Amersham Fair Organ Museum

Sun 13th Jan 2013 (Expired!)

Unit 1, 28 Plantation Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6HJ

01494 433948 / 07763 774279

Open day at the famous Amersham Collection. Free entry

Amersham Fair Organ Museum

Sun 10th Feb 2013 (Expired!)

Unit 1, 28 Plantation Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6HJ

01494 433948 / 07763 774279

Open day at the famous Amersham Collection. Free entry

Amersham Fair Organ Museum

Sun 10th Mar 2013 (Expired!)

Unit 1, 28 Plantation Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6HJ

01494 433948 / 07763 774279

Open day at the famous Amersham Collection. Free entry

Graham Atkinson's 'Scarborough Fair Collection'
Open Days March to November

Wed 20th Mar 2013 (Expired!)

Flower of May Holiday Park, Lebberston Cliff, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 3NU

01723 586698 (Jane)

Doors will be open Wednesday to Sunday every week from March to November, 10.00am till 4.00pm, tea dance every Wednesday 1pm-4pm. Admission is £7.00 for adults and £6.00 for children and these charges include one free fairground ride. Additional fairground rides £1.

The Thursford Collection Founders Day

Sun 7th Apr 2013 (Expired!)

Thursford, Fakenham, Norfolk, NR21 0AS

01328 878477

In memory of George T. Cushing MBE. A day of mechanical organs, the largest collection of traction engines in the world, rides on both the Savages Gondola Switchback and the Savages Gallopers Carousel rides. Plus two Wurlitzer shows starring Robert Wolfe at 1.30pm and 3.00pm. Pre booking not required. Adults £8.50 and Children £4.50 Open 10.00am - 4.00pm

FOPS AGM at St Fagans Cardiff

Sat 6th Apr 2013 (Expired!)

St Fagans: National History Museum is located 4 miles west of Cardiff City Centre, just off the A4232, CF5 6XB

029 2057 3500

The Fair Organ Preservation Society is holding its AGM at St Fagans National Museum of Wales. Check the FOPS Facebook page for updates: www.facebook.com/pages/Fair-Organ-Preservation-Society-FOPS/258851229658

Graham Atkinson's 'Scarborough Fair Collection' Fairground Model Show

Sat 6th Apr 2013 to Sun 7th Apr 2013 (Expired!)

Flower of May Holiday Park, Lebberston Cliff, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 3NU

01723 586698 (Jane)

4th Fairground Model Show and Saturday Night Steam Up!

Riverside Steam & Vintage Vehicle Rally

Sat 20th Apr 2013 to Sun 21st Apr 2013 (Expired!)

Riverside Holiday Park, Southport New Rd, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 8DF

20+ full-size steam engines including Fred Dibnah's Steam Collection and his iconic Land Rover, miniature engines, 500 vintage and classic vehicles including cars, trucks, tractors, motorbikes and military. As well as children's and vintage fairground with steam gallopers and donkey rides. Trade stalls and food outlets, including Aunt Nellies Tea Room, where you can sit and soak up the atmosphere with period-costumed table service, and a traditional tug of war competition. A beer tent will be open throughout both days with live music from many acts, including The Lancashire Hotpots.

Amersham Fair Organ Museum Remembers Margaret Cook

Sun 28th Apr 2013 (Expired!)

Unit 1, 28 Plantation Road, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6HJ

01494 433948 / 07763 774279

The Trustees of Amersham Fair Organ Museum are pleased to announce that a special open day has been arranged for Sunday 28th April 2013 to remember and commemorate the life of Margaret Cook.The Museum will be open from 11am to 5pm with free admission and car parking. A raffle will be held with the usual high standard of prizes, and the Trustees look forward to welcoming Margaret's many friends to this special event.

First Belgian Organ Festival of 2013

Tue 30th Apr 2013 (Expired!)

