Impressive sights at Cromford Steam Rally which was held at Highacres Farm, Brackenfield.placeholder image
Impressive sights at Cromford Steam Rally which was held at Highacres Farm, Brackenfield.

'Amazing event' - visitors heap praise on wonderful and well organised Cromford Steam Rally

Steam engines, tractors, vintage and classic cars and military transport attracted 8,000 visitors to Cromford Steam Rally.

The 54th annual event, which was held at Highacres Farm, Brackenfield including military and Victorian living history groups, a fun dog show, pony rides, live brass band music and a puppet show.

Adam Whittle, company secretary, said: “ The event included over 1000 vintage and modern vehicles and exhibits, a Chieftain tank within our fantastic military display and the oldest single decker Leyland bus, kindly provided by Crich Tramway museum.

"We had a record amount of exhibitors and a record show ground size of over 80 acres. This was a record breaking year in all respects with something for everyone to enjoy. Cromford Steam Rally really was the place to be this weekend!”

Carl Grace posted on social media: “An amazing event, the arena was packed with activities throughout the weekend. We went round with our Austin 7.”

Jo Moss commented: “Fab craft stalls …love those model remote diggers and trucks in action on the soil..lots to see and do."Hasland Pet Supplies posted: “A wonderful and well organised weekend.. thank you Cromford Steam Rally We did really well with the dog show, not got a final total yet but hopefully we've raised plenty of much needed funds for Ashbourne Animal Welfare.”

Mandy Phillips added to the rally’s Facebook site: “Great weekend. Thank you to all the organisers, it's a massive task but was done to perfection.”

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