rd
CLASS 7 – Farmers Turnout (Any Combination)
Prize Money: 1st = £100, 2nd = £50, 3rd = £30
Rosettes: 1st – 3rd
CLASS 8 – Ridden Class – Any Heavy Horse
Prize Money: 1st = £50, 2nd = £30, 3rd = £15
Rosettes: 1st – 3rd
CHAMPIONSHIP – Winners of Classes 1, 2, 3, 4, & 6
Prize Money: 1st = £75, 2nd = £25
Rosettes: 1st Place and 2nd Place
Leopolds Liberty Troupe will be performing with their group of six ‘minis’ working both together as a team and independently. Their skilful display is a firm favourite amongst arena attractions and is presented in a circus-style manner, enjoyed by all.
These beautiful Shetland ponies showcase their amazing tricks, and each has its own unique personality and characteristics which come to light as they are all kept in sequence by their extremely talented ‘Ringmaster’, who will be providing a running commentary throughout their performances. This troupe of charming little Shetlands are well worth a visit to one of their displays over the course of the weekend.
Organised by The British Ferret Club
The British Ferret Club originally formed to raise the profile of ferrets in the public eye and encourage best practice in the keeping of ferrets. This includes ferret health welfare, nutrition, breeding, working ferrets, keeping ferrets as pets and using ferrets for pest control.
The Club was established in 2000 by Jim Lawley and his partner Fran Lawley-Jenkins with the intention of bringing together people who regard ferrets with respect and affection. The British Ferret Club has been exceptionally successful having a membership that covers a huge area of the British Isles from the South Coast to the Scottish Borders.
The Club continues to evolve with more show dates than ever before, their website continues to grow with more information and help and the committee, with a huge amount of help from the membership, continue to drive things forward. Jim and Fran are still members of the committee, Jim’s new title is now Honorary President and Founder Member and Fran has become Honorary Founder and Committee Member. They will continue to act as a guiding hand in the ethos of the Club.
Although Jim and Fran are stepping down from the day-to-day running of the Club, they will still attend some of the shows and Jim will continue to judge when his family commitments allow him! Dealing with the day-to-day running of the Club is Andy Handley Chairman and Show Event Organiser and Zoe Davies Secretary and Treasurer.
British Ferret Club Show Classes Enter on the Day:
1.Dark polecat hob
2.Dark polecat jill
3.Polecat hob
4.Polecat jill
5.Albino hob
6.Albino jill
7.Sandy hob
8.Sandy jill
9.Silver hob
10.Silver jill
11.Coloured hob
12.Coloured jill
13.Veteran
14.Disabled
15.Working Pairs
16.Child handler
17.Special friend
18.Members Racing
Best in Show – class winners from 1-12
Organiser: Andy Handley Further Information Tel: 07818 844113
The displays include: owls, falcons, hawks, eagles and vultures.
All of the displays offer you the opportunity to hold one of these magnificent birds.
Sand Art is an experience… not just a product, providing children and adults alike with the opportunity to create amazing pictures with brightly coloured sand to take home and keep. Sand Art picture workshops are entertaining, educational and inspiring while encouraging creativity, concentration and developing fine motor skills. This is a truly inclusive experience and a lovely exercise for the whole family to enjoy.
The reptiles display will have snakes, lizards, tortoise, pygmy hedgehog, cockroaches, millipedes and land snails. Members of public will also have the opportunity to handle some of these interesting reptiles.
Tractor pulling is regarded as one of the world’s most powerful motorsports due to the nature of the highly modified tractor-pullers that take part. The pullers drag a metal sled along the track. This sled contains a box filled with weight which is mechanically moved forward as the pull proceeds, making it progressively more difficult to pull.
When a tractor/puller gets to the end of the purpose built 100 metre track, this is known as a ‘full pull’. It is not only modified tractors which can attempt this, but also wagons, steam engines, military vehicles and even standard tractors. The success of the pull not only depends on the power of the vehicle but also the driver’s skill in converting power into traction/momentum to keep the sled moving forward to achieve the full pull.
