TRACTOR fans are preparing to converge on North Yorkshire for a major gathering of the mighty machines.

Newby Hall near Ripon will be staging its annual Tractor Fest on June 7 and 8 and again it will include the “March of the Tractors.”

Despite its name, the Tractor Fest is not just about tractors, but also features a wide range of vintage engines and cars from around the UK and Europe.

Highlights this year will include some iconic tractors and machinery including an exhibition of vintage Model Ts and other Ford cars through the ages.

There will also be an attempt at a world record with a mass gathering of turn-of-the-last-century Mogul Tractors, with machines coming from far and wide.

The March of the Tractors will begin at 5pm on June 7 when a line of tractors and engines will follow a route into Ripon centre where shops, cafes and restaurants will stay open to mark the occasion. The tractors will be sent on their way back to Newby Hall by the Ripon Hornblower at 7pm.

Other attractions aimed at getting families involved include working machinery, free tractor and trailer rides, cars and trucks, vintage tractor pulling, interactive exhibits, food stalls and trade stands.

The event is organised by the Yorkshire Vintage Association which is anticipating more exhibitors and collectors than ever before.

Tickets are priced £9.50 adults; £8.50 concessions; and £7.50 children. For more information, go to theyva.com and newbyhall.co.uk