Masham south-east, lies St. Mary's Church with its large yard. Although Masham is a relatively small town it has two working breweries, Black Sheep Brewery and Theakstons, situated only a few hundred yards from one another. The Black Sheep Brewery sponsors annual folk festivals. Previous performers have included Hugh Cornwell of The Stranglers. The town was also for a long time home to Lightfoot Brewery. this was bought by the Theakston family and closed in the 1920s. The Lightfoot brewery buildings are now used by Black Sheep. The Masham Steam Engine & Fair Organ Rally is held annually, organised by the
Black Isle Brewery through the WWOOF programme. Black Isle Brewery Black Isle Brewery Ltd. is an organic brewery on the Black Isle, in the Highland region of Scotland, near the village of Munlochy. The brewery makes a variety of beers including Yellowhammer, Red Kite Ale, Goldfinch Porter and Scotch Ale. All of their beers are organic and suitable for vegetarians, as they do not use isinglass in the brewing process. The brewery manufactures organic beers using ingredients and produce from its own organic farm and other organic suppliers. The company is heavily involved in the organic movement and supports this by offering volunteer