The weekend is coming – and it’s a bank holiday!
The summer bank holiday is here, so here’s hoping for some sun. There’s the Ebor Festival for four days of fashionable racing fun, an aircraft extravaganza at Sherburn Aero Club, family fun at the Big Brayton Bonanza, a Living History Weekend at Eden Camp, the last weekend of Thor’s at The Milner York – and much more.
What’s on in York this bank holiday weekend, Friday 22 – Monday 25 August
Sky Bet Ebor Festival 2025
The week to visit featuring our oldest, richest, fastest and most famous races. Sporting excellence combined with fashion and fun over four fabulous days.
- York Racecourse, Knavesmire Road, York, YO23 1EX
- Wed 20 – Sat 23 Aug
- From 11am
- More info
Main Summer Event at Sherburn Aero Club
A fun day for all the family with flights in aeroplanes and helicopters, aerobatic displays, wing walking displays, fun fair, street food, market stalls, face painting, and live music – and hosted by YorkMix!
- New Lennerton Lane, Sherburn in Elmet, LS25 6JE
- Sat 23 Aug
- 12-5pm
- More info
The Big Brayton Bonanza
A family fun day with an array of stalls showcasing amazing talent from crafts, delicious treats, and amazing businesses, delicious food on offer, fantastic live music to enjoy and lots of inflatables and games for the children. As well as a dog show and fancy dress competition.
- Brayton Village Green
- Sun 24 Aug
- 11am – 5pm
- More info
Living History Weekend at Eden Camp
Step back in time and immerse yourself in history at Eden Camp, where the past comes alive with reenactors around every corner at our Living History Weekend. From captivating displays to engaging talks and activities galore, there’s something for every member of the family to enjoy.
Meet with Medics and learn all about or try your hand at authentic ration recipes? Perhaps you’re keen to explore the intricate details of a Sherman Tank, including its escape hatch? Groove to live music in the engine shed, with plenty of space to show off your dance moves. Acts to be confirmed, but rest assured, the tunes will be lively and the atmosphere electric. Whatever your interest, there is something for everybody to enjoy on this fun-family day out.
- Eden Camp Modern History Museum, Malton, YO17 6RT
- Sat 23 – Sun 24 Aug
- 10am – 5pm
- More info
Great Yorkshire Wine & Fizz Festival 2025
Celebrating regional wine and winemakers, the festival showcases a variety of fantastic vineyards including – Yorkshire Heart, Laurel Vines, Ryedale Vineyard, Malton Vineyard, Knotfield Vineyard, Farthings and Carlton Towers. Live music throughout the afternoon from a range of local performers.
- Carlton Towers, Carlton, DN14 9LZ
- Sun 24 Aug
- From 1pm
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SPARK presents The Devil Wears Prada!
With an aspiration to become a journalist, Andy, a smart but sensible young graduate, travels to New York. She starts working as an assistant to one of the city’s biggest high fashion magazine editors, the cynical Miranda Priestly. This is an indoor screening up in our SHOW space – you can order food and drink to the room!
- Spark:York, 17-21 Piccadilly, York, YO1 9PB
- Fri 22 Aug
- 7pm
- More info
Thor’s at The Milner York
This bank holiday weekend is your last chance to visit Thor’s at The Milner for summer! With sunshine-soaked drinks and delicious street food, grab your friends and family and make the most of it.
- Spark:York, 17-21 Piccadilly, York, YO1 9PB
- Fri 16 May – Mon 25 Aug
- Various times
- More info
Dog Show at Rawcliffe Manor
Calling all dog lovers! Join us for a fun-filled Dog Show in the gardens of Rawcliffe Manor on Saturday 23rd August. All dogs welcome – big or small, scruffy or sleek! There’ll be prizes, treats, and plenty of wagging tails. Whether you’re entering your pup or just coming to watch, it’s set to be a tail-wagging good time!
- Rawcliffe Manor Care Home, Coningham Ave, Rawcliffe, York YO30 5NH
- Sat 23 Aug
- From 1:30pm
- More info
Military Vehicle Rally
A large selection of military vehicles of all ages, supported by displays of equipment and reenactors. Trade stands and a ‘bring and buy’ autojumble. This will be a normal ticket day – no special tickets needed. In collaboration with the Military Vehicle Trust.
- Yorkshire Air Museum, Halifax Way, Elvington, York YO41 4AU
- Sat 23 – Sun 24 Aug
- 10am – 5pm
- More info
Open Day at Acomb Fire Station
We’re opening the station doors and inviting you all to come along and join us. There’s going to be plenty to see & do. Tea, Coffee, Juice, Cakes & Biscuits will be available.
- Acomb Fire Station, Boroughbridge Rd, Acomb, York YO26 5SH
- Sun 24 Aug
- 10am – 1pm
- More info
Bombay Bicycle Club
Bombay Bicycle Club have been writing songs for Saturday nights and songs for Sunday mornings since their mid-teens. That they’re now barely in their thirties and remain one of the most inventive, insistent and, arguably, influential British guitar bands of the past generation says much to their powers of reinvention. Don’t miss them at York Barbican!
- York Barbican, Paragon St, York, YO10 4AH
- Fri 22 Aug
- 7pm
- More info
Harvest Festival
You’re invited to celebrate Harvest 2025 at the farm! Join us for a special evening surrounded by sunflowers, friends, and a beautiful Yorkshire sunset. The night will feature live music from the talented Amara, delicious food from Artisan Food Creations, followed by a DJ. Don’t forget to bring your own drinks, chairs, and blankets for a comfortable and memorable evening.
- Pop Up Patch, Westfield Farm, York road, Sutton on the forest, York, YO61 1EN
- Sat 23 Aug
- 4-9pm
- More info
Summer Fair at York Indoor Bowls Club
Everyone welcome, there will be crazy golf, hook a duck, ring toss, face-painting, bowls sessions, tombola, raffle, stalls with preserves, breads and more.
- York & District Indoor Bowls Club, 302 Thanet Rd, Dringhouses, York YO24 2NW
- Sat 23 Aug
- 11am – 4pm
- More info
Osso Fest
Osso Fest will be bursting with live music on our brand-new stage, family games, pizza van, soft drinks and sweet stall, outdoor (and indoor) bar, penalty shoot out, Speed kick, face painting and hair glitter and much more!
- Osbaldwick Sports Club, The Leyes, York YO10 3PR
- Sun 24 Aug
- 1pm
- More info
Newburgh Priory Summer Specialist Fair
Specialist Plant Fair featuring lots of nurseries, growers and garden accessory stalls selling rare and unusual locally grown plants.
- Newburgh Priory, Coxwold, York YO61 4AS
- Mon 25 Aug
- 11am – 4pm
- More info
