I am pleased to invite you to the Newark Vintage Tractor & Heritage Show at Newark Showground on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November 2026. Please reply to [email protected] by Friday 30 October to confirm your attendance, and we’ll email your tickets to the show. There are 49 classes covering tractors, plant, commercials, horticulture, stationary engines and implements. Alongside hundreds of heritage machines on display, there will be a packed programme of attractions, including:
All Things Ferguson : a celebration of six major anniversaries in the Ferguson and Massey Ferguson story, from the Ferguson Model A of 1936 to the Massey Ferguson 3000 Series of 1986. 60 years of John Deere in the UK and Ireland : a special Best John Deere in Show class on Saturday, with John Deere’s own 1966 4020 shown alongside the brand new 6 Series. 50 years of the Q Cab : a special class marking the 1976 regulations that transformed life in the tractor cab. Fordson 500, 30 years on : commemorating the 1996 gathering that brought more than 1,000 Fordson and Ford tractors to the showground. More milestones : the centenary of the Lister D stationary engine, 70 years of the McCormick International B250, and a celebration of drainage machinery. Brown & Co Vintage Auction : from 10am on Saturday. Last year’s sale featured more than 450 lots. Sunday Sort Out : a favourite for parts, spares and the occasional hidden gem. Tractor and trailer rides throughout the weekend, plus the awards ceremony on Saturday evening. Remembrance Service : Sunday 8 November at 10.45am in the George Stephenson Exhibition Hall. Vintage parts, memorabilia and many more trade stands. Press Office sign in
Upon arrival, please sign in at the Press Office in the Lady Eastwood Centre . The Press Office will be open throughout both days from 9am, where the team can assist you with any requests during your visit. If you would like to bring a colleague, please let us know in advance.
The event will provide you with:
Exclusive access to the press room and free Wi-Fi The chance to see hundreds of exhibits and interview exhibitors and clubs Complimentary food and light refreshments Photography & Filming
Photography and filming are welcome throughout the event. When photographing or filming children, please ensure permission has been obtained from a parent or guardian before capturing close-up or identifiable images. We would also be grateful if you could share any published imagery or coverage with us following the event.
Drone Operations
Drone filming is welcome by prior arrangement. If you are planning to operate a drone at the show, please let us know before the event and provide the following information:
CAA registration details, including your Operator ID (and Flyer ID where applicable) Public liability insurance details Risk Assessment and Method Statement (RAMS) Details of your drone (make, model and weight) A brief flight plan outlining intended operating locations, times, etc. Any relevant operational authorisations or pilot competency qualifications where required To help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors, drone operations will be subject to agreed flight procedures and designated operating areas. If you are planning to bring a drone, please let us know in advance so we can share the complete process before the event. We are happy to accommodate drone filming where possible, but all flights must be approved ahead of time and carried out in accordance with the agreed procedures. Unfortunately, drone operation will not be permitted without prior notification and approval.
We look forward to welcoming you to Newark.
Many thanks,
Ben,
Ben Pike | 07832 168560 | evecommunications.co.uk
Source: industry press release.