Ryedale Show facts for kids
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The Ryedale Show is a fun event that celebrates farming and country life. It happens every year in a place called Welburn Park Showground, near Kirkbymoorside in North Yorkshire, England. You can find it there on the last Tuesday of July. The Ryedale Agricultural Society organizes and runs this big show. In recent years, it has become the largest one-day farming show in the whole North of England!
At the show, you can see many exciting things. There are horse riding events, also known as Equestrianism. Farmers also bring their best Livestock (farm animals like cows, sheep, and pigs) to compete. They want to show who has the healthiest and best-quality animals. It's a great way to learn about farming and see amazing animals up close.
History of the Show
The Ryedale Show started a very long time ago, in 1855. That means it has been running for over 150 years! It has happened almost every year since then.
Sometimes, big events can cause the show to be cancelled. For example, in 2007, the show had to be called off. This was because of very heavy rain the week before, which made the show field too wet and muddy. The show was also cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected many events around the world.
