Truckfest brings the crowds to action-packed weekend in County Durham

Crowds watched on in amazement as Truckfest North East took place this weekend.

Truckers, truck fans, and families enjoyed the annual spectacle at Wolsingham Showground on Saturday and Sunday, getting a glimpse of the UKs top trucks on display, from classics of yesteryear to giant American Super trucks.

Among the trucks on display, the Monster Trucks Slingshot and Swampthing and Stunt Shows wowed punters in the main arena, while others took a walk around the Wolsingham Showground to get those all-important photographs of the UKs top trucks on display.

The Northern Echo: Monster truck at Truckfest 2023 at Wolsingham Showground. Picture: Truckfest UK Monster truck at Truckfest 2023 at Wolsingham Showground. Picture: Truckfest UK (Image: Truckfest)

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Truckfest’s Event Director Bob Limming said: “Our team have worked tirelessly to make sure we bring you the event you have grown to love.

“Whenever we ask our visitors why they come to Truckfest the reply is always the same ‘we have come for the Trucks’ and we promise you we will still have lots of trucks and lots of family fun for all the family at Truckfest North West 2023.

The Northern Echo: Picture: Truckfest UK Picture: Truckfest UK (Image: Truckfest)

The Northern Echo: Crowds flocked to Wolsingham Showground this weekend. Picture: Truckfest UK Crowds flocked to Wolsingham Showground this weekend. Picture: Truckfest UK (Image: Truckfest UK)

The Northern Echo: Guests got to have a go and were loving it. Picture: Stuart Boulton Guests got to have a go and were loving it. Picture: Stuart Boulton (Image: Stuart Boulton)

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The Northern Echo: It was a beautiful day and the temperatures were rising. Picture: Stuart Boulton It was a beautiful day and the temperatures were rising. Picture: Stuart Boulton (Image: Picture: Stuart Boulton)