The Richard Whiteley Pavilion hosts "SPEAKERS CORNER" and the bandstand. It is equipped with chairs for weary feet, and is used throughout the day for demonstrations and entertaining talks between listening to the delightful music of Brass and Jazz Bands.

Sat 3 May 2008	At 2:00pm	Author and fishing expert, John Aston will be talking of his passion and discussing his new book, titled "A Dream of Jewelled Fishes" He will sign copies of his book after his talk
Sun 4 May 2008	At 2:00pm	Author, broadcaster and raconteur, Gervaise Phinn is hugely entertaining with his anecdotes of "what kids say" gleaned from his career as a teacher and schools inspector. His experiences led to his hugely successful "The Other Side of the Dale" and subsequent series. After his talk he will sign copies of his books.
Mon 5 May 2008	At 2:00pm	Lesley Wild, a director of Bettys and head of their Cookery School will speak and answer questions about her family business and recently published book: "A year of Family Recipes"
Sat 3 May 2008	From 10:00am until 4:00pm	Music alternately by the Muker Silver Band and the Daleside New Orleans Jazz Band
Sun 4 May 2008	From 10:00am Until 4:00pm	Music by the Leyburn Band and the Daleside New Orleans Jazz Band
Mon 5 May 2008	From: 10:00 Until 4:00pm	Music by Reeth Brass and the Wensleydale Stompers