The 46th Annual Gloucestershire Vintage & Country Extravaganza
South Cerney Airfield, Cirencester 31 July – 2 August 2020
The South-West's largest festival of vintage transport
The 46th annual Gloucestershire Vintage & Country Extravaganza returns to South Cerney Airfield, Cirencester on 31 July – 2 August 2020 August 2019 and is regarded as one of the biggest and best Steam, vintage and countryside events in the UK.
Set on an ex wartime airfield, the sprawling show site covers around 200 acres, with surprises around every corner, to suit young and old alike. In addition to the phenomenal size and range of exhibits, the event promises a rousing atmosphere with remarkable stories of barn finds, restoration projects and histories to be told.
This year features nearly 1000 classic cars from pre and post war, including over 70 Classic American cars, 30 visiting car clubs, 370 motorcycles and scooters, 80 bicycles from 1903 - 1980, 35 miniature steam engines, 80 stationary engines, 70 full size steam engines, model engineering, 220 Tractors, 70 Buses and Coaches, 140 military vehicles, 330 commercials from ex-emergency services to American auto trucks, 70 industrial trucks, classic plant and machinery, 50 vintage caravans and over 50 model aircraft to take to the skies above.
Live Action Arena with non-stop demonstrations from spectacular Showman’s Engines to dancing tractors plus the opportunity to drive a steam engine and the Tigers children’s motorcycle display team. Don’t miss the grand parade of miniature steam in the Alec Tanner arena or take a passenger ride on the 10¼ inch scale steam locomotive.
The popular Dog Show will take place on all three days of the show. Why not enter your four-legged furry friend in to one of the classes?
The Countryside Arena actively promotes animal conservation and features both fun and educational displays from bird of prey demonstrations, ferret racing, rare breeds, alpacas, shire horses, horse logging, reptiles to bee hive making. Back by popular demand is the hilarious ‘Sheep Show’ - an entertaining demonstration of shearing and sheep dancing - get into the groove with the Sheep Show Shuffle! And the Dog and Duck Show, as seen on BBC Countryfile. Plus, the children’s area features traditional vintage funfair games, face painting, trailer rides, Chuffy the ride on train and Professor Colliwobble with his Punch and Judy Show.
Massive Trade stand zone featuring model tents, 2 large craft marquee
Disclaimer: Event details may change at any time. Please review the official website or check with the
event organizer when planning to attend the event.
