The Stroud Vintage Transport & Engine Club (SVTEC) will stage their Annual Show - the Gloucestershire Vintage and Country Extravaganza - at South Cerney Airfield in Cirencester, Gloucestershire 5-7 August.

Over fifty vintage caravans will be on display dating from the 1920's to the 70’s, many lovingly restored to their former, if rather basic, glory, as well as a number of home-made units, portafolds, airstreams and campervans from a variety of manufacturers that are no longer in business.

In addition to the magnificent display of caravans the show will feature nearly 1,000 classic cars from pre and post war, including over 70 Classic American cars, 30 visiting car clubs, 370 motorcycles and scooters, 330 commercials from ex-emergency services to American auto trucks, 220 Tractors, 140 military vehicles plus many, many more.

The steam section, at the heart of the show, will see the Live Action Arena packed with nearly 70 full-size Steam Engines of all descriptions. The infamous Demonstration Arena will put the mighty machines to the test, plus there’s the opportunity to drive one. not to be missed is the grand parade of miniature steam in the Alec Tanner arena and the Tigers children’s motorcycle display team who will be showing their amazing skills throughout the weekend.

The Countryside Arena, promoting animal conservation, will host bird of prey flying demonstrations and bee hive making, ferret racing, rare breeds, shire horses, horse logging and reptiles. The popular Dog Show will make its return with all money raised going to a local animal shelter. Also 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!

Kids will love the vintage fairground with the popular Fairground Organs, 'electric yachts', waltzers, big wheel, steam-driven 'gallopers', traditional penny arcade games; rides on board a 10¼ inch scale steam locomotive or ‘Chuffy the train’ and Professor Colliwobble with his traditional Punch and Judy Show.

The Trade area will feature over 100 trade stands, autojumble and craft marquees and there will be plenty of  food and drink ‘pit stops’ across the showground, including popular vintage tea room broadcasting 1940s tunes, Lindy Hop dancers and plus regular sets by vintage singer Miss Franny Delight.  

There will be free vintage buses operating around the perimeter of the show site, and to and from Cirencester Town Centre and Kemble railway station to the show ground connecting with selected First Great Western Trains inc Stroud, Glos and Chelt.

Visitors to the show can pitch up at  the Club's Chipping Norton Site.

Gloucestershire Vintage & Country Fair Extravaganza
Dates: Friday 5th - Sunday 7th August 2022
Venue: South Cerney Airfield, Northmoor Lane, South Cerney, GL7 5QD
Times: 10.00am - 5.00pm

Ticket Prices:
Fri: Adult £7, junior £4. Sat or Sun: Adult: £10, junior £5
Weekender (Fri- Sun) Adult: £15, junior: £8
Family Weekender ticket (2 x adults, 2 x junior) for all three days: £35
Children under 5 years old go free

The event is a disable- friendly site, with disabled parking, toilet facilities and mobility scooters on site to hire. Pre-book here.