Roeselare - Belgium,

9 organs play on the special shopping night on April 30th in Roeselare - Belgium

Llandudno Victorian Extravaganza and Transport Festival

Sat 4th May 2013 to Mon 6th May 2013 (Expired!)

Llandudno Sea Front. Llandudno, Conwy, North Wales, LL30 1BW

01492 545053

The Victorian Extravaganza takes place in Llandudno town centre and the Transport Festival location is shown on the map page

Monmouth Showground Steam and Vintage Show

Sat 4th May 2013 to Sun 5th May 2013 (Expired!)

Monmouth Showground, Vauxhall Fields, Monmouth, NP25 5BA

01989 765445 / 07816 656180

South West Organ Festival at Dingles

Sat 4th May 2013 to Mon 6th May 2013 (Expired!)

The Fairground Heritage Centre, Milford, Lifton, Devon, PL16 0AT

01566 783425

The festival takes place over 3 days, set in the centre. Larger organs will be outside, and the smaller ones will be spread around the fairground exhibits. Open from 10 till 5 each day, the public will be able to enjoy our wonderful music - then once the doors are locked, its time for our fun. Roger will make the museum available to us again on each evening for a bit of FUN - this year there are a couple of new rides, and a lot of exhibits have been moved around. With a new shop/entrance, and an enlarged cafe, and new menus, things are looking good for the trust.

Bronte Vintage Gathering

Sat 11th May 2013 to Sun 12th May 2013 (Expired!)

Haworth Road (B6144), Cullingworth, Bradford, BD13 5HN

The Bronte Vintage Gathering is a popular Country Show and Steam Rally which takes place on the second weekend of each May at Cullingworth Fields, Haworth Road, Cullingworth, Nr Bradford by kind permission of Mr and Mrs Thompson.

Castle Coomb Steam Rally

Sat 18th May 2013 to Sun 19th May 2013 (Expired!)

Castle Combe Circuit, Castle Combe, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 7EY

Isle of Anglesey Vintage Rally

Sat 18th May 2013 to Sun 19th May 2013 (Expired!)

NEW VENUE; Anglesey Showground, Gwalchmai, Ynys Mon, LL65 4RW

01394 275120

Vintage & Classic Tractors, Vintage Buses & Lorries, Steam Rollers & Traction Engines, Miniature Steam, Vintage & Classic Motor Cycles,Vintage, Veteran and Classic Cars, Oil Engines, Pedal Cycles, Horticultural Machinery, Arena Displays, Craft and Trade Stalls, Fairground, Models Tent, Miniature Railway & Tractor Pulling

Smallwood Vintage Rally Ltd

Sat 25th May 2013 to Mon 27th May 2013 (Expired!)

A50 Newcastle Rd Smallwood,Cheshire, CW11 2TX

George Stockton: 01477 534287

A 3 day family vintage rally held near to the birthplace of Edwin Foden. Exhibits include Classic & vintage - cars, Lorries, Tractors, Land Rovers, Motorcycles, Military vehicles, stationary and steam engines. Auto jumble & other stalls, refreshments, beer tent, childrens amusements, free car parking, toilet facilities.

Chipping Steam Fair

Sat 25th May 2013 to Mon 27th May 2013 (Expired!)

Green Lane, Chipping, near Clitheroe, Lancashire,

01995 61866

The first Chipping Steam Fair was held in 1998 to support efforts to raise funds for a new Village Hall. What was originally seen as a one-off event has, through the overwhelming success of that first event, now become a firm fixture in the calandar of many enthusiasts.

Carrington Rally

Sat 25th May 2013 to Mon 27th May 2013 (Expired!)

White House Farm, Main Road, Carrington, PE22 7DZ

07702 208518

Steam engines, Vintage and classic cars and motorcycles, Working Area - skilled ploughmen at work, including steam ploughing engines, Horse-drawn ploughing, Children's Fun Fair, Stuntman Stannage, Pedro the Clown, Stage performances with Boston Grammar School, Giles School Cheerleaders and Magical Mark Watson, Craft Marquee, Licensed bar/catering outlets, Vintage Road Run on Sunday evening - Boston and surrounding villages, Musical entertainment Saturday and Sunday nights

Strumpshaw Steam Rally

Tue 28th May 2013 to Thu 30th May 2013 (Expired!)

