The Great Yorkshire Show

 The Great Yorkshire Show which was held on 8-10 July 2008 is one of the oldest and biggest shows of its kind in the country. Over 100,000 people visit the Harrogate event.

ITV 1's Calendar News programme was there reporting on some of this years events.

If you attended this year's show, upload your videos and photos to our dedicated Your News group

 
Click here to go to Your News and see pictures uploaded by you, including a prize-winning cheese!

Viewer Challenges:

Funniest animal photo Best shot of people having fun Best action shot

Extended material - Show highlights from ITV Local

	A round-up of some of the more unusual events going on including a hi-wire descent and men climbing up poles very fast!
	Meet some of the animals participating in this year's show
	The impressive display of Bonsai trees
	An award-winning pie maker
	Highlights from the sheep-shearing contest
	Keith Robson talks about pigeons
	Some ladies explain about the Young Farmers Club - did you know you don't have to be a farmer to join!
	Find out about some of the amazing produce available in our region by Deliciously Yorkshire's Sarah Richardson

	The 150th Great Yorkshire Show begins (08/07/08)
	The Queen attends the Great Yorkshire Show (10/07/08)

From the ITV Great Yorkshire Show archive

	1977: The Queen visits the show as part of her Silver Jubilee tour
	1985: A clip from a remarkable display - a JCB ballet!
	1988: Take a look at how Calendar reported the opening day
	1997: The Irish Guards perform at the show

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