Newark Vintage Tractor & Heritage Show returns this autumn
17th September 2025
The Newark Vintage Tractor & Heritage Show will once again take over Newark Showground this November, showcasing more than 1,000 tractors, engines, implements and commercial vehicles.
Alongside its unrivalled displays, the event has built a reputation as a friendly, social weekend where newcomers and seasoned exhibitors share their passion for rural machinery.
Simon Eccleston, CEO of the Newark & Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society, which organises the event, said: “Every restoration tells a personal story, whether it’s a machine passed down through generations or a classic rescued from the brink. The result is an event full of character and connection.”
More than a competition
While the event hosts 49 judged classes and highly subscribed anniversary features, many exhibitors return for the camaraderie as much as the competition.
Club stands are also a popular feature, offering societies and groups the chance to bring together a varied mix of machines under one banner.
On-site camping helps create a vibrant atmosphere, with early-morning engine starts, late-night conversations and friendships that last well beyond the weekend, the organisers said.
Ben Knowles, who will be the show’s chief steward for the first time, added: “The Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show is a fantastic two days out for everyone who loves our farming heritage.
“It’s a real celebration of restoration and the preserving of important history, showcasing some of the very best examples of tractors and working vehicles in the country.
“Every machine on display has been cared for by passionate and knowledgeable owners, and together they help keep these remarkable stories alive for future generations.”
Anniversary displays set to shine
The 2025 programme celebrates a remarkable series of engineering milestones. Among the highlights are 100 years of Caterpillar – which is sponsored by J C Balls & Sons – and 80 years of the Field Marshall Series One and Fordson Major E27N.
Chantry Agricultural Engineers is sponsoring the 60 years of Zetor imports into England feature, and there is also a feature on Cummins Engines, plus a major tribute to Gardner engines.
A focus on potato implements and handling equipment will showcase innovation in crop production, while the commercial vehicle section pays homage to 60 years of the Ford Series D Lorry.
The Newark Vintage Tractor & Heritage Show takes place on 8th and 9th November at the Newark Showground.
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