Strumpshaw Steam Museum, Strumpshaw, Norwich, NR13 4HR

07850 195622

Over 50 Steam Engines, Classic Cars, Commercial and Military vehicles, Old Time Fairground, Fairground Organs

The Southern Counties Organ Festival

Sat 1st Jun 2013 to Sun 2nd Jun 2013 (Expired!)

The Museum of Army Flying, Middle Wallop, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 8DY

07866 055207

The Southern Counties Organ Festival will once more be held on Saturday and Sunday the 1st and 2nd of June 2013, at The Museum of Army Flying, Middle Wallop, Hants. The site is on the Andover to Salisbury road, some five miles south of the A303. We are able to access the venue from 1700 hrs on Friday 31st May for those who wish to make a long weekend. Caravans, Campers and tents are welcome, and can be sited behind your exhibit. Instruments of all shapes and sizes are welcome, playing or under restoration.

Belvoir Castle Steam Festival & Family Show

Sat 1st Jun 2013 to Sun 2nd Jun 2013 (Expired!)

Belvoir Castle Estate, Woolsthorpe, Nr. Grantham, Lincs, NG32 1PE

01780 484630 / 07887 922415

This event has been moved to Rockingham Castle, near Corby. See website for details.

St. Albans Steam and Country Show

Sat 1st Jun 2013 to Sun 2nd Jun 2013 (Expired!)

The event will be held in the grounds of Oaklands College, just off the A1057 Hatfield Road, St. Albans, (Approx Satnav code AL4 0XR) and is only three miles from Junction 3 of the A1(M) motorway. There are frequent bus services (routes 300, 301, 724) from Hatfield or St. Albans railway stations which pass the site. Open from 10.00 to 5 p.m. on both days, entry charges have been held at the previous rate of £6.00 for adults, £3.00 for children, £5 for Seniors or £15.00 for a family ticket. Car parking is included., AL4 0XR

All rally enquiries to: Mark Waite (HSCL), Mark Waite, 13 Mountview Avenue, DUNSTABLE, Beds LU5 4DS. Phone 07896 555097

On the weekend of June 1st and 2nd 2013 Herts Steam Engine Preservation Society will be again holding their annual steam rally at Oaklands College (Smallford campus) on the edge of St. Albans. All events are subject to ground conditions. The annual rally is now a well established event in the summer calendar of outside events, and will follow on from the success of previous events on this site. Over 30 full size steam engines will be presented in all their glory, in addition to old farm tractors, classic cars and lorries plus other bygones from our rich industrial and agricultural heritage. This event makes an enjoyable but affordable day out for both the family and enthusiast.

Stapleford Steam

Sat 8th Jun 2013 to Sun 9th Jun 2013 (Expired!)

Stapleford Park, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 2SF

01462 851711

Belper Steam and Vintage Event

Sat 8th Jun 2013 to Sun 9th Jun 2013 (Expired!)

Street Lane, Denby, Derbyshire. Off the B6179 (Derby Road) between Kilburn and Ripley, DE5 8NE

There will be parades in the main arena from our regular vehicle sections, including Steam Engines, Commercials, Military, Motorcycles, Tractors, Vintage and Classic Cars, along with a few surprises on the day. Also at the event will be an Olde Tyme Fair, Fair Organs, along with Trade and Charity Stalls, not forgetting Hot and Cold Refreshments.

Lister Tyndale Steam and Country Fair

Sat 15th Jun 2013 to Sun 16th Jun 2013 !!TO BE CONFIRMED!!

