THERE is just over one week until the Stroud Vintage Transport & Engine Club (SVTEC) rolls into South Cerney Airfield in Cirencester for their 42nd annual  Gloucestershire Vintage & Country Extravaganza.

The show, this year from August 5-7, is widely regarded as one of the biggest and best steam, vintage and countryside events in the UK and attracts thousands of exhibitors and visitors from across the county.

It also actively raises money for both national and regional charities.

Visitors will be able to enjoy a host of vintage displays, fun fair and arena and a huge showground site.

On offer will be:

  •  Vintage displays of nearly 700 classic cars from pre and post war, including over 70 Classic American, plus 230 Motorbikes, scooters, 70 bicycles from 1903 - 1980, 30 miniature steam engines, 91 stationary engines, 70 full size steam engines, model engineering, 200 Tractors, over 60 Buses and Coaches, 105 Military Vehicles, 240 Emergency and Commercial Vehicles, vintage Caravans and Model Aircraft flying displays.
  •  Live Arena with non-stop demonstrations from steam to dancing tractors and much much more. Plus the opportunity to drive a steam engine and see the spectacular Showman’s Engines.
  • Vintage Fun fair with the popular Fairground Organs, 'electric yachts', waltzers, big wheel, Punch and Judy Shows, steam-driven 'gallopers' and traditional penny arcade games, plus a ride on a model stream train.
  •  Countryside Arena featuring dog agility, ferret racing, rare breeds, animal conservation, alpaca’s, shire horses, horse logging, sheep shearing, falconry displays and children’s pony rides.
  • Massive Trade stand area with curiosity stalls, models tents, craft marques and specialist Displays of memorabilia from a bygone era.
  •  The showground site is sprawling, with plenty of food and drink ‘pit stops’, a firm favourite is the vintage tea room with regular music, entertainment and 1940s inspired Lindy Hop dancing and the ‘Steamed Up Brass Band’ or bring a picnic.
  •  The Beauty Box (A converted horse box) and treat yourself to a massage, facial or beauty treatment.

The Extravaganza is organised by the Stroud Vintage Transport and Engine Club (SVTEC).

Chairman Martyn Slater, said: ‘Our goal has always been to give the best value for money family day out in Gloucestershire, with something for all of the family to enjoy. The show has evolved allot over the past 40 years, but the mission remains the same - to inform, educate, entertain and celebrate our unique transport history and the preservation of historical vehicles.

"We actively encourage interaction between exhibitors and visitors, and have a nifty on-site Wi-Fi to enable visitors to find out more history and information about specific vehicles displayed. The dedicated Wi-Fi code can be obtained from the show program, and available for use on phones, tablets and laptops’.

  •  Go to glosvintageextravaganza.co.uk for full details and ticket prices.