Hundreds of families expected to flock to historic country house in North Yorkshire this summer
The first details have been revealed of plans for the 20th anniversary of the UK’s largest tractor festival at Newby Hall and Gardens near Ripon.
Tractor Fest, the UK’s largest tractor festival will return to this beautiful location on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7.
More than 1,400 vintage and modern tractors and another 2,200 exhibits, including stationary engines, commercial vehicles, cars, trucks and motorcycles, will be on show across 120 acres of the historic country house and gardens.
Themes for this year’s Tractor Fest include Made in Scotland, showcasing tractors, engines and machines manufactured there.
Another highlight certain to impress will be a spotlight on road and sports ground motor rollers.
Exhibits will include one of only three remaining 1932 14 tonne Aveling and Porter rollers, and a Wallis and Steevens 1944 roller, which is being exhibited for the first time ever.
There will also be a feast of family entertainment, crafts, food and drink on offer at the show and admission includes access to Newby Hall’s RHS Chelsea gold medal-winning gardens, adventure playground, dolls house and teddy bear exhibitions.
Kevin Watson, chair of organisers the Yorkshire Vintage Association (YVA), said: “We are very proud to partner with Newby on our show which, from small beginnings 20 years ago, has grown to become the biggest and most spectacular celebration of tractors and engines in the country.
"There really is something for all the family, from thousands of cherished Tractor Fest exhibits to Newby’s adventure playground and award-winning gardens.”
Tractor Fest will also see a celebration of the Czech agricultural tractor and components manufacturer Zetor on its 80th anniversary.
The event is sponsored by Europe’s leading agricultural and machinery auctioneer Cheffins, Econ Engineering, P.V.Brockhills, nci insurance services and Friends of Ferguson Heritage and supported by Ripon Farm Services and the National Vintage Tractor & Engine Club.
Cheffins chairman Bill King said: “Tractor Fest is one of the most impressive tractor shows in the country.
"As a proud partner of many years standing, we can’t wait to welcome enthusiasts and visitors to another record-breaking tractor weekend."
Tickets available from: https://www.newbyhall.com/event/tractorfest-6th-7th-june-2026/