Nibley House Farm, North Nibley, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 6DL

Welcome to the Lister and Tyndale Steam & Country Fair website giving you the latest Country fair events and other important news. If you have never been to one of our Country Steam fairs then please come along and enjoy the sights and sounds you just do not hear any more! We showcase a working history of mechanical revolution from the steam engines, vintage classic car to the early landrovers and so much more. With a bar and refreshments a great day can be had by all the family.

Castle Fraser Steam and Vintage Fair

Sat 15th Jun 2013 to Sun 16th Jun 2013 (Expired!)

Sauchen, Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, AB51 7LD

08444 932164

Kelsall Steam and Vintage Rally

Sat 22nd Jun 2013 to Sun 23rd Jun 2013 (Opens in 2 days!)

Churches View Farm, Kelsall Road, Ashton, Chester, CH3 8BH

07739 958294

Kelsall Steam & Vintage Rally is held in the heart of Cheshire, Organised by local enthusiasts for the enjoyment of all who share their interests in the preservation scene. The event is now well established and always held during the last weekend of June. Preserved commercial vehicles have a very strong presence at the rally with the annual gathering of ERF's and the Foden Society also attending. The arena provides a great way to see the Vintage Tractors, Classic Cars, Motorcycles Steam Engines, Heavy Horses and Commercial. There are also awning displays, Classic Caravans, Stationary Engines, Funfair and Trade Stalls.

Lymm Historic Transport Day

Sun 23rd Jun 2013 (Opens in 3 days!)

Town Centre, Lymm, Cheshire,

07540 096282

On Historic Transport Day itself we look forward to welcoming in the public not only to experience the boats but to see 300 + classic and vintage cars, PLUS bikes and motor-bikes on the May Queen field and other locations round the village as well model railway layouts. And of course there'll be plenty of food, drink, crafts, entertainments on hand.

Banbury Steam

Sat 29th Jun 2013 to Sun 30th Jun 2013 (Opens in 9 days!)

Milton, Oxfordshire, OX15 4HD

01295 711661

The Preston Rally and East Kent Show

Sat 29th Jun 2013 to Sun 30th Jun 2013 (Opens in 9 days!)

Showground at The Steam Museum, Preston Court Farm, near Wingham, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 1DH

Sheffield Steam and Vintage Rally

Sat 29th Jun 2013 to Sun 30th Jun 2013 !!TO BE CONFIRMED!!

Rackford Road, North Anston, Sheffield, S25 4DF

01709 545047

Download flyer for the 2010 event

Elvaston Steam Rally

Sat 6th Jul 2013 to Sun 7th Jul 2013 (Opens in 16 days!)

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Derby, South Derbyshire, DE72 3EP

07711 088335

Steam Traction Engines, Vintage and Classic Cars and Motorcycles, Vintage Commercials, Tractors, Stationary Barn Engines, Fair Organs, Miniature Steam Engines, Model Show, Vintage Caravans, Craft Displays and Stalls, Market Stalls, Autojumble, Children's Entertainment, Old-Time Fairground, Working demonstrations of Log Sawing and Threshing

Chiltern Steam Rally

Sat 6th Jul 2013 to Sun 7th Jul 2013 (Opens in 16 days!)

The Hangings, Prestwood, Buckinghamshire, HP16 9HQ

01494 865660

Log Sawing and Threshing

Great Yorkshire Traction Engine Club Rally

Sat 6th Jul 2013 to Sun 7th Jul 2013 (Opens in 16 days!)

Duncombe Park, Helmsley, North Yorkshire, YO62 5EB

Our annual rally is held on the first weekend of July in the magnificent suroundings of Duncombe Park, Helmsley. The event attracts about 50 full size steamers, 30+ miniatures, more than 100 Commercials, 200+ Tractors & stationary engines and 200 Vintage Cars & motorcycles. Several organs, models, working area, crafts, trade stands, refreshments, licensed bar with evening entertainment, Can-Can dancers and fair ground are also amongst the attractions. We also have ample Caravan and camping spaces available - book early and save money!

