THE organisers of a festival dedicated to vintage tractors are celebrating record-breaking event which featured 1,500 exhibits and more than 10,000 visitors.
Exhibitors at the two-day Tractor Fest, at Newby Hall, near Ripon, marked the Queen’s 90th birthday with a mass tractor tootle, while the Made in Yorkshire theme was supported by owners of Yorkshire marques from around the UK.
The March of the Tractors parade saw more than 150 tractors motor from Newby Hall to Ripon’s Market Square, where the Ripon Hornblower sounded his horn.
The event showcased vintage tractors, engines, commercial vehicles, cars and motorcycles from across Europe.
Yorkshire vintage vehicles included David Brown and International tractors, as well as rare gems such as a Sharp Tractor from 1907.
Local manufacturers included Priestman Excavators, Jowett cars, Scott Motor Cycle Group, the Yorkshire Motor Company and crawlers and motor tractors from Fowlers and Walsh and Clark.
Richard Sturdy, chairman of organisers the Yorkshire Vintage Association said: “We really appreciate the fantastic support and despite the rather mixed weather we enjoyed our biggest and best show yet."
Next year's event will be held on June 10 and 11.
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