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The Scarborough Fair

Scarborough

The Scarborough Fair is a year-round programme of distinctive arts and heritage events at venues across the town.

It is a North Yorkshire Council project, made possible with investment from the UK Government’s Town Deals funding, working in partnership with the public and private sectors.

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Other things to do nearby

12th - 15th Jun

Annual Diesel Gala at North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Join us for four fantastic days celebrating the sights, sounds and sheer power of heritage diesel locomotives, all set against the breath-taking backdrop of the North York Moors National Park.

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27th Sep

Theakstons Beer Festival and Harvest Festival at Ripon Races

On this day we are supporting Ripon Community House with our Harvest Festival Initiative.

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26th Aug

Afternoon Racing at Ripon Races

This is a perfect day out for all the family and as always we welcome junior racegoers, with FREE admission for accompanied under 18′s.

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25th Aug

Bank Holiday Family Day at Ripon Races

Not only do we have our final family fun day of the season, on our Bank Holiday showdown on Monday 25th August we look forward to our only listed race of the season.

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16th Aug

William Hill Great St Wilfrid at Ripon Races

Our most valuable race day of the season on Saturday 16th August which last year had over £144,000 of prize money on offer including a total pot of £75,000 for our feature race.

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19th Jul

Go Racing in Yorkshire Festival at Ripon Races

Go Racing in Yorkshire Summer Festival – Afternoon meeting.

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7th Jul

Evening Racing at Ripon Races

2025 we will again offer reduced price entry to our evening meetings.

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4th Aug

Teddy Bear’s Picnic at Ripon Races

Teddy Bear’s Picnic & Afternoon Racing.

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