Cheshire Steam Fair

Sat 13th Jul 2013 to Sun 14th Jul 2013 (Opens in 23 days!)

Daresbury Estate, Daresbury, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4AR

08432 897931

Established for over 30 years the Cheshire Steam Fair has moved to a spectacular new venue - the Daresbury Estate. Well known for the annual Creamfields music festival the venue has excellent road access from the A56 and the M56 motorway and is one junction from the M6.

Rempstone Steam Country Show

Sat 13th Jul 2013 to Sun 14th Jul 2013 (Opens in 23 days!)

Turn Post Farm, East Road, Wymeswold, Leicestershire, LE12 6ST

01509 810063

Fleetwood Festival of Transport (Tram Sunday)

Sun 21st Jul 2013 (Opens in 31 days!)

Fleetwood Festival of Transport CIC, 189/191 Lord Street, Fleetwood, Lancashire, FY7 6SW

01253 875955 / 07970 473822

May I extend a warm welcome from the organising committee to all who visit this website. Fleetwood Festival of Transport which is unofficially, and traditionally, known as 'Tram Sunday' will take place this year on 21st July, 10am- 4pm. The event extends throughout most of the town of Fleetwood with its unique street tramway now upgraded to accommodate the new generation of trams which will be serving Fleetwood from April onwards. Most of the community, its residents, businesses, charities, an army of volunteers and vehicle enthusiasts work together to create something of interest for the whole family all in one huge, free event. This year we are hosting the Leyland to Fleetwood road run for the second time and this in itself brings many historic commercial vehicles, buses and cars to complement our own regular exhibitors. Well over 200 vehicles are expected ranging from steam vehicles almost a century old to modern day classics. Many visitors will be able to say, 'my Dad had a car like that', or 'I used to go to school on a bus like that'.

Masham Steam Engine & Fair Organ Rally

Sat 20th Jul 2013 to Sun 21st Jul 2013 (Opens in 30 days!)

Low Burton Hall Farm (Burton-on-Yore), Masham, Nr. Ripon, N. Yorks, HG4 4DG

01765 688381

Ackworth Steam and Historic Show

Sat 20th Jul 2013 to Sun 21st Jul 2013 (Opens in 30 days!)

Nr Pontefract, South Yorkshire, WF7 7ET

01977 617327

Much Marcle Steam Rally

Sat 20th Jul 2013 to Sun 21st Jul 2013 (Opens in 30 days!)

Rye Meadows, Much Marcle, Ledbury, Hertfordshire, HR8 2LX

Situated in the heart of stunning Herefordshire countryside at Much Marcle near Ledbury. A superb array of Steam Traction Engines, Vintage Tractors, Vintage Commercial Vehicles, Vintage Motor bicycles and Cars, Stationary Engines, Fairground Organs, Fun Fair, Models and Crafts.

Netley Marsh Steam and Craft Show

Fri 26th Jul 2013 to Sun 28th Jul 2013 (Opens in 36 days!)

Meadowmead Farm, Netley Marsh, Hampshire., SO40 7GY

07760 430201

Hollycombe Fairground Weekend and Mechanical Organ Gathering

Sat 20th Jul 2013 to Sun 21st Jul 2013 (Opens in 30 days!)

Hollycombe Steam Collection, Iron Hill, Liphook. 2 miles from the A3 on the Liphook - Midhurst road., GU30 7LP

01428 724900

The Mechanical Organ Gathering complements the event with a wide range of visiting organs which will be playing throughout the day. These will be dating from late-1800s organettes, to hand-turned street organs, and various sizes of fairground, street and dance organs.

Welland Steam and Country Show

Fri 26th Jul 2013 to Sun 28th Jul 2013 (Opens in 36 days!)

Upton, Worcestershire, WR13 6NG

01531 890417

Cumbria Steam Gathering

Sat 27th Jul 2013 to Sun 28th Jul 2013 (Opens in 37 days!)

