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Torbay Steam Fair held between 31st July - 2nd August - the ground conditions are good and the new hardcore road is in place. 31 full size engines are booked to attend, these include "The Gladiator" Burrell showmans engine, whos 100th birthday will be enjoyed on site.
Many of the engines will be working at the show, on the 3 sawbenches, threshing machine, 3 ploughing engines will be ploughing and of course engines will be up and down our play pen with loads all weekend.
Boxing and Wrestling
One of the major attractions at this years show, especially for the lovers of the old time fairgrounds, will be the late Ron Taylor's "Excelsior" Boxing and Wrestling Booth. This famous fairground attraction is the last of it's kind still traveling, although only making special appearances. The Booth was founded in 1861 by Rons Great Grandfather and has appeared regularly at all the big fairs including Nottingham Goose Fair.
Steam Ploughing
For the first time, we will be having Steam ploughing demonstrations. This is a demonstration that we have wanted to have at the Fair for a number of years but lack of space has been a problem. With the addition of the extra field we will be able to have a vintage crop cutting demo, followed by the Steam Ploughs. The corn will then be taken to the threshing drum for the next demo.
We already have a number of new Steam exhibits booked in for this years show, details of which will be published later.
PUBLIC CAMP SITE
We are pleased to be able to provide a Public Camp site for this years show.
How to Find the Steam Fair at Churston Ferrers, Nr Brixham TQ5 0LL.
First take the Road to Devon from any part of the Country.
From the North and East head for Exeter then follow the A380 from the bottom of Telegraph Hill to Tweenaway Cross Paignton, then ahead on the A3022 towards Brixham for approx 3 miles. The site is beside the Main Road.
From the West from Plymouth take the A38 to the junction just past South Brent then take the A385 to Tweenaway Cross, then as above.
If arriving from the South radio the Coastguard when 12 miles from Berry Head and they will give you directions for the Ports of Brixham or Dartmouth.
Admission Prices - Gates open 10.00 am each day.
Gates open 1000 am each day.
Adults: Friday. £5.00 Sat & Sun £6.00.
Senior Citizens: Friday. £4. Sat & Sun £5.00
Children: 5 - 16 £2.00 all days. Children under 5 go Free.
Car Parking is also Free.
Disabled Facilities: Disabled Toilets and Electric Wheelchairs will be available on site.
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