A number of rural craft demonstrators feature around the lakeside arena. Including Leatherworkers, Willow Weavers, Bushcraft and a Blacksmith.
Vintage and classic tractors on display from various manufacturers including John Deere, Massey Ferguson, Ford, David Brown, International, Leyland and Allis Chalmers plus others. Together with the static display, the tractors take part in a main arena parade each day giving enthusiasts the opportunity to see them on the move.
Stationary engines are used to drive immobile machinery, such as pumps, generators, mills etc and a variety of these working engines will be on display. Some will have been made as early as 1900.
See demonstrations using a rack saw bench, drag saw, flour mill and threshing set.
Also see the chainsaw carving, as works of art are created from a single piece of wood.
Vintage commercial vehicle display including lorries, buses and fire engines from a variety of manufacturers; Dodge, Chevrolet, Bedford, ERF, Foden, Land Rover, Scammell and many more. Exhibits will range from early 1920s to 1980 and will participate in main arena parades each day.
Visit the Classic Car Section and see vintage and classic cars made from very early 1900 through to the 1970s, Wolseley, Rover, Morris, Jaguar, Austin, Buick, Chevrolet and many other makes including the very popular and the less well-known. The cars also do a parade around the main arena each day.
Individual and Club entries welcome.
A wide range of military vehicles will be on display. Exhibits include Land Rovers, trucks, ambulances, jeeps and tanks.
See an array of miniature steam engines – some built from scratch and some built from kits. Enjoy their arena parades or see them in the static display.
Wander around a wide variety of trade stands from clothing, workwear, footwear, garden furniture, tool stalls, toys, jewellery, fine foods, pet supplies and many more.
Browse the autojumble to find a whole host of things you didn’t know you wanted or needed. Find that missing item or parts/spares that you cannot find anywhere else!
There will also be antique and collectables stalls at the event.
A wide variety of hand made crafts on sale. Organised by Dave Harrison of Kingfisher Craft Fairs. To book a table please call 07778 473404, email: craftykingfisher@aol.com or visit: https://craftykingfisher.wixsite.com/website
A visit to the vintage fairground is a must for all the family. Rides and activities to suit everyone – some good old-fashioned entertainment.
Children’s corner will include some/all of the following attractions: inflatables and bungee trampolines.
Please contact Outdoor Shows if you require confirmation.
A wide variety of produce on sale. Organised by Dave Harrison of Kingfisher Craft Fairs. To book a table please call 07778 473404, email: craftykingfisher@aol.com or visit: https://craftykingfisher.wixsite.com/website
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Please note: Timetable subject to ground conditions
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The licensed bar will be open for the duration of the event, plus additional times on Friday and Saturday night for traders, exhibitors and onsite campers.
The licensed bar is in a large marquee overlooking the arena with ample seating and tables and there will be live music performances on stage on Friday and Saturday night.
Catering units will be onsite selling a good variety of hot and cold food and drinks to suit all the family.
Friday – Bite the Bullitt
An excellent 4 piece covers band playing a wide selection of well-known tracks.
Saturday – Re<<Wind
Well known in the area, Re<<Wind is an established 4-piece popular function band performing a wide and varied range of music, covering classic rock songs, pop classics and indie music from all decades.
Their broad repertoire covers great artists such as Queen, The Killers, Blondie, Kings of Leon, Neil Diamond and Guns N’ Roses to name a few… providing a fantastic night of live-on-stage entertainment.
Available for Tents, Trailer Tents, Caravans and Motorhomes. Camping must be prebooked.
VISITOR INFORMATION
OPENING TIMES
Gates open 9am – 5pm (Saturday)
Gates open 9am – 5pm (Sunday)
FREE CAR PARK
Dogs welcome on a lead
COACH TOUR OPERATORS
Tickets are available to coach tour operators at a 40% DISCOUNTED PRICE on a pre-booked basis. Minimum 16 tickets per booking. Onsite parking is available to coaches that have pre-booked. Up to two drivers per coach will gain free entry to the event.