Cark Airfield, Flookburgh, LA11 7LS

01524 271584

Pickering Traction Engine Rally

Thu 1st Aug 2013 to Sun 4th Aug 2013 (Opens in 42 days!)

Pickering Showground, A169, North Yorkshire, YO18 7JW

Don't miss the UK's biggest four day outdoor spectacular. It's a fantastic action packed family show!

Nottingham Riverside Festival

Fri 2nd Aug 2013 to Sun 4th Aug 2013 (Opens in 43 days!)

Victoria Embankment, access is via the A52 ring road, A453 Queens Drive, Nottingham. Please follow AA directional signs., NG2 2LW

People of all ages can enjoy the fair along the banks of the River Trent and soak up the festival's fun atmosphere. Sit back with a picnic or experience a variety of food from the stalls whilst listening to the wide range of music on offer. Festival highlights include FREE art activities for the little ones in the Children's Zone, live music stages, a street fair, global craft stalls, dance workshops and a display of traditional traditional steam engines. Crowds will once again be amazed by the jaw dropping spectacular fireworks display on Saturday night. There will be a huge range of fireworks to see and Trent Bridge and the dragon boats will make a lovely backdrop to the bright lights of the fireworks and the amazement on the faces of the crowds. Sunday will see the return of the annual Dragon Boat Challenge which will see a number of teams take to the water to compete for the charity. In the afternoon the charity duck race will take place.

Torbay Steam Fair

Fri 2nd Aug 2013 to Sun 4th Aug 2013 (Opens in 43 days!)

The Market Field, Churston Ferrers, Nr Brixham, Devon, TQ5 0LJ

07795 383324

Cromford Steam Rally

Sat 3rd Aug 2013 to Sun 4th Aug 2013 (Opens in 44 days!)

High Acres Farm, Dewey Lane, Brackenfield, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE55 6DB

01629 534487 / 07770 992320

Thurlow Steam and Country Show

Sat 10th Aug 2013 to Sun 11th Aug 2013 !!TO BE CONFIRMED!!

The Race Course, Horseheath, Linton, Cambridgeshire. (off the A1307), CB21 4QP

01799 530246

Astle Park Traction Engine Rally

Sat 10th Aug 2013 to Sun 11th Aug 2013 (Opens in 51 days!)

Chelford, Cheshire, SK11 9AN

08432 897931

Since the 1960s the Astle Park Traction Engine Rally has been one of the leading outdoor shows in South Cheshire. Set in magnificent parkland and centrally located this iconic event attracts a large annual following. The spectacular Saturday night firework display is one of the highlights over the weekend.

Driffield Steam and Vintage Rally

Sat 10th Aug 2013 to Sun 11th Aug 2013 (Opens in 51 days!)

The Showground, Driffield, East Yorkshire, YO25 9DN

01377 254384

All the fun of the traditional steam and vintage fair, including (ground conditions permitting) the famous '100 Ton Pull' (pictured below)!

Peter Craig Open Garden day in aid of the National Gardens Scheme

Sun 11th Aug 2013 (Opens in 52 days!)

Southend Farm, 131 High Street, Stevenage (12 minutes walk from Stevenage Railway station)., SG1 3HS

01438 720592 or mobile 07739 727738

Once again, we are holding an open garden event at our home in Stevenage, with the organs playing. As a reminder the organs are 84 key Mortier 'Venus di Milo', 72 key Gebr Decap, 92 key Gebr Decap, 36 key J.Verbeeck. Opening times 13:30 to 17:00. We are holding a second open day on Sunday 15th September.

Fairford Steam Rally and Show

Sun 18th Aug 2013 (Opens in 59 days!)

Quarry Farm, Poulton, Gloucestershire, GL7 5SR

01285 712587

The Directors of Fairford Steam Rally Ltd are delighted to confirm that the steam rally will be going ahead in 2013 on our usual weekend. Our new home will be in Poulton. We hope to run the show as before with all the traditional elements including Friday night in the square in Fairford. Thanks for all your support and we hope to welcome you to Poulton in August and enjoy a great show.

