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The South West's largest festival of vintage transport is back!

The 46th Annual Gloucestershire Vintage & Country Extravaganza returns to South Cerney Airfield, Cirencester, from August 5-7, 2022, after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic.

Rally chairman Martyn Slater said: "The show will be packed full of exhibits, displays, entertainment and stalls to keep the whole family entertained. We pride ourselves on being one of the best value days out for all. As such we've frozen our prices for the 11th year.

"What's more, the event helps local and national charities with up to 30 represented on site raising money and awareness of their respective causes. The Club (S.V.T.E.C) has donated over £200,000 for charity in recent years. So, whether you are an exhibitor, visitor, trade stand, entertainer or volunteer, we can't wait to welcome you back to the show and let the good times roll."

The Steam Section is at the heart of the show and will be packed with nearly 70 full-size steam engines of all descriptions. The infamous 'Demonstration Arena' puts these mighty machines to the test, plus there's the opportunity to drive one. Don't miss the grand parade of miniature steam in the Alec Tanner arena or watch The Royal British Legion Poppy Parachute Display Team daily descent.

The Countryside Arena promotes animal conservation and features fun and educational displays from bird of prey flying demonstrations, ferret racing, rare breeds, shire horses, horse logging, reptiles to bee hive making. The popular dog show will make its return with all money raised going to a local animal shelter.

Kids will love it too - there's so much to keep them entertained from the vintage fairground with the popular fairground organs, 'electric yachts', waltzers, big wheel, steam-driven 'gallopers', traditional penny arcade games, to passenger rides on board a 10¼ inch scale steam locomotive or 'Chuffy the train' to Professor Colliwobble with his traditional Punch and Judy Show.

There's also a massive Trade Stand zone - featuring 180 trade stands, autojumble and craft marquees where you can have a rummage to find a hidden gem or bargain along the way.

There's plenty of food and drink 'pit stops' across the showground, a firm favourite is the vintage tea room with the 1940s Radio.com broadcasting a great selection of tunes, Lindy Hop dancers plus regular sets by vintage singer Miss Franny Delight. Miss Franny will delight you with songs from the 1920s through to modern day with a vintage twist.

In addition, there will be free vintage bus rides - operating around the perimeter of the show site, and to and from Cirencester Town Centre and Kemble railway station to the showground connecting with selected First Great Western Trains including Stroud, Gloucester and Cheltenham.

For further information, please visit: www.glosvintageextravaganza.co.uk 

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