A carnival featuring monster trucks, fairground rides and BMX stunts is coming to the region this weekend after it was announced that the popular event would return. 

The North Yorkshire Carnival will be at Catterick Racecourse on Saturday (June 15) and Sunday (June 16) as part of a series of events across the region. 

Running 11am until 6pm both days, the organisers of the events have promised fun for all of the family. 

The event will include monster truck shows, which include taking a ride in a monster truck taxi, while there will also be motorbike stunt shows, BMX stunt shows and children's entertainment. 

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Alongside the entertainment, there will be food from around the world and a giant funfair.

A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Carnival said: "Tickets have been flying out since we first launched them for sale online so make sure to get yours before it is too late, as we will likely sell out ahead of the day and we have a limited capacity for safety reasons.

People can buy tickets here.