Download your application form by clicking on the PDF icon
MOBILITY SCOOTER HIRE
Mobility Scooters are available to hire on a daily or weekend hire basis.
For reservations please contact Professional Mobility, Freephone: 0800 6335711 or on mobile (especially on show days) 07989 680034
LOCATION: Galtres Pickering Showground, North Yorkshire, YO18 8EA
BUY ADMISSION TICKETS
Early Bird Ticket Prices (available until 10 days prior to the event)
Adults £12
Over 65s £10
Under 16s £6
Under 5s FREE
Family Ticket (2 adults + 3 under 16s) £30
Ticket Prices (available from 10 days prior to the event and on the day):
Adults £15
Over 65s £13
Under 16s £8
Under 5s FREE
Family Ticket (2 adults + 3 under 16s) £40
Please note at some of our shows tickets are checked and/or sold when you arrive at the venue whilst still in your car (prior to parking). Therefore can you either have your tickets or payment method ready when you arrive at the venue.
CARAVAN & CAMPING
CARAVAN, MOTORHOME OR CAMPING
You can pre-book your site for the weekend and full unlimited access to the event for up to 2 adults and 3 under 16s. You can arrive from lunchtime the day before the event and stay until the day after the event finishes.
There is Water, Toilets and an Elsan Point on the camping area.
Closing Date for Online Applications: 08/08/25 (Please note there are a limited number of pitches, the event may sell out before this date)
POSTAL APPLICATIONS
Although our online caravan & camping booking system is safe and secure, some people prefer to book by post. If you wish to book via a postal application, please download the form by clicking on the PDF logo below.
Closing Date for Postal Applications: 28/04/25
Click the icon to download the Caravan & Camping Postal Application Form.
TRADE WITH US
TRADERS
From car dealers to agricultural stands, garden furniture to tool stands, clothing to footwear, there will be a wide variety of trade stands at the event.
All stand space is 12 metres deep. You can camp on your pitch if you wish. Please ensure you book enough space to accommodate your stand, vehicle and any form of accommodation.
The sale of hot food, alcohol to be consumed onsite, sweets and ice cream is not permitted as trading concessions are already in place for this event.
Online Booking Deadline: 08/08/25
POSTAL APPLICATIONS
Postal Booking Deadline: 25/07/25
Although our online trade booking system is safe and secure, some people prefer to book by post. If you wish to book via a postal application.
Click the icon to download the Trade Postal Application Form.
Click the icon to download the Autojumble & Collectables Application Form.
EXHIBIT WITH US
VINTAGE & Classic Car
ENTRY FORM
For an Entry Form contact:
Outdoor Shows Ltd
Tel: 01751 200839
or click on pdf icon above to download application form
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
ENTRY FORM
For an Entry Form contact:
Outdoor Shows Ltd
Tel: 01751 200839
or click on pdf icon above to download application form
STATIONARY ENGINES
ENTRY FORM
For an Entry Form contact:
Ray Hurdus
Tel: 07802 783869
or click on pdf icon above to download application form
VINTAGE TRACTOR
ENTRY FORM
For an Entry Form contact:
Ray Hurdus
Tel: 07802 783869
or click on the PDF icon above to download an application form
MINIATURE STEAM ENGINES
ENTRY FORM
For an Entry Form contact:
Kristy South
07717 773067
kristysouth034@gmail.com
CLASSIC CARAVANS & AWNING DISPLAYS ENTRY FORM
For an Entry Form contact:
Dave Grimes
Tel: 07587 226545
or email: vdub384@gmail.com
HEAVY HORSES
ENTRY FORM
For an Entry Form contact:
Outdoor Shows Ltd
Tel: 01751 200839
or click on the PDF icon above to download an application form
TRACTOR PULLING
ENTRY FORM
For an Entry Form contact:
Ray Hurdus
Tel: 07802 783869
or click on the PDF icon above to
download an application form
