This year, the 2009 Cumbria Steam Gathering is as huge as ever with more than 1,200 catalogued classic exhibits, a traditional fair, displays, specialist caterers and crafts.
Held on 25th and 26th July 2009 on Cark Airfield, Flookburgh, the Cumbria Steam Gathering is a colourful and noisy weekend event that has a whole host of entertainment, with majestic steam engines and commercial vehicles of a by gone era, as well as hundreds of classic transport favourites like cars, motorcycles, bicycles, agricultural and industrial tractors, farm equipment and stationary engines.
This family day out also has plenty to keep the children entertained with magic shows, miniature remote controlled car racing and the traditional fairground, boasting vintage rides and attractions that are nearly 100 years old.
Popular highlights are the arena displays where a constant parade of vintage treasures can be seen as well as ploughing demonstrations, chain saw carving exhibitions, kite-flying displays and wrestling bouts from the Cumberland and Westmorland Academy. In addition, there is the opportunity to drive a traction engine and have a ride in a helicopter!
Our younger visitors can take part in a Junior Tractor Driving Training Course and obtain a certificate of competence. (Pre-course booking is essential for this two day training course. Ages 13-17
