Annual Masham Steam Rally

Masham Steam Engine and Fair Organ Rally has been taking place in Masham for nearly 60 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 with a nice pint in your hand!

See the Steam Rally website for more information.

Annual Masham Sheep Fair

Masham’s annual Sheep Fair famously celebrates the town’s sheep trading past and provides a magical and unique family day out.

It takes place on the last weekend in September every year, taking over the town and Market Square 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. The weekend is entirely organised by volunteers, raising vital funds for local charities including Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

The event itself is free, but fundraising relies on parking charges and donations, 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.

Annual Mashamshire Show

The annual Mashamshire Show in Masham Town Hall, is the creative, culinary and horticultural highlight of the year!

This traditional show is 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.

Take in the atmosphere and fun of this classic show!

Annual Community Bonfire & Fireworks

The fantastic Masham Community Bonfire and Fireworks brings a great atmosphere and truly memorable spectacle to Masham every year.

Taking place on the Shooting Holme near the bridge. There’s food, refreshments and bar with Masham’s great bonfire night vibe! The event is completely planned and organised by volunteers and the fireworks are funded by audience donations on the night….  It’s a great night in the annual Masham calendar!  Lots of places for food and drink to follow of course.

Regular Live Entertainment Too...

With Masham Town Hall, Masham is lucky to boast an imposing music, performance and events venue, right in the heart of Masham. With vibrant village hall and pub venues close by too, Masham is a hub for live entertainment.

Masham Town Hall’s lively and diverse performance programme. With 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. Check what’s coming up below…

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.