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Pickering Game & Country Fair
20th & 21st May 2017 -
Ashley Hall Traction Engine Rally
27th 28th 29th May 2017 -
Yorkshire Modified Car Show
18th June 2017 -
Cheshire Steam Fair
8th & 9th July 2017 -
Whitby Traction Engine Rally
4th 5th 6th August 2017 -
Astle Park Traction Engine Rally
12th & 13th August 2017 -
Steam Fair at Harewood House
2nd & 3rd September 2017
CHESHIRE STEAM FAIR
8TH & 9TH JULY
DARESBURY, WARRINGTON, CHESHIRE, WA4 4AG
INTRODUCTION
An introduction to the event…
Established for over 30 years the Cheshire Steam Fair is one of the main steam events in Cheshire.
The venue, at Daresbury near Warrington, has excellent road access from the M56 and M6 motorways.
Performing in the main arena will be the Adrenaline Tour featuring Jason Smyth. The display consists of motorcycle and quad street style stunts. It also features quad freestyle jumps over 70ft whilst catching items held 30ft in the air.
Also performing in the main arena will be the popular Ridgeside Falconry and the Ridgeside Lurchers Racing Team.
Performing over the two days live on stage will be the Crazy Bears. Come and join Smarty, Rocky, Candy, Honey, Popsy, Sweet Tooth and Mr Keiron for a fun-packed extravaganza for the whole family. These six bears will entertain you with singing, dancing and magic tricks at various times over the full 2 days of the event including meet & greet sessions in-between their performances.
A full programme of top steam fair attractions including: Wall of Death, Steam Engines, Classic Cars, Vintage Tractors, Classic Motorcycles, Fairground Organs, Miniature Steam Engines, Stationary Engines and Vintage Commercials.
The event will also include: Trade Stands, Autojumble, Craft and Fine Food Marquee, Old Time and Modern Funfair, Non-stop Arena Entertainment, Catering & Licensed Bar.
What’s On at the event
Click on any of the coloured links below for further information.
• Steam Engines The Wall of Death has been synonymous with speed and danger since its conception back in the early part of the 20th century. The Original Wall of Death harks back to those early days, with the Wall being constructed in 1929, and the bikes, Indian Scouts, made in 1928. Established by Eddie Monte on the Pat Collins fairs in the 1930s, the Original Wall of Death is now owned and run by Ken Fox. All those who see the show will remember it for the rest of their life. The noise, the speed, the smell, the proximity of the bikes being ridden to the top of the wall, barely 6 inches from the audience – an experience never to be forgotten! Performing in the main arena will be the Adrenaline Tour featuring Jason Smyth. The display consists of motorcycle and quad street style stunts. It also features quad freestyle jumps over 70ft whilst catching items held 30ft in the air. These six bears will entertain you with singing, dancing and magic tricks at various times over the full 2 days of the event including meet & greet sessions in-between their performances. They have also supplied and handled birds of prey for TV and film productions, corporate entertainment and team building events, along with school educational visits. The Birds of Prey Demonstrations consist of a static display of approximately 15 Birds of Prey from around the world, including owls, falcons, hawks, eagles and vultures, plus spectacular free flying displays. Their highly skilled team are always on hand to give you advice and share their extensive knowledge of falconry. In addition to the specialist falconry demonstrations, the displays also include hunting dogs and lurchers. Ridgeside explore the working relationship between bird of prey and lurchers, inviting you to experience their full speed hunting abilities.
• Fairground OrgansWall of Death
Adrenaline Tour
Crazy Bears - live on stage
Ridgeside Falconry and Lurcher Racing
• Classic Cars
• Vintage Motorcycles
• Classic Tractors
• Miniature Steam Engines
• Stationary Engines
• Vintage Commercials (Lorries, Buses, Fire Engines etc.)
• Military Vehicle Displays
• Working Displays (Sawbenches, Threshing, etc.)
