Events Listing
There are all sorts of events taking place throughout the dale during the year, from live music, drama and dance performances and exhibitions. The best place to find this information is in the Reeth Gazette which is available in most shops, pubs and cafes in Swaledale but can also be viewed online at: www.2dales.org.uk/reethgazette.html
The Farmers Arms - upcoming events Winter 2011/2012:
Well it's coming to that time of year when it quietens down and we need to try extra hard to encourage visitors and locals to venture out when it's cold, wet and windy and provide some entertainment on these dark winter nights. We have a few ideas for this winter, including a wine-tasting evening, 'Themed' evenings, and due to their popularity last year; our quiz nights will be back and also our 'Bullseye' night. So, keep your eyes and ears open, keep visiting this page, find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and you won't miss out - and don't forget to spread the word and encourage friends and family along!
We appreciate any other ideas so if you have any suggestions, don't keep them to yourself - email us!
Saturday 21st January - Quiz Night - 9pm
Entries: £1.50 per person and maximum of 6 to a team.
Quiz dates for 2012 are: 18th February and 17th March (3rd Saturday of the month)
Saturday 3rd March - Bullseye Night - 9pm
Our annual Bullseye Darts Quiz. Entries: £2.50 per person.
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Swaledale Events:
Annual Event (June)
The Swaledale Festival - Where Summer Begins
The best music festival in Britain - with concerts in chapels, churches, village halls, pubs, castles and barns, and guided walks in the fantastic scenery of the northern Yorkshire Dales. A fortnight of musical delights and wonderful walking, with top-class musicians from around the world and of course from Yorkshire. From solo violinists to jazz guitarists, folk groups to brass bands, Arabic music to string quartets, there is music for every taste, as well as poetry, drama and art exhibitions.
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Annual Event (August)
Reeth Show - Agricultural Show
Always the last Wednesday in August; hosting a wide range of entertainments, shows, displays, stalls and refreshments, and not to forget - the Great Fremington Edge Fell Race which features every year as one of the main events. There will be the popular horse classes, sheep show, poultry and rabbit show, walling competition open to all entrants on the day, vintage tractors and this year a new section for vintage cars, vintage bikes will also be on display from all eras. Local trades will be selling their fresh dales produce and products as well as traders from further afield with something for everyone to purchase! And for the children; there are rides and stalls for them to enjoy and spend their pocket money on too.
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Annual Event (September)
Muker Show - Agricultural Show
Always the first Wednesday in September. One of Yorkshire's most traditional shows, with the famous Muker Silver Band in attendance. Classes for Sheep, Sheep Dog Trials, Handicrafts, Horticulture, Fancy Dress. Stone Walling Demonstration. Fell Race. Quoits Competition and of course, the Tug of War.
To finish off the day; the community and visitors all gather outside the pub and sing along to the Muker Silver Band (see Swaledale Sing-Song).
A perfect end to a beautiful ‘innocent’ agricultural show.
Well worth making a note in the calendar!
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