Members
Become a member of the Yorkshire Agricultural Society (YAS) and enjoy some great benefits while supporting the farming community.
In line with COVID-19 Government Guidelines, we are limiting the number of members attending the Great Yorkshire Show 2021. As such, YAS membership is now closed.
Thank you to all our members. We look forward to welcoming you to the Show. Your valued support allows us to make a real difference to the agricultural industry and to Yorkshire’s farming communities all year round. Membership for 2022 will open later this year.
Great Yorkshire Show 2021
The countdown is on for a very special 162nd Great Yorkshire Show, this year the Show will run over four days for the first time in its history (Tuesday 13 – Friday 16 July 2021).
As a member of the Society you do NOT need to buy tickets to the Show. There is no need for you to pre-book the days you plan to attend, as we welcome our members on all four days.
You will receive your Show packs by the end of June and these will include most things that you need for this year’s event. Please note, however, that you will need to bring your membership card with you each day you attend the Show. This was issued to you when you joined this year. This card will be your entry ticket to the Show each day, as it carries a barcode which is linked to your record and is required for NHS Track & Trace purposes.
So please check that you have your card as entry will not be given without it. If you cannot find your membership card, please call us on 01423 541222 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) and we can re-issue you a replacement.
You will still receive your string badge(s), however, these will only give access to member facilities once you’re in the Show.
A few other points to note:
- Members’ Guest Passes are now available to order. Call us on 01423 541222 (Mon-Fri 9am – 5pm). Numbers are capped for each day and are available on a strictly first come first served basis
- Members’ catering is also available to book direct. Please email info@cgceventcaterers.co.uk in the first instance
- Members’ Grandstand seating will be socially distanced and seats will be clearly marked
- Paid for Grandstand seating will be available to book online or via our ticket line from 15 June 2021
- We ask that you also check the latest Covid-19 Guidelines before you attend the Show, including our Visitor Code of Conduct which can be found here
There will be lots more information provided in your newsletter, which will be included with your Show pack, so please do take a look through when it arrives.
We look forward to welcoming you to this year’s Great Yorkshire Show!
Member Benefits
The YAS is a registered charity which champions and supports farming, food and the countryside whilst raising awareness of the tireless work that goes into maintaining our rural landscapes and producing food for our plates.
Your valued membership allows us to make a real difference to the agricultural industry and to Yorkshire’s farming communities all year round.
With your help, we are able to provide holistic and practical support through the Yorkshire Rural Support Network; contribute to the development of the next generation of farming leaders through the Future Farmers of Yorkshire; guide scientific innovation through the Farmer Scientist Network and help maintain our voice at the heart of government through the Yorkshire Food, Farming and Rural Network.
Your support also means we can offer an extensive program of education events, free to schools, from teacher training courses to Countryside Days for more than 6,000 primary school children.
Member benefits include:
- Free entry to the Great Yorkshire Show on all four days*
- Preferential car parking
- Access to the prestigious Members’ Pavilion and Members’ Section of the Grandstand at the Great Yorkshire Show
- Discounts on entries into livestock classes at the Great Yorkshire Show (for single and joint members only)
- Free entry to Countryside Live on both days*
- 5% discount in Fodder – the society‘s shop and cafe on the Great Yorkshire Showground (on production of your membership card)
- 10% discount on Great Yorkshire Tweed jackets (on production of your membership card) available from Clarksons in York & Eric Spencer in Ilkley
- Voting rights at the AGM
- Free YAS newsletters
Some of these benefits may vary and no refunds will be issued if any are withdrawn.
Membership Prices 2021
| Price | Badges | Parking Passes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | £61 | 1 | 1 |
| Joint | £93 | 2 | 1 |
| Junior (5-18) | £29 | 1 | 0 |
| Intermediate Young Adult (19-25) | £42 | 1 | 1 |
| Single Life | £1,525 | 1* | 1* |
| Joint Life | £2,325 | 2* | 1* |
| Single Life (over 65) | £610 | 1* | 1* |
| Joint Life (over 65) | £930 | 2* | 1* |
| Corporate Level 1 | £750 | 25 | 15 |
| Corporate Level 2 | £400 | 10 | 6 |
* Each Year
Membership Prices 2021
| Price | Badges | Parking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | £61 | 1 | 1 |
| Joint | £93 | 2 | 1 |
| Junior ** | £29 | 1 | 0 |
| Young Adult *** | £42 | 1 | 1 |
| Single Life | £1,525 | 1* | 1* |
| Joint Life | £2,325 | 2* | 1* |
| Single Life (over 65) | £610 | 1* | 1* |
| Joint Life (over 65) | £930 | 2* | 1* |
| Corporate Level 1 | £750 | 25 | 15 |
| Corporate Level 2 | £400 | 10 | 6 |