Vintage tractors on display at The 40th Steam and Vintage Extravaganza
The Gloucestershire Steam & Vintage Extravaganza, now in its 40th year, will take place once again at South Cerney Airfield, Cirencester. From Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd August 2014.
The Gloucestershire Steam & Vintage Extravaganza,
South Cerney Airfield, Cirencester, Friday 1st – Sunday 3rd August 2014
The Gloucestershire Steam & Vintage Extravaganza, now in its 40th year, will take place once again at South Cerney Airfield, Cirencester. From Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd August 2014. The extravaganza will attract more than 15,000 visitors and raise money for local and national charities. The show has grown dramatically in recent years and is now widely regarded as one of the biggest and best Steam, Vintage and Countryside events in the UK. Attracting thousands of exhibits from all corners of the British Isles, as well as some from further afield it really is the place to see ‘The British way of life’ at its best, and in a beautiful location in the heart of the Cotswold’s.
The show was originally conceived for steam enthusiasts, but the range of exhibits has grown year on year. It now boasts a huge array of vintage transport, from buses and coaches, commercial vehicles, classic cars, steam engines, traction engines, motorcycles through to military vehicles, emergency vehicles tractors and historic caravans. A live action arena is an integral part of the show with interactive demonstrations taking place every day.
There will, as usual, be a large display of vintage tractors with overseas and domestic manufacturers represented with a diverse selection of models, types and modifications. The display will provide a visual history of this humble but vitally important machine. This year more than 150 vintage tractors will be displayed dating from the 1920s to the 1980s showcasing manufacturers such as David Brown, Massey Ferguson, Nuffield, Zetor, Leyland, Farmall and Field Marshall to name but a few. The now infamous ‘Dancing Tractors’ will also return to the main arena, which is a fun display not to be missed!
This year the show celebrates its 40th year, an amazing feat and we want to celebrate with everyone especially those born on 6th or 7th September 1975 – the weekend of the very first show. If you were born on that weekend, we will send you one complimentary ticket for the show. (DOB ID will be required). Please contact: Helen@eventspr.co.uk
Gloucestershire Steam & Vintage Extravaganza is packed full of exhibits, displays and curiosity stalls to keep the whole family entertained for hours with displays of Victorian memorabilia ranging from antique sewing and knitting machines and model dolls houses to vintage garden tools and 1940s to 1950s home wares. Alongside the hundreds of vintage vehicles, there will be the popular steam driven vintage fun fair, ‘electric yachts’, waltzer, big wheel, steam-driven ‘gallopers’, face painting, dodgems and traditional arcade games, plus an Animal and Countryside area with poultry, Shire Horses, rare breeds, Alpacas and Ferrets with an arena demonstrating Horse Logging, Falconry and dog agility.
The popular Ken Fox Wall of Death, one of the last original Wall of Deaths dating back to 1929, will make a welcome return to wow the crowds as they perform tricks, acrobatics and high-speed chases on their 1920’s Indian motorcycles.
There we will also be a vintage tea dance which will include lots of cake! if you are a lindy hop dancer, why not join us! A prize will be awarded for the best dancers, performing in vintage clothes. Lindy Hoppers to receive free tickets if taking part, please contact: rebecca@eventspr.co.uk
The Chairman of the Stroud Vintage Transport and Engine Club, Martyn Slater, says: “The Gloucestershire Steam & Vintage Extravaganza is the biggest of its kind run entirely by volunteers and I am proud to be involved. As well as raising money for local and national charities, our aim is to provide a safe and happy environment for everyone to celebrate our unique transport history, in hope that we can inspire future generations to get involved in the preservation of historic vehicles.”
The Gloucestershire Steam & Vintage Extravaganza is a great day out for all the family.