A Festival of Yorkshire - Scarborough (1st-5th August): For the first time ever, to coincide with Yorkshire Day, Scarborough is proud to host ‘A Festival of Yorkshire - Scarborough', a five-day Festival that will celebrate all aspects of life in God's Own County. The Festival will be as diverse as possible to showcase many different aspects of Yorkshire life and talent. With Festival events and activities centring around arts, music, cuisine, industry, literature, history and past times, you name it the festival has it covered. There genuinely is 'something for everyone'.

A full programme can be found here but highlights include a world class David Hockney exhibition, free entry to Scarborough and Filey museums, Yorkshire Day flag raising and flat cap frisbee...see below!

Wentbridge House: Join Wentbridge House to enjoy Yorkshire Day and celebrate everything that is Yorkshire. From the delicious Brasserie Lunch menu and Afternoon Tea to chef demonstrations, talented artisan producers and plenty of activities guaranteeing fun for all the family. Come along and help support our charities, Yorkshire Air Ambulance and Yorkshire Wildlife Trust. Full details can be viewed here.

Flat Cap Frisbee Golf - the game goes on!: A new modern-day cult-sport, is spreading its wings and heading towards the Yorkshire Coast this summer, when Scarborough Castle holds its inaugural Flat cap Frisbee Golf day, in celebration of Yorkshire Day. The sport, which many a Yorkshireman had been hoping will feature in the Olympics, takes the traditional Tyke headwear and puts it to an altogether different use, being flung from tee to flag in a bid to complete a nine ‘hole' course in the fewest possible number of throws. First played at Helmsley Castle in 2005, 2012 is the first time that a dedicated flat cap Frisbee golf course will be established at Scarborough Castle - but for one day only!

North Yorkshire Moors Railway: The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is running a special lunchtime Pullman service runs in celebration of Yorkshire Day on 1st August, which departs from Grosmont at 1330. It's a great opportunity to celebrate in style aboard their magnificent dining service. Guests should aim to arrive 20-30 minutes before the departure time.

Join Ashley Jackson to celebrate Yorkshire Day August 1st: Ashley Jackson's watercolour paintings have become synonymous with Yorkshire. It is a lifelong love affair that he has captured in watercolour for all to see. As a quote from his sketch book explains; " Yorkshire if not for you I would not be an Artist, You are the one who made my eyes see and my heart feel". Meet the man behind the dramatic and atmospheric watercolour paintings and celebrate the uniqueness of Yorkshire, on August 1st.

In York, The Mansion House will be flying the Yorkshire Day flag on this special day and other events celebrating Yorkshire Day across York include:

York's Chocolate Story selling special Yorkshire chocolates for the day in flavours of Yorkshire blue; white chocolate and rhubarb; tea and fruitcake; and Wensleydale cheese and apple.

Hinchliffe's Farm Shop is celebrating Yorkshire Day with a giant, York Minster shaped pork pie which will be unveiled at 2.30pm on the steps of York Minster

The York Brewery is doing a Real Ale Trail based around Yorkshire beers in their pubs.

Do a spot of shopping! Spend over £50 in the Huddersfield Town Football Club Stadium Superstore or online today and you'll get £5 off your order. If purchasing online at htafcmegastore.com then enter the code htafc0108 at the checkout - offer valid from midnight for 24 hours.

There's always plenty to do in Yorkshire, and this is most definitely the case on Yorkshire Day. We'd like to encourage everyone to get out and explore the amazing things that Yorkshire has to offer.

Delicious Trails

One of the best ways to experience what Yorkshire has to offer is by trying one of our Delicious Trails. The Ale, Fish & Chip and Tea Trails have all been refreshed and updated and this year we have a new and exciting trail - the Dairy to Deli Trail. Here's a brief description of each trail.

• Tea Trail - Our trail features everything from information on our wonderful producers and tea companies to places in perfect surroundings where you can enjoy a good brew. While we couldn't fit in every place to enjoy a good cuppa, these examples highlight some of the ones definitely worth a visit. So enjoy exploring and we truly hope our trail will be everyone's cup of tea!
• Ale Trail - Whether you venture far from home or just pop along to your local, you can be sure of a warm welcome in any of Yorkshire's pubs. Our Delicious Ale Trail allows you to find your way to the excellent ales around the county so wherever you are or whatever you are doing, get ready to enjoy a proper pint or two - a real taste to savour.
• Fish & Chip Trail - Fish and chips are one of our Great British institutions, whether eaten straight from the paper or from a plate, with mushy peas or a nice glass of wine, you can't beat a good portion of Yorkshire fish and chips. We believe there are some of the finest fish and chip restaurants and take-aways in the world right here in Yorkshire and while we couldn't fit them all in, we wanted to give visitors a taste of some of the best places for great fish and chips.
• Dairy to Deli Trail -Yorkshire is famed for providing the finest local produce, sought after by food lovers throughout the UK and overseas. We've got everything, from Farm shops to dairy producers and markets to specialist delis offering a multitude of delights, including: mature grass-fed beef, Dales lamb, famous Yorkshire cheeses, chutneys, baked goods, luxury ice creams, chocolates and beer. Yorkshire's food producers have a real passion for flavour that has turned the county in to a culinary hothouse!

Whatever you choose to do - enjoy what Yorkshire has to offer and have an awesome Yorkshire Day!

We believe Yorkshire people are World champions when it comes to being proud of where they live - and it's easy to see why.

We've got the best coastline, the most stunning scenery, vibrant cities and beautiful market towns - not to mention the best food and drink in the land, and great people, full of talent an character.

We absolutely love Yorkshire. It's why we do what we do - and now we're asking you, on Yorkshire Day, to help us do even more.

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As always we will be on spreading the news of all that is going on during Yorkshire Day on social media.

To join in follow us on @Welcome2Yorks and @WTYMembership. Tell us what you are up to, how you are making the most of the day and don't forget to add #YorkshireDay to your tweet.

Don't forget to share your Yorkshire Day images with us on our Facebook page too. Find us at www.facebook.com/welcometoyorkshire

Also, any members that are keen to add a small Welcome to Yorkshire Y to the corner of their twitter avatar please email your existing avatar to twitter@yorkshire.com and we will set it up for you. This is a great way to show the world what magnificent county you are from!

Finally, look out for our special Welcome to Yorkshire give away on Yorkshire Day. We'll have a prize rammed full of Yorkshire goodies for your enjoyment. Watch this space!