Sat 4th - Sun 5th Apr 2026 Cumbria Easter Rally
Tasker Light Tractor
Bus on the fells
Leyland Comet - photo credit: Michael Richardson
Ford E83 photo credit Michael Richardson
Albion Chieftan BRS - photo credit Michael Richardson
The rally, which is free to both public and exhibitors, has about 250 examples of commercial working vehicles from the last century displayed on about 7 site locations in the 2 towns. All locations, which can be as much as 5 miles apart, are connected by a free regular classic bus and coach service.
There are also Edwardian fairground roundabouts and a steam shooting gallery, catering and trade stalls. The local population have taken to the rally with such enthusiasm over the years that many charity stalls are erected along the main streets.
The rally has grown to be one of the largest and most successful commercial vehicle rallies in the country and attracts entries from as far afield as Aberdeen, London, South Wales and Cornwall. The many thousands of visitors give a well needed early-in-the-year economic boost to the two communities and the atmosphere is terrific.
Some more local events you may be interested in...
Sun 21st Jun 2026: Lakes Classic Vehicle Show
Staveley Recreation Ground, Main Street, Staveley, between Windermere and Kendal, Cumbria, LA8 9LN.
Sun 21st Jun 2026: Model Railway Show
Kirkby Stephen East Heritage Centre 2026
South Road ,
Kirkby Stephen,
Cumbria.
Tel: 01768 371 700.
Buses / Country Fayre / Railways / Santa
Sat 4th Jul 2026: Skelton Show
Old Park,
Hutton-in-the-Forest,
Nr Penrith,
Cumbria,
CA11 9TH.
Tel: 07473 255 788.
Classic Cars / Commercial Vehicles / Country Fayre / Motorbikes / Stationary Engines / Tractors
Sat 11th - Sun 12th Jul 2026: Kirkby Stephen in the 1940s Weekend
Kirkby Stephen East Heritage Centre 2026
South Road ,
Kirkby Stephen,
Cumbria.
Tel: 01768 371 700.
Sat 18th Jul 2026: Barrow Festival of Transport
Barrow Town Centre, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, .
Buses / Classic Cars / Commercial Vehicles / Fire Appliances / Motorbikes
Sat 25th - Sun 26th Jul 2026: Cumbria Steam Gathering
Cark Airfield,
Flookburgh,
Grange-over-Sands,
Cumbria,
LA11 7LS.
Tel: 07825 369 601.
Classic Cars / Commercial Vehicles / Fairground / Military / Miniature Steam / Motorbikes / Stationary Engines / Steam and Vintage Rallies / Tractors
Sun 23rd Aug 2026: Cumbria Classic & Motorsport Show
Dalemain Estate, Nr Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 0HB.
Sat 19th - Sun 20th Sep 2026: VET Demonstration Working Weekend
Threlkeld Quarry & Mining Museum 2026
Threlkeld Quarry,
Threlkeld,
Keswick,
Cumbria.
