Peculier Masham Events
We have some great events in Masham. Some are Peculierly Masham – with a unique, magical feel and great atmosphere, some are rare opportunities to learn or experience. Often they are run by volunteers and raise funds for local charities too. Explore the map for their locations and read more below.
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Annual Masham Steam Rally
Masham Steam Engine and Fair Organ Rally has been taking place in Masham for over 50 years.
Usually the third full weekend of July it is a traditional Steam Rally celebrating the finest of this country’s engineering and agricultural heritage.
The Rally itself is on the outskirts of town but it includes an evening parade of engines into the Masham Market Place which is a sight to behold.
See the Steam Rally website for more information.
Read MoreAnnual Masham Sheep Fair
Masham’s annual Sheep Fair famously celebrates the town’s sheep trading past.
It takes place on the last weekend in September every year and fills Masham Market Square and locations around the town; as it would have done in time gone by.
These days the purpose is not trading, but exhibiting – sheep breeds of all shapes and sizes are on display in one of the finest Market Squares in England. The event is organised by volunteers and it raises vital funds for local charities including Yorkshire Air Ambulance, by filling the town with sheepy fun and entertainment all weekend.
The event is free, but parking charges and donations are the only way it raises money, so the generous support of visitors is what makes it so worthwhile. See more information on Masham Sheep Fair website.
Annual White Bear Beer Festival
The White Bear in Masham is a Theakston pub, but once a year it imports craft ales from around the UK for the White Bear Beer Festival Weekend.
Celebrate the arrival of midsummer like the rest of Masham with a visit to this great beer festival which has been going for over 20 years. Be spoilt for your choice of fine beers and enjoy live entertainment all weekend.
Read MoreAnnual Mashamshire Show
The annual Mashamshire Show in Masham Town Hall, is the creative, culinary and horticultural highlight of the year!
Held on the second Saturday in September, it is an opportunity for competitors of all ages to display their horticultural, craft, artistic, cookery, and baking skills. Visitors can admire their efforts – some quite peculier, enjoy tea & cakes and see the trophy presentation.
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Regular Live Entertainment
This music, performance and events venue is right in the heart of Masham.
We are so lucky to boast such an imposing venue with a lively and diverse performance programme. The Town Hall has two performance spaces including it’s main hall and stage. It hosts everything from Party Nights to Panto, live contemporary music, traditional Folk legends, country music and Tribute Bands. See What’s On for details.
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Unique Experiences
It’s easy to forget Masham is a small market town of around 1,200 folk when you consider the peculierly extensive range of regular events and activities available here.
From having a go at blacksmithing, to creating your own unique gin; from learning to cook Asian street food, to trying your hand at archery; from learning to paint or write poetry to gazing at the stars and from taking up yoga to taking the plunge with a wild swim – we’ve got these covered and more.
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