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Shrewsbury Steam Rally is a fantastic two day event that takes place at Onslow Park, Shrewsbury, over August Bank Holiday Sunday and Monday.
Each year it attracts thousands of people to marvel at the site of steam-powered vehicles of all kinds in action and on static display.
If you’ve never experienced the sights, sounds and smells of steam engines in action then this is the place to be.
Over 1,000 exhibits
This year there will be over 1,000 exhibits, including:
- Steam-powered tractors, cars and other vehicles of all shapes and sizes
- Historic military vehicles
- Veteran and classic cars and commercial vehicles
- Classic motorbikes
- Vintage tractors
- Vintage fairground organs and other machinery
The Main Arena
The Main Arena is the centrepiece of the event over the two days, with the Grand Parade of Steam Engines, set to nostalgic music and poetry, being the highlight, and parades of all kinds of other vehicles, from historic lorries and classic cars, to heavy horses and even a birds of prey display.
Outside the arena the exhibits will be on display if you want a closer look, as well as a range of oil and steam-powered static engines and military vehicles.
Working Field
Our working field brings the past back to life with a range of demonstrations showing the history of farming as it has changed through the last century.
A top attraction here is always the teams of shire horses which will plough part of the site, as well as steam-powered cultivation.
Other attractions
There’s plenty of food and drink on offer at stalls around the ground, as well as a licensed bar, and everywhere you look there’s vintage machinery on display and in pristine condition – from an Olde Time Fairground and organs, a craft and hobbies marquee and 6 acres of trade stands to go bargain hunting.
Come along in your vintage costume!
Many exhibitors already do, but all visitors are also invited to join in the atmosphere and dress in costume from the 1930’s to the 1960’s.
Camping and caravanning
There’s so much to see over the two days of the Rally, why not join us for the whole weekend! You’ll have two full show days, plus the evening fairground and entertainment in the bar marquee on the Saturday and Sunday evenings. More info here – Caravan & Camping Info.
Main Arena Programme
| Vintage Tractors on the Move |
| Convoy of Historic Commercial Vehicles |
| Working Horses on Parade |
| Guy Motors Centennial Parade |
| Pre-World War II Cars |
| Vintage Cycles and Perambulators – Riders in Period Dress |
| Birds of Prey Display |
| Grand Parade of Steam Engines |
| Classic Motor Cycles on Parade – Sound and Vision |
| Post-World War II Cars |
| Steam Musical Chairs |
| Miniature Steam Engines Parade |
| Tug of War |
| Novice Steering Competition |
| Birds of Prey Display |
Reminder of some local events
Sunday 21st August
1. Bicycle Polo competition at Moor Farm shop and cafe - see details below.
2. Midland Breakfast Club at British Ironworks - a gathering of motorcars old, new and performance cars from all over the west midlands from breakfast time to about 12 noon. Take along your interesting car or just park and ogle at the vast array of interesting cars.
Bank Holiday Weekend
27 - 28 Loton Park Speed Hill Climb. Watch some incredibly exciting racing up the hill, take a picnic and the children who can career around the deer park in safety (deer park separate from race track!)
28 - 29 Shrewsbury Steam Rally at Onslow Park, near Shrewsbury on A458 - much to see, and only 2 days to fit it all in. Check out www.ShrewsburySteamRally.co.uk and beat the crowds by getting your tickets in advance. See attached details
Bicycle Polo at Moor Farm
A great way to get fit, make new friends and have a great laugh.
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