Skipton North Yorkshire

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FESTIVALS & MARKETS

Festivals and galas are an important part of Skipton's social calender. Activities throughout the year attract large crowds.

Even through the winter, the town is a hive of activity four day of every week as market traders pitch their stalls on the High street and draw enthusiastic crowds in search of a fun day out.

The annual gala each June has always been an integral part of the summer with decorated floats parading through the town.

In June the high st plays host to the Festival of transport.

Skipton Sheep Day follows in July and sees the streets packed with anything resembling a sheep, whether the real thing or home-made, which vie for competition prizes.

July Clog fest, around the Canal basin.

Also during Summer 1st Sunday of the month farmers markets are held in the canal Basin.

December the Medieval Festival is held on two sundays, Shop keepers and market traders dress in period costume.