The 8th East Riding Country Fair will be held on Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th May at the Driffield Showground, with an action, packed timetable of free activities and entertainment throughout both days and then well into the evening in the festival bar.
Visitors can expect live entertainment in the Entertainment Arena by the STANNAGE STUNT SHOW on the Saturday and the BMX BIKE BATTLE on the Sunday. The Festival Lawn will play home to children’s entertainment across the Weekend provided by circus entertainer MINI MANSELL. Working Gun Dog Trials and Ryedale Rescue Fun Dog show will be be running both days. Plus a brand new ‘Wildlife Zone’, centred around the Rix Pavilion Event Centre with both inside and outside activities and stands planned to create an educational and fun area for children and families to get involved with some free interactive and ‘hands on’ opportunities, including making bird feeders and bug hotels! This area will also include birds of prey, a hands-on experience with mini beasts, giant tortoises and alpacas and to further compliment this zone we are also working closely with the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, the RSPB, the East Yorkshire Bat Group and the National Trust to lay on further interactive, educational activities for children and families to take part in across the Weekend.
The Purple Pig Company will be there, a mobile petting farm that works closely with FACE (farming and countryside education) to provide fun and education using friendly animals. Children will be able to get close to stroke the animals with feeding times scheduled through the day and petting sessions being offered for children to hold the rabbits, chicks and guinea pigs.
As well as the usual pay as you go activities which include Go Karts, Crazy Golf, Archery and Bubble Football, we are pleased to once again include several activities within our “Outdoor Pursuits Zone” that are completely free of charge for visitors once they have arrived. These include Inflatable Assault Course, Inflatable Jungle Run, Segways, Climbing Wall, Action Wheels Bike Course, Miniature Tanks, Donkey Rides, WWII Living History and the Wonky Olympics!
Inspired by the lasting legacy of London 2012 to get Britain playing sports every day, two hapless PE teachers have decided to recreate the Games … with some cones, hula hoops … and a tiny megaphone, say hello to the Wonky Olympics! They’re going to lead assault courses wherever they go and get Britain fit! This is going to be great fun for kids and adults, a real comedic act that’ll get you moving!
If that all of this sounds like too much excitement, then why not take a look at over 100 Stalls or grab something to eat from one of the onsite caterers and pull up a chair for a well-deserved rest.
Entry and camping for children under 16 accompanied by a paying adult is once again free making the weekend fantastic value for families looking for an excellent value day out or weekend away. With activities and entertainment all day and then well into the evening through in the Festival Bar, why not make the most of a visit to the Showground with a weekend caravan or camping Pass! Camping will be available from Friday 3rd May at 12:00pm allowing you plenty of time to get unpacked and all set up ready for the weekend to begin!
Caravan and Camping is priced at £25.00 per pitch, shower and toilet facilities are available but there is no electric hook up. Entry tickets for the East Riding Country Fair sold separately.
Limited advanced tickets are now available via the website driffieldshowground.co.uk and once they’re gone, they’re gone! They are priced at £8 for an adult and a senior citizen and free for under 16s, tickets are also available from the Showground Office.
#ERCountryFair. Driffield Showground, Kelleythorpe, Driffield, East Yorkshire, YO25 9DN
Prices on the gate: Adult / Senior £10.00 Prices in advance: Adult / Senior £8.00 For more information and to book visit: www.driffieldshowground.co.uk
