Chickerell Steam & Vintage Show

03/06/2026

🚨🎉 NEW FOR 2026... THE JUNIOR CHICKERELL CHALLENGE! 🎉🚨

You've watched the adults battle it out for years... now it's time for the next generation to step up! 💪🏆

We're excited to announce the launch of the Junior Chickerell Challenge, specially designed for children aged 8 to 13 years old.

Expect all the fun, teamwork, laughter and excitement of the famous Chickerell Challenge, but with child-friendly games and activities designed to test speed, skill, teamwork and determination!

Whether they're future champions in the making or simply looking to have a fantastic time, the Junior Chickerell Challenge promises to be one of the highlights of the weekend.

Sponsored by Ringwood cheetahs raceway the champions will have their own special Challenge trophy, with prizes for all participants.

👦👧 Ages 8-13 🏆 This is open to 4 teams, with 6 members in each team.

Contact us on messenger if you want to enter!

Who's ready to become the very first Junior Chickerell Challenge Champions?

03/06/2026

Please note the date changes to the Oily`s Breakfast Club meets in June and July. They will be on the 2nd Sunday of each month. We are very grateful to their organisers for changing the date in July so their members can attend our show with their fantastic cars!

31/05/2026

🏕️ CAMPING PITCHES STILL AVAILABLE! 🏕️

Want to make a full weekend of the Chickerell Steam & Vintage Show?

We still have a limited number of camping pitches available, giving you the perfect opportunity to stay on site and enjoy everything the show has to offer from start to finish.

✅ Family-friendly atmosphere
✅ Steam engines, vintage vehicles and live entertainment
✅ Great food and trade stands
✅ Tents, caravans, campervans and motorhomes welcome

Don't leave it too late. Once they're gone, they're gone!

📅 Book your camping pitch today and join us for a fantastic weekend.

⚠️ IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR THOSE WHO HAVE ALREADY BOOKED ⚠️

If you have reserved a camping pitch but have not yet paid, please do so as soon as possible.

Unfortunately, unpaid bookings may need to be released and offered to others due to demand.

If you want to secure your pitch, please make sure payment is received promptly.

We look forward to welcoming you all to Chickerell Steam & Vintage Show! 🚂🚜

31/05/2026

Dorset Tractor Fest is the Perfect place for your tractors and steam fix next weekend!
Plus amazing love music and lots of fun!

Don't miss a cracking weekend!

Here's what's cookin' in our Redlynch Tractors Main Arena 🔥 A perfect mix of tractors 🚜 and steam 💨 with adrenaline pumping motorbike action, shows of strength and.....errrr.....lobbing wellies 👢💪

Please note that some activities might be subject to change due to weather 👀 but we remain hopeful and extremely excited for the first DTF weekend! 🚜💚

Don't miss it - get your tickets NOW 👇
https://dorsettractorfest.co.uk/tickets

29/05/2026

As we approach June, there are now only a few weeks to go, and plans for the show are coming together really well.

The show is filling up fast, and we have now closed bookings for the Military & Emergency Vehicle section. 🚒🚓

There are still a few spaces available in our Classic Cars & Commercial Vehicles section, and bookings remain open for our wonderful crafters.

We've got some fantastic caterers lined up to make sure there's plenty of delicious choice for everyone. Our food tent will be packed with tasty treats, locally crafted drinks, chutneys, preserves, and much more!🍸🍷🍾🍺🫒🥨🥗

We can't wait to welcome you all for another fantastic show.🥳😍

22/05/2026

⭐️ ROLL UP ROLL UP ITS RAFFLE TIME!

🎟️ BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY RAFFLE
25th MAY
📍 THE ADMIRAL HARDY WEYMOUTH
⏰ DRAW 6PM

💰 £1 A TICKET
AVAILABLE TO BUY BEHIND THE BAR NOW!
Why not grab yourself a few with your pint 😉

⭐️ JUST SOME OF OUR AMAZING PRIZES

🔴 FAMILY DAY TICKET TO CHICKERELL STEAM FAIR
🔴 £50 TATTOO VOUCHER WITH REN - TATTOO MORNINGSTAR
🔴 ROAST DINNER FOR 2 THE NOTHE TAVERN
🔴 KOOKY BLOOM VOUCHERS
🔴 £30 VOUCHERS - THE GLOUCESTER
🔴 STICKS AND BONES VOUCHERS + GOODIES
🔴 THE FRONT SKATEPARK PASSES
🔴 £25 BAR TAB AT THE ONE AND ONLY The Admiral Hardy At Weymouth

+ MORE! 😁

🍔 Bring the kids, finish your long weekend with some dinner from the menu, and grab yourself a ticket!

Thanks, Team Borneo Expedition 2027

20/05/2026

Another amazing Dorset show this year is Dorset Tractor Fest at Shaftesbury showground.
Fantastic music, exhibits and fun for all the family.

🚜🚜🚜🎵🪕🥳🍻🍺

12/05/2026

The sign is up. Thank you Swift Signs it looks great! 😎

09/05/2026

Hope everyone is having a lovely weekend!

Preparations are going well, we've been up the field checking everything is ready. The show sign was updated by our friends Swift Signs and we will be getting it up next week.

There is still a few camping pitches remaining and few spaces for exhibitors in most sections, so book soon to avoid disappointment!

https://chickerellsteam.showminder.app/