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The Yorkshire Market opens from 10am to 9pm on Saturday, with a larger Sunday market from 10am to 3pm, offering artisan food and handmade crafts.
Families can enjoy a children’s area at Canker Wells on Saturday from 10am to 4pm, along with street performers and walkabout acts in the town centre.
Cllr Damian Kearns said, “Yorkshire Day is always a wonderful opportunity to celebrate everything that makes our town and county so special.
The Yorkshire Day Celebration Weekend brings our community together to showcase the very best of Ilkley from our talented musicians and local businesses to our fantastic independent traders, breweries and volunteers.
I would encourage everyone to come along, soak up the atmosphere and join us for what promises to be a memorable weekend of Yorkshire pride.”
Organisers also acknowledge support from Ilkley Town Council for free entertainment for young people.
Events extend beyond The Grove, including a Yorkshire-themed East Holmes parkrun at 9am on Saturday and traditional maypole dancing at Ilkley Manor House.
Tom Harris said, “Whether you're coming for the music, the food and drink, the Yorkshire market, the family activities or simply to enjoy the atmosphere, we'd encourage everyone to come along, spend the day in Ilkley and celebrate Yorkshire with us.
Best of all, it's completely free to attend.”
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Elsewhere in the county, Skipton, Keighley, and Oakwell Hall are highlighted as standout focal points for 2026 celebrations.
