Tractor Fest 2024 which was held at Newby Hall had more attraction than ever!
A record-breaking number of enthusiasts and families enjoyed the sights and sounds of Tractor Fest at the weekend – the largest tractor festival in the UK.
Now in its 18th year, the show attracted 15,000 visitors over the two days with more than 1,600 vintage and modern tractors on display and 1,000 other exhibits including the largest-ever display of stationary engines.
Award-winning Newby Hall and Gardens, Ripon was the magnificent setting for Tractor Fest, organised by the Yorkshire Vintage Association (YVA), held on 8th and 9th June.
Major themes and displays this year included orange tractors, European vehicles, and the marking of the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings which saw the Ripon Community Poppy Project’s life-sized knitted tank taking pride of place in Newby’s grounds.
YVA chair Kevin Watson said:
“This year was our biggest celebration of agricultural machinery with more than 2,500 exhibits on display in 120 acres of Newby’s beautiful parkland.
“Enthusiasts and tractor lovers from across the UK and the world travel to the show which proves year on year to be a fantastic family weekend.”
Tractor Fest is sponsored by Europe’s leading agricultural and machinery auctioneer Cheffins, The National Vintage Tractor & Engine Club (NVTEC), and Econ Engineering.
The show is also supported by Ripon Farm Services.

Ripon couple's 'terrifying' ordeal after being forced into New York snowstorm
New Indian restaurant to open in Harrogate
Eden Camp Modern History Museum under new ownership
Martin House hits £2million fundraising target
Knaresborough choir celebrates double competition success
Charity burlesque night to be held in Harrogate
Police renew appeal following criminal damage in Knaresborough
Leeds Bradford Airport opens new multi-faith room
Plans for 46 new homes in Masham to be debated
Senior North Yorkshire councillor admits errors in school transport policy
Harrogate MP backs decision to release 'Andrew files'
Harrogate Town Women to face Leeds United
MP and Green Councillors call for Harrogate Spring Water decisions to be made in public
Harrogate local to take on The Great Wall of China this September
Harrogate named a finalist in the UK Wellbeing Living Awards 2026
North Yorkshire councillor describes parking fee increase as "stealth tax"
Total Wipeout-themed event to return to Harrogate
Oatlands Infants wins national award for inclusion
New local theatre company brings first play to Harrogate
Jail and Bail: How to support Harrogate Theatre fundraiser


