The Farmers Mart Dec-Jan 2018 - Issue 54 | Page 75

MACHINERY 75
• DEC/JAN 2018
RECORD-SMASHING TRACTOR &
CLASSIC COMMERCIAL SHOW SOWS
THE SEEDS OF SUCCESS FOR SPRING
There’s no need for crop rotation with this hardy annual, as the Three Counties showground
at Malvern gears up to host the celebrated Spring Tractor World Show 2018!
NOW the biggest and longest-es-
tablished spring show of its kind,
the ever-popular fixture in the
farming and enthusiasts’ calendar
kicks off the 2018 season on 24th
and 25th February. Organiser
Mark Woodward forecasts the
two-day spectacular will be bigger
and better than ever, as it marks
16 years of bringing hundreds of
exhibits, trade stands and displays
to a delighted audience.
Directions,
Admission
and Entries:
24-25th February
2018. Saturday:
9.00am-5.00pm,
Sunday: 9.30am-
4.00pm
‘ With 100’s
of individual
tractors, classic
commercials,
traders and
displays, plus over
2,000 lots in the
auction, there’s
plenty for everyone
TRACTOR World Spring
’
There’s a wide range of attrac-
tions for fans of vintage tractors
& classic commercials alike, with
veteran, vintage, classic and new
tractors and vintage farm ma-
chinery, plus the well-supported
regional and national club displays
also give visitors the chance to chat
over the chassis and swap tips and
stories with fellow enthusiasts.
New for 2018 is a celebration of
175 Years of Case, McCormick and
IH tractors and machinery, plus a
classic Field Marshall & Marshall
tractor feature. Specialists will
welcome the chance to get up
close to the Conversion display,
showcasing all ages of tractors
with custom engine conversions.
Not just for tractor enthusi-
asts, the show also incorporates
displays including miniature
steam engines, stationary engines,
horticultural equipment and
classic plant, plus the model and
old time farming club displays.
Also returning is the Spring Classic
Commercial & Van Show on both
days, with Sunday also hosting
the bonus ‘Classic Truck drive-in’
& Van Display. Well behaved dogs
on leads are welcome too.
Keen shoppers will be able
browse trade stalls & specialist
parts companies each day, plus
there’s the added draw of Satur-
day’s huge Vintage auction sale,
hosted by specialists H.J Pugh and
Co, with bargain-hunters getting
their chance to rummage on
Sunday with the Vintage Sort-out
& ‘Agrijumble’ Spares day.
Organiser Mark Woodward says;
“This show just keeps breaking
records! The 2017 Sunday visitor
attendance was our highest to
date, and 2018 could well be higher.
With 100’s of individual tractors,
classic commercials, traders and
displays, plus over 2,000 lots in the
auction, there’s plenty for every-
one. We also know what February
weather can be like, so securing
Malvern’s premier showground
facilities is vital. This means we can
offer 90% of the show undercover,
including heated halls, plus our ad-
ditional huge marquee, and plenty
of refreshments to keep everyone
energised!”
Show is at the Three Coun-
ties Showground, Malvern,
Worcestershire, WR13 6NW
(follow brown signs from all
major routes).
• Advance online day
ticket prices are £10.50
(£12.50 on the gate).
• Weekend tickets £15 ad-
vance (£20 on the gate).
• Weekend Camping (3
nights, admits 2 adults
both days) £55 (£65 at
event).
• Under 15’s go free, and
dogs on leads welcome.
Disabled and coach
parking facilities and
free parking.
Find entry forms and
information, and discounted
advance tickets at:
www.tractorworldshows.
co.uk or call: 016974 51882.
For auction entries:
www.hjpugh.co.uk
or call: 01531 631122.
See regular show updates
at ‘Tractor World Shows’ on
Facebook.