Celebrities from the farming world have been unveiled for the Ariat GYS Stage at the 166th Great Yorkshire Show.
TV presenters Helen Skelton and Matt Baker MBE, Rob and Dave Nicholson, of Cannon Hall Farm and popular Peter Wright of Channel 5’s The Yorkshire Vet will appear on the Ariat GYS Stage in a series of chat shows hosted by TV presenter Christine Talbot.
For the first time, the Fashion Show will also be held on the Ariat GYS Stage – expect a famous face or two to appear with the professional models in the much-loved fashion show!
Farming YouTuber and TikTok star Joe Seels will be on the catwalk every day and don’t miss radio presenter Georgey Spanswick on Tuesday’s fashion show.
Brands on the catwalk include:
- Ariat
- Manteaux
- Maude & Fox
- Lakeland Leather
- British Wool
- TOG24
Abraham Moons is also showcasing its range of large and small ruanas in Yorkshire Agricultural Society Tweed.
The Ariat GYS Stage timetable will stay the same each day of the Show which will be from Tuesday July 8 to Friday July 11, with the celebrity chats shows at 11am and 3pm each day.
Tuesday of the Show will be a welcome return for Helen Skelton who appeared for the first time last year.
It is a welcome return for Helen Skelton who first appeared last year.
Helen said:
“I am excited about being at the Show again.
"Last year I met some really lovely people, all of whom had the countryside at heart, and it will be great to hear from more this year.”
Thursday will welcome back the ever-popular Matt Baker MBE.
Matt has been a regular guest at the Show and last took to the stage in 2023.
Known to millions for presenting on both Countryfile and the One Show, his background in farming at home in Durham brings his
Matt said:
“The Great Yorkshire Show has been part of my life for many years and, every time I visit, I see or learn something new so I can’t wait to see what the 2025 Show will bring.
"I always know there will be new breeds of animals and new ideas to share which makes it a brilliant event for everyone interested in the countryside.”
Tickets are in advance only and are on sale now for the next Great Yorkshire Show which will be held from Tuesday 8 July to Friday 11 July, on the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate.
To find out more, visit their website here.

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