A host of TV stars have been unveiled for this year's Great Yorkshire Show where they will take to the stage for daily chat shows and meet visitors.
Kelvin and Liz Fletcher of ITV’s Fletchers on the Farm will appear on Tuesday, Peter Wright of Channel 5’s The Yorkshire Vet will appear on Wednesday, Jules Hudson of BBC’s Escape to the Country will appear on Thursday and Harriet Cowan who featured in Clarkson’s Farm will appear on Friday.
The Ariat GYS Stage is hosted by TV Presenter Christine Talbot with chat shows running twice a day at 12pm and 3pm followed by meet & greets with the celebrities.
There will be two fashion shows a day on the stage at 11am and 2pm featuring leading Yorkshire and UK clothing and footwear brands.
This will be the first time former Emmerdale star Kelvin and wife Liz have featured on the Ariat GYS Stage, although the couple have filmed and visited the Show regularly for many years.
They said:
“We are lifelong fans of the Great Yorkshire Show and can’t wait to return again this year.
"We are looking forward to taking to the Ariat GYS Stage for the first time to share our story of running a family farm as captured on TV.”
Peter Wright is back on stage by popular demand on Wednesday of the Show and has been visiting with wife Lin for well over 30 years.
His return to the Stage will include an insight into his recent filming with The Yorkshire Vet in India.
Peter said:
“The Great Yorkshire Show celebrates everything that the countryside has to offer from the very best livestock in the country, the best food and much, much more.
"There is something for everyone but don’t just take my word for it, come and join me and see for yourself at the 167th Great Yorkshire Show.”
Jules Hudson will be on the Ariat GYS Stage on Thursday for the first time, although he is a regular to the Show.
He said:
“Over many years now, I’ve enjoyed the rare privilege of hosting Today at the Great Yorkshire Show for Channel 5.
"It’s a wonderful feeling to know that I’ll be back in 2026 on the main stage celebrating not just this year’s show, but also 30 years in broadcasting, as well as the launch of my new book ‘Wild at Heart, my journey to a country life’.
"Having the chance to look back on a career immersed in rural affairs whilst in the heart of what must be the finest show ground in the country is huge treat, and one which I hope many will be able to come and share.
"In my experience, a day at the Great Yorkshire Show is a day spent in finest of company, catching up with old friends and making many new ones. I can’t wait!”
Also on the Ariat GYS Stage for the first time is Harriet Cowan who’s featured in Season 4 of Clarkson’s Farm. Harriet has a rapidly growing social media following as a farmer and community nurse from Derbyshire and is a strong advocate for mental health in farming.
Harriet said:
“The Great Yorkshire Show is always such a fun day out, and I'm so excited to be returning again this year!”
The Ariat GYS Stage is sponsored by Ariat, a leading luxury clothing brand, famous for its equestrian wear, which will be selling its latest designs at the Showground, on trade stand number 451.
Melanie Sleman, European Marketing Manager, from Ariat said:
“We’re proud to return in 2026 as the official sponsor of the Ariat GYS Stage at the Great Yorkshire Show – an event that celebrates the strength, heritage and spirit of our country and agricultural community. We can’t wait to see everyone there.”
New for this year, Mother’s Ruin 1751 will be hosting a premium pop-up bar next to the Ariat GYS Stage, bringing a selection of award-winning gins, rums and artisan spirits to the heart of the event.
They will also be selling a limited edition Great Yorkshire Show Gin or Rum only sold at the Show.
Tickets are now on sale for the 167th Great Yorkshire Show, taking place on Tuesday 14th – Friday 17th July 2026.
Organised by registered charity the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, the Show sells out every year with 140,000 visitors expected over four days. Tickets are available to purchase in advance only, with prices frozen from 2025.
Some 8,500 animals will be exhibited in pursuit of prize rosettes, and the future of the industry will be on display in a bigger and better Innovation Zone and by the Future Farmers of Yorkshire at their Breakfast Meeting on the Ariat GYS Stage on Wednesday at 8.15am.
Free shuttle buses are operated by The Harrogate Bus Company every day of the Great Yorkshire Show. The buses run every 10 minutes from Harrogate Bus Station (next to the Railway Station) to the Showground’s White Gate, starting at 7.30am. The last bus departs the Showground at 7pm.
Tickets are Adults £36.50, Children £13 and Families £89, while YAS Membership is Single £95 and Joint £155.
Hospitality packages for the 2026 Great Yorkshire Show are also now on sale, and sponsorship opportunities are available.
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