Show Director Charles Mills took to the showground in Harrogate on Monday ahead of the show, which takes place from Tuesday, July 9 to Friday, July 12, where 9,500 rosettes and 220 trophies are being prepared for more than 2,000 classes set to take place. Organisers say all-new content will complement returning favourites. From world class show-jumping to the best of British cattle, goats, pigs and sheep as well as cheese and dairy competitions, there’s more than 12,000 entries across 21 sections.
There will be cutting edge machinery, the latest in innovation as well as countryside displays and demonstrations, cookery, food and drink. TV presenters Helen Skelton, Adam Henson, Peter Wright from Channel 5’s The Yorkshire Vet and Rob and Dave Nicholson, of Cannon Hall Farm, will be on the GYS Stage with TV presenter Christine Talbot. There will be top names from the cheese industry appearing in the Cheese & Dairy section, while farmers from around the world will come together as the show hosts the World Ayrshire Federation Annual Conference 2024.
For the first time at the GYS, a craft beer bar will be open in the Food Hall and there will also be a "Battle of the Butchers" where craftsmanship, creativity and innovation will be rewarded. This will be the last show for Charles Mills as Show Director after nine years. “We are so proud to host the 165th Great Yorkshire Show," he said.
"Where else can you find the very best of British agricultural machinery, livestock, food, cel.
