If you’ve been following, you’ll know that Yorkshire traditions mean a lot to me and a trip to the Great Yorkshire Show was another great event to rememebr.
Victoria Charles & David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire.
The Great Yorkshire Show has done it again.
Back for 2026 and welcoming more than 140,000 visitors, this incredible sold-out event once again celebrated everything that makes Yorkshire special. From world-class agriculture and cutting-edge farming technology to delicious local food, shopping, business networking and family entertainment, the Great Yorkshire Show continues to be one of the highlights of the county’s calendar.
YorkMix was delighted to be broadcasting live from the showground throughout the event, meeting readers, listeners, visitors and businesses from across the region.
It was fantastic to catch up with so many familiar faces while making plenty of new friends along the way. We’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who stopped by for a chat, took part in interviews, shared their stories or simply came over to say hello. It’s these conversations that make events like the Great Yorkshire Show so special and remind us just how strong, supportive and innovative Yorkshire’s business community really is.
A quiz with Russell’s… and 18 points!
One of the highlights of our broadcast was putting the team from Russell’s to the test with a YorkMix Quizzical, which you listen too below.
Adam, Dec, Paige, Paul and the team threw themselves into the challenge, scoring a very respectable 18 points and providing plenty of laughs along the way.
But the quiz wasn’t the only memorable moment.
Climbing aboard the world’s largest combine harvester
The Russell’s team also gave us a behind the scenes experience we’ll never forget...the opportunity to climb aboard the world’s largest combine harvester.
It’s not every day you get invited into the cab of a machine of that scale and it didn’t disappoint. Sitting high above the crowds, the panoramic view across the Great Yorkshire Show was spectacular..
It was a real privilege, and we’d like to thank Russell’s for making it possible.
Our Top 10 Highlights
During our visit we also put together Things You Must Do at the Great Yorkshire Show...
* Get a selfie with the Worlds Largest Combine Harvester.
* Meet celebrity guests including Kelvin & Liz Fletcher, Peter Wright and Jules Hudson.
* Explore the Agri-Innovation Village.
* Discover the Great Yorkshire Food Hall.
* Watch the championship livestock competitions.
* Browse hundreds of shopping stands.
* Enjoy the daily fashion shows.
* Visit the Discovery Zone.
* Watch impressive agricultural machinery demonstrations.
* Soak up the atmosphere with fantastic Yorkshire food and drink.
One recommendation came from lovely listener Derek, who insisted we had to check out the automatic milking machine.
His verdict? "It's like something out of Wallace and Gromit!"
After seeing it in action, we can definitely see what he means. A fascinating glimpse into the future of farming.
Visiting the show?
The Great Yorkshire Show continues until Friday at the Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate and, once again, the event is completely sold out.
If you’re one of the lucky ticket holders, we’d recommend:
* Arriving early and allowing extra time for your journey.
* Bringing plenty of water to stay hydrated.
* Picking up a map or programme to help plan your day.
* Packing plenty of suncream if the sunshine continues.
Until next year…
Year after year, the Great Yorkshire Show proves why it’s regarded as one of the UK’s finest agricultural events. It’s a celebration of Yorkshire at its very best!
A huge thank you to everyone who made us feel so welcome during our live broadcasts. We had an incredible time and are already looking forward to returning in 2027.