• Old Time Funfair
• Modern Funfair
• Quad Bike Rides
• Bungee Trampolines
• Model Boat Display with Pool
• Trade Stands
• Autojumble
• Rural Crafts Marquee with demonstrations
• Fine Food Marquee
• Main Arena Entertainment
• Catering and Licensed Bar
• Public Camping with Live Band on Saturday Evening
VISITOR INFORMATION
OPENING TIMES
Gates open 10am – 5pm
TICKET PRICES
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BUY EARLY BIRD SPECIAL OFFER
Adults £6
Over 65s £5
Under 16s £3
Under 5s FREE
Family Ticket (2 adults + 3 under 16s) £15
Limited availability at these special prices.
When they’re gone they’re gone! – Buy online now
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BUY DISCOUNT TICKETS IN ADVANCE
Adults £8
Over 65s £7
Under 16s £4
Under 5s FREE
Family Ticket (2 adults + 3 under 16s) £20
This discounted ticket offer closes Sunday 2nd July – Buy online now
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ADMISSION PRICES ON THE DAY
Adults £10
Over 65s £8
Under 16s £5
Under 5s FREE
Family Ticket (2 adults + 3 under 16s) £25
Purchase on arrival at the event.
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COACH TOUR OPERATORS
Tickets are available to coach tour operators at a 40% DISCOUNTED PRICE on a pre-booked basis.
Minimum 16 tickets per booking. Onsite parking is available to coaches that have pre-booked. Up to two drivers per coach will gain free entry to the event.
Download your form from the Application Forms Page.
MOBILITY SCOOTER HIRE
Mobility Scooters are available to hire on a daily or weekend hire basis. For reservations please contact Professional Mobility, Freephone: 0800 6335711 or on mobiles (especially on show days) 07989 680034 and 07941 970911.
FREE CAR PARK
Dogs welcome on a lead
PUBLIC CAMPING (Friday – Monday)
Online until all camping pitches are sold, the latest being midday Monday 3rd July.
Arrive from: 1pm – 9pm Friday 7th July, 8am – 9pm on remaining event days.
Facilities: Toilets, water, and chemical elsan points.
Bookings will NOT be taken on the day.
TRADING FORMTrade Application Form or CLICK HERE to book online
COACH TOUR OPERATORS
Booking Form
CAMPING FORM
Booking Form or CLICK HERE to book online
If the entry form you require is not shown above, please contact the relevant section organiser listed below.
SECTION ORGANISERS
Sections: Craft & Fine Food Marquee
Organiser: Mr Dave Harrison
Telephone: 0777 8473404
Email: craftykingfisher@aol.com
Section: Steam Engines
Organiser: Mr Adrian Barber
Telephone: 07879 485548
Email: astleparkrally@gmail.com
Section: Fairground Organs
Organiser: Outdoor Shows – Richard Ashworth
Telephone: 01751 200839
Email: info@outdoorshows.co.uk
Section: Commercials
Organiser: Clive & Lorna Allman
Telephone: 07773 948472
Email: L4rna@aol.com
Section: Cars (up to 1972)
Organiser: Mrs Webster
Telephone: 01565 633346
Section: Motorcycles (up to 1978)
Organiser: Mr Peter Taylor
Telephone: 07919 688257
Section: Tractors
Organiser: Mr P Bourne
Telephone: 07788 801239
Address: 4 Brookside Cottages, Congleton Road,
Aclid, Sandbach, CW11 4SN
Email: fodenforever@gmail.com
Section: Stationary Engines
Organiser: Mr Ray Hurdus
Telephone: 07802 783869
Email: ray.hurdus@aol.co.uk
Section: Military Vehicles
Organiser: Mr Ian Burman
Telephone: 07778 147643
Email: burmanmilitary@aol.com
Section: Miniature Engines
Organiser: Mr Clive Hearsey
Telephone: 07972 152108
Email: clivehearsey@gmail.com