Knitting and fiber festival — Masham Sheep Fair in Masham

Welcome to Masham Sheep Fair, the traditional event celebrating its 40th year! From September 26 to 27, 2026, the small but welcoming town of Masham transforms into a festival and place of solidarity. With sheep races, herding dog demonstrations, and wool exhibitions, there’s plenty of fun for all ages. The proceeds from both days will be donated to local organizations such as Yorkshire Air Ambulance, Masham Young Farmers, and Masham Junior Sports, showing the festival’s commitment to the community.

Practical information — Masham Sheep Fair

  • Location : Masham, England
  • 2026 dates : 2026-09-26 → 2026-09-27
  • Price : 5 Sheep Fair. Your visit enabled us to make donations to all these local organisations: | £16,711 to Yorkshire Air Ambulance, £1,000 to Masham Young Farmers, £200 to Masham Junior Sports,
  • Program : demonstrations
  • Since : 1987
  • Official website : www.mashamsheepfair.com

Getting to Masham

By train

  • Bedale
  • Scruton
  • Leeming Bar

By bus

  • Masham Market Place

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About Masham Sheep Fair

Masham is a small town located in the county of North Yorkshire, in the north of Yorkshire, England. This commune was recorded as having 1,205 inhabitants in 2011 according to Wikipedia.

Source : Wikipedia

Things to see on site near Masham, England

  • Lover’s Leap
  • Limehouse Hill
  • Tourist Information — 7 Little Market Place HG4 4DY Masham — +44 1765 680200
  • The Bigger Picture
  • Apollo

Where to stay near Masham, England

  • Swinton Park
  • King’s Head Hotel — 40 Market Place HG4 4EF Ripon
  • Swinton Bivouac

Where to eat near Masham, England

  • The Old Station Yard
  • Where There’s Smoke — 7 Silver Street HG4 4DX Ripon — +44 1765 689000

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Marie

Marie

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