THIS weekend sees the return of the Gloucestershire Vintage & Country Extravaganza staged by the Stroud Vintage Transport & Engine Club (SVTEC) at South Cerney Airfield, Cirencester.

Now in its 41st year, the annual show is widely regarded as one of the biggest and best Steam, Vintage and Countryside events in the UK, attracting thousands of exhibitors and visitors from across the county.

This year’s show will include the popular Steam Arena as well as the Main Arena with parades of all the vintage vehicles on site from classic cars, tractors, commercial vehicles, vintage bus and coaches, motorcycles, scooters, traction engines, miniature steam, industrial trucks, military vehicles, caravans to emergency vehicles.

The Countryside Arena features a dog show, ferret racing, rare breeds, animal conservation, alpacas, shire horses, horse logging, falconry displays and children’s pony rides.

With buses, classic and American cars, military vehicles, commercial vehicles and tractors alongside the traditional steam transport there will be something for everyone at the show.

  • The show is open on Friday, July 31, Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2.
  • Advance discounted tickets are currently available priced £8, or can be purchased on the gate for £10. Advance junior tickets (aged 5–15years) are £4, or can be purchased on the gate for £5. Children under five years old go free.
  • The show is open 10am-5pm.
  • For further information visit glosvintageextravaganza.co.uk.