Stand-out events include a new festival in Whitby inspired by the storytellers past and present who have fallen under the town’s spell, and Scarborough hosting the national Armed Forces Day event for the first time.
13. Great taste
Filey International Food Festival, Evron Centre, Saturday June 13 and Sunday June 14 A foodies delight with the likes of artisan pates, homemade cakes, gluten free food, fresh seafood, artisan chocolates, Yorkshire gin and vodka, real ale and prosecco bars. Photo: staff
14. National Armed Forces Day
National Armed Forces Day, Scarborough, Saturday June 27 Show your support and to say thank you to the men and women of the British Armed Forces community that includes serving personnel and their families, veterans and the cadet forces. National Armed Forces day is usually attended by a senior royal and the Prime Minister. Photo: staff
15. Music festival
Staxtonbury Music Festival, Staxton, Thursday July 2 to Saturday July 4 One of North Yorkshires top family music festival; Staxtonbury returns for the 12th year. Photo: staff
16. All at sea
Scarborough Seafest, Friday July 17 to Sunday July 19 Celebrate Seafest the annual maritime festival in South Bay Scarborough.
Key attractions: Vessel Village at North Wharf Police Marine Unit, Sea Folk Arts & Wet Wheels.
Live cooking demonstrations with local celebrity chefs from 10.30am onwards Saturday & Sunday Spectacular firework display from 9.45pm on Saturday More than 40 exhibitor stalls including maritime heritage awareness, charity stalls and various food and drink stalls. Childrens story-telling with Stephen Joseph Theatre Beach clean at 2pm on Saturday organised by Surfers Against Sewage Listen to sounds of the Harbour with Invisible Dust Craft marquee - perfect for souvenirs and gifts Photo: staff
17. All aboard
Whitby Regatta, Saturday August 15 to Monday August 17 Weekend of entertainment, embracing yacht racing, rowing races and various free forms of entertainment finishing with a prize presentation and spectacular firework display. Photo: staff