THIS will also be the first time the Show hosts the World Ayrshire Federation Annual Conference when around 100 farmers from countries including Kenya , Canada , Australia , New Zealand and America attend as part of a UK Tour .

The People ’ s Choice competition is back for the first time since 2019 . People ’ s Choice traditionally took place in the cattle classes , with exhibitors generally in fancy dress and a light-hearted approach to the whole business of describing and judging the cattle . Its return this year has seen it extended to goats and pigs .

Charles Mills , Show Director said : “ We are thrilled to announce an exciting programme of events throughout the show , from a world conference for farmers from across the globe , to a Battle of the Butchers competition in the Food Hall , there ’ s so much for everyone to enjoy .

“ There ’ s also the old favourites which traditionally draw huge crowds with the Cock O the North and the Grand Cattle Parades and I ’ m delighted to announce the return of People ’ s Choice which is a lot of fun and gets the public involved .”

There will be newcomers to the Vertu Motors GYS Stage with Helen Skelton ( Tuesday ) and Rob and Dave Nicholson , of Cannon Hall Farm , ( Friday ) along with returning stars Peter Wright of Channel 5 ’ s The Yorkshire Vet ( Thursday ) and Adam Henson ( Wednesday ).

The President ’ s Lawn will showcase a Grimme four row self-propelled potato harvester on display , set up in honour of the YAS President this year , Martin Cockerill , who ’ s a potato farmer .

There will also be a photography exhibition by British Life Photographer of the Year , Amy Bateman , will reflect her on a yearlong journey to record the stories of forty farms across Cumbria . Amy and husband Colin ’ s 900-acre cattle and sheep farm Croft Foot is also nominated for a Tye Trophy award , a YAS award highlighting some of the best farms in the north of England and recognising the contribution of farmers to conservation and environmental improvement .

For the first time at the GYS , a craft beer bar will be open in the Food Hall . There

will be over ten beer choices from four brewers within a three-mile radius of the Showground , including award-winning beers from Harrogate Brewing Company , Roosters , Turning Point and Daleside breweries . These local businesses are all members of SIBA - Society for Independent Brewers - the UK body that represents independent breweries .

Also in the Food Hall is the Battle of the Butchers where craftsmanship , creativity and innovation will be rewarded . The new competition , organised by Danny Upson of Dalziel Ltd in conjunction with the Institute of Meat , will see nine teams of butchers compete to produce the best dishes in six different meat categories .

And don ’ t miss top names in the cheese world who will head up a packed stage programme over at the Cheese & Dairy section , supported by Wensleydale Creamery . These include : Nigel Barden on Tuesday , Sam Wilkin from The Cellarman Podcast on Wednesday , Cheese Explorer Emma Young on Thursday and Homage2Fromage ’ s Nick Copland on Friday . There ’ s also a charity cheese auction on Thursday raising money for The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution ( RABI ) which provides crucial support for the farming community . Shepherds Purse Cheeses celebrate their 35 year anniversary too after launching at the Show back in 1989 . The Great Yorkshire Show Food Theatre will see Huddersfield ’ s Samira Effa take to the stage for the first time . Samira now boasts a hattrick of appearances on the BBC

Great British Menu , slotting time in front of the cameras in between her duties as head chef at Bar & Restaurant EightyEight at Grantley Hall , near Ripon . The Game Cookery Theatre will host Jake Jones from Forge at Middleton Lodge in Middleton Tyas – who already tipped by Michelin as one to watch .

Independent family-owned brewery T & R Theakston will be quenching the thirsts of Great Yorkshire Show goers