Lincolnshire Steam and Vintage Rally

Sat 17th Aug 2013 to Sun 18th Aug 2013 (Opens in 58 days!)

County Showground, A15 near Lincoln, LN2 2NA

01507 605937

Shrewsbury Steam Rally

Sun 25th Aug 2013 to Mon 26th Aug 2013 (Opens in 66 days!)

Onslow Park, Bicton Heath, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY3 5EE

01743 792731

The Island Steam Show

Fri 23rd Aug 2013 to Mon 26th Aug 2013 (Opens in 64 days!)

Havenstreet Station, Isle of Wight, PO33 4DS

01983 882204

The Isle of Wight Steam Railway annual family extravaganza.

Great Dorset Steam Fair

Wed 28th Aug 2013 to Sun 1st Sep 2013 (Opens in 69 days!)

Tarrant Hinton, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8HX

01258 860361

Boston Steam and Vintage Festival

Sat 31st Aug 2013 to Sun 1st Sep 2013 (Opens in 72 days!)

Pimlico Farm near Boston, Lincolnshire. 1.5 miles north of Boston on A16, PE22 0TD

01205 760768

Steam and vintage vehicles, bygones, Heavy Horses, Funfair, Trade, Arena events

Malpas Yesteryear Rally

Sat 7th Sep 2013 to Sun 8th Sep 2013 (Opens in 79 days!)

Hampton, Malpas, Cheshire, SY14 8JN

01978 780749

Bicker Steam Threshing

Sat 7th Sep 2013 to Sun 8th Sep 2013 (Opens in 79 days!)

Monument Road, Bicker, Boston, Lincs, PE20 3DJ

01775 820273

Working demonstrations, Classic cars, stalls, Organs. Opens at 10am each day. Admission £3.50 children £1.00. In aid of St Swithun's Church

Bedfordshire Steam and Country Fayre

Fri 13th Sep 2013 to Sun 15th Sep 2013 (Opens in 85 days!)

Old Warden Park, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 9EA

01462 851711

Stoke Prior Steam Rally Incorporating Hanbury Vintage & Country Show

Fri 13th Sep 2013 to Sun 15th Sep 2013 (Opens in 85 days!)

Little Intall Fields, Stoke Pound Lane, off Hanbury Road, (B4091), Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 4LF

01527 575003 / 07808 173400

A great day out for all the family

Birkenhead Festival of Transport

Sat 14th Sep 2013 to Sun 15th Sep 2013 (Opens in 86 days!)

Birkenhead Park, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 4HY

Traction engines, vintage cars, buses and military vehicles, steam engines, steam boats, radio controlled model boats, sailing boats, steam powered carousel and vintage fairground. Free entry

Peter Craig Open Garden day in aid of the British Red Cross

Sun 15th Sep 2013 (Opens in 87 days!)

Southend Farm, 131 High Street, Stevenage (12 minutes walk from Stevenage Railway station)., SG1 3HS

01438 720592 or mobile 07739 727738

Once again, we are holding an open garden event at our home in Stevenage, with the organs playing. As a reminder the organs are 84 key Mortier 'Venus di Milo', 72 key Gebr Decap, 92 key Gebr Decap, 36 key J.Verbeeck. Opening times 14:00 to 17:00.

Henham Steam Rally

Sat 21st Sep 2013 to Sun 22nd Sep 2013 (Opens in 93 days!)

Southwold, Suffolk, NR34 8AQ

01502 578771

Darley Dale Transport and Country Show

Sat 21st Sep 2013 to Sun 22nd Sep 2013 (Opens in 93 days!)

Mouldridge Lane, Pikehall (A5012), DE4 2PH

07831 316582

Vintage and Classic vehicle displays, rural crafts, dog show, silver band, trade. Adults £6, OAPs £3, Children over 12 £3

North West Vintage Rally

Sat 28th Sep 2013 to Sun 29th Sep 2013 (Opens in 100 days!)

