Wakefield Events Calendar

Looking for something to do in Wakefield? Whether you're a local, new in town or just cruising through we've got loads of great tips and events to offer. Find out what’s on in Wakefield with our regularly updated events calendar featuring the best upcoming events in Wakefield and the area.

This guide lists events at a glance, showing what’s on each month. See the highlights of What’s On for Wakefield, featuring the best of things to do in Wakefield – Live Music and Gigs, Family Events, Art & Culture, Food & Drink and much more. Wakefield fundraisers and charity events.

Important This Event Calendar is not maintained on a daily basis and some events may have changed dates or are no longer happening. Please double-check the event websites for the most up-to-date information.

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Yorkshire Day Festival 2026 at Blacker Hall Farm, 1st & 2nd August

Name: Yorkshire Day Festival 2026 at Blacker Hall Farm, 1st & 2nd August
Start: 2026-08-01T00:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-08-02T23:59:59+01:00
Location: Blacker Hall Farm

1 August - 2 August

Whats on in Wakefield Blacker Hall Farm's Yorkshire Day Festival

The Wakefield attraction is preparing to celebrate Yorkshire Day in style as their festival returns on Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2.

Taking place from 10am until 4pm each day at the award-winning family farm shop, the two-day festival will bring together local producers, artisan makers, independent businesses and families for a weekend dedicated to the very best of Yorkshire.

Tanya Goldthorpe, sales and marketing director at Blacker Hall Farm, said: “Yorkshire Day is all about celebrating what makes our county special. We are incredibly proud of the quality of food, drink, craftsmanship and independent businesses we have here in Yorkshire, and our festival is an opportunity to bring all of those things together in one place.

“We’re looking forward to welcoming visitors for a fantastic weekend of shopping, eating, discovering local talent and enjoying everything that makes Yorkshire such a brilliant place to live, work and visit.”

Credit: Originally published by Wakefield Express – read the full article here