THE GREAT Yorkshire Showground contributes about £47 million to the region’s economy each year, a study has revealed.
About £35 million directly benefits the local Harrogate economy and supports 550 full time equivalent jobs, the study revealed.
The in depth economic impact study was carried out by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, which stages the annual Great Yorkshire Show and organises events in the Pavilions of Harrogate and the Yorkshire Event Centre.
The study examined factors including the society’s spend within the supply chain, its employees, exhibitors and visitors. The society itself spends more than £5 million each year, predominantly with local businesses and puts its profits into its work in supporting agriculture.
Heather Parry, deputy chief executive of the society, said: “We attract around 422,000 visitors to the showground each year, to a total of 582 events which means that on average we hold 1.6 events each day of the year.
“We are very much a part of the local community so it’s good to be able to quantify the amazing impact of our events in boosting the region’s economy."
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