Victoria Park, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7SU

0151 471 7624

The largest gathering of organs in the the North of England, up to 50 organs expected. Open 10am until 5pm, free admission, free car-parking. Download Area Map HERE

Tinkers Park Open Day

Sat 28th Sep 2013 (Opens in 100 days!)

Tinkers Park, Main Road A272, Hadlow Down, Nr Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 4HS

Contact: Kevin Meayers

Home of the Claude Jessett Collection. Narrow Gauge Railway, Traction Engine Rides, Working Exhibits, Organ Museum, The Great Bush Railway. Adults £4, Children £1. Free car parking. Open 10am-5pm.

Cotton Fairground Organ Enthusiasts Day

Sun 6th Oct 2013 (Opens in 108 days!)

Cotton, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 4QN

Contact Jonathan Ling 01379 783350

The 27th Annual Fairground Organ Enthusiasts Day will take place at the Mechanical Music Museum, Charity Trust No 801863, Blacksmith Road Cotton Stowmarket IP14 4QN on Sunday 6th October 2012, with gates open at 10.00am. Following the format established in the 1970s by the Cotton Exhibition, this is the largest annual gathering of mechanical organs in East Anglia. In addition to the Museum's own collection of mechanical, street and cafe organs which will be demonstrated during the day, there will be twenty visiting organs drawn from across a wide geographical area. The visiting organs will be arranged both inside and outside the Museum building and will be heard playing throughout the day. The organs vary from small hand turned table-top instruments to large trailer and lorry-mounted street organs. A vintage traction engine will be in steam on the Museum's forecourt. There will be a Sales Stall in aid of Museum funds and a dealer in mechanical music- related items will also be in attendance. Light refreshments will be available. Admission is £5.00 for adults and £1.00 for children. Further information is available from Mr Jonathan Ling on 07708 890728

Milton Keynes Museum Organ Festival

Sat 12th Oct 2013 to Sun 13th Oct 2013 (Opens in 114 days!)

This is the former Twinwoods organ rally and is now bigger and better at its new venue located at the Milton Keynes Museum McConnell Drive, Wolverton. Milton Keynes, MK12 5EL

Contact Bob West, Tel: 07761 534095

Entrance to the Milton Keynes Museum for members of the public is £6. Free Camping and Museum facilities for Exhibitors.

Steam Trains and Fair Organs Oktoberfest

Sun 20th Oct 2013 (Opens in 122 days!)

Barrs Lane, Knaphill, Nr. Woking, Surrey, GU21 2JW

A festival of vintage German fairgound organs to be held in the grounds of the Mizens Miniature Steam Railway,(which will be in operation throughout the day). Guest organs to be confirmed. Craft stalls, a vintage children's fun fair, steam train rides, refreshments etc. Ample free parking.12 noon to 5pm. Adults £2 children £1 and a family ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children) £5 and the price includes a full colour programme. Download 2012 Flyer

Mechanical Organ Day

Sun 20th Oct 2013 (Opens in 122 days!)

Willow Garth, Thorne Road, Hatfield, Doncaster, DN7 6EN

Call 07752 288703 for more information

Attractions to include - Fairground Organs, Street Organs, Hand Turned Organs, Vintage Vehicles and Stationary Engines. This event is indoors and free entry. See Facebook page on Website link for more details

St Albans Organ Theatre

Sat 23rd Nov 2013 (Opens in 156 days!)

320 Camp Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 5PE

03003 656565

On Saturday 23rd November St Albans Organ Theatre will hold its first ever 'Dance Organ Day'. Aimed at enthusiasts and open to all, it is a special day devoted solely to the dance organs and their music. All attending will be able to sort through the many old books of music for the organs and listen to their favourite pieces, or try some of the unmarked books which are rarely played and date back fifty years or so. Doors open at 11.00am and the admission charge of £12.00 includes a sandwich lunch, cakes and refreshments.