Applications are now open for Skipton Sheep Day, an annual event celebrating the town’s heritage.
The event is scheduled to take place on Sunday, 28th June 2026, and Skipton Town Council is inviting traders, community groups and local charities to apply to take part.
The event brings Skipton town centre to life with a range of activities and attractions.
These often include sheep-themed events, craft and market stalls, family activities, food and drink, live demonstrations, and opportunities for local businesses, charities and community groups to showcase their work.
In some years, sheep are brought into the town centre to reflect Skipton’s historic role in the wool and livestock trade.
Those interested in being involved are asked to submit an application by 5 pm on Friday, 13th March 2026.
Applications can be completed online, and support is available for anyone who may need help with the process.
Skipton Town Council says the event provides an opportunity for local organisations and businesses to engage with the community while contributing to a celebration of the town’s identity and heritage.
Traders can apply to be a part of the event here.

Silsden hair and beauty business celebrates expansion
Strong A Level performance celebrated by county’s schools
Main section of A59 Kex Gill route set to open 'within weeks'
Successful launch for Craven Court's new independent bookshop
Free family music workshops coming to Skipton this weekend
Skipton streets targeted in £27,500 chewing gum clean-up
Police invite residents' views on Skipton Bus Station
Rise in number of children in care contributes to Council's £10m overspend forecast
Skipton coffee company celebrates top Great Taste award
Teenagers sentenced after terrifying knife-point robbery in Skipton
North Yorkshire schools set for £6.8m improvement programme
Skipton Business Awards finalists revealed after more than 1,200 nominations
Yorkshire children invited to nominate their parents to be 'slimed' on CBBC
Fresh calls for school transport changes to be abandoned amid claim council is ignoring own policy
Funding agreed to progress work on Skipton leisure hub redevelopments
Community rallies to help elderly driver find 'missing' car in Skipton
Dales Dazzler trail running event returns to Skipton
Everything you need to know about Skipton Pride this weekend
Police appeal after driver forgets where car was parked in Skipton
Shoplifter caught trying to dump stolen goods in Skipton bin


