Chipping Steam Fair

Chipping Steam Fair The only official page for Chipping Steam Fair. Next years show is Saturday 29th, Sunday 30th and Monday 31st May 2027. Chipping Steam Fair.
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Three Fun Packed Days for all the family....come along there's something for everyone, we look forward to seeing you there! We have Steam Engines, Classic Tractors, Cars, Bikes, Commercial Vehicles, Classic Plant and Machinery. Funfair, Crafts Tent, Rare breeds, Arena & Children's Entertainment & Live Music until Midnight Sat & Sun! This is a charity event run by volunteers, all proceeds go to local charities and good causes

International Volunteering Week 1st - 7th June 2026 Day 6Today’s spotlight for International Volunteering Week - Committ...
06/06/2026

International Volunteering Week 1st - 7th June 2026 Day 6

Today’s spotlight for International Volunteering Week - Committee and Working party team.

The committee, a group of dedicated individuals who meet to discuss ideas, make decisions and bring suggestions regarding the show to ensure everyone has a great visit. As previously mentioned, many are exhibitors themselves so are very knowledgeable about their sections.

At the helm as Chairman for the past 6 years is Mark, who oversees the operational side of the show. He’s been involved for over 15 years having previously been committee secretary.
Our fabulous treasurer is Tracey who, having taken on the role from mother-in-law Winefride, ensures all the bills are paid, all the accounts balance, cross checking receipts and the massive task of online banking.

We absolutely cannot forget the working group who put in hours and hours of work all year round on the field. They have a huge range of skills between them and will build, paint, repair, do groundworks, drive miles putting up signage, mark out sections, install the remembrance poppies around the village and will tackle any jobs that need doing.

Starting from the weekend before the show, three members of the team, Martyn, Hoppy and Stuart, will take leave from their full time jobs to be onsite for set up of the show when the marquee/deliveries arrive, installing the PA, and doing all the tasks that just seem to magically happen but in reality it’s down to sheer hard graft.

THANK YOU to all our Committee and Working Party. You’re simply the best!

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International Volunteering Week 1st - 7th June 2026 Day 5 - Show servicesHere at Chipping Steam Fair, we are hugely priv...
05/06/2026

International Volunteering Week 1st - 7th June 2026 Day 5 - Show services

Here at Chipping Steam Fair, we are hugely privileged to have unsung heroes who work incredibly hard over the weekend and definitely deserve a well-deserved shoutout.

Today, we are going to focus on Show Services.

Janitorial team. The unenviable task of ensuring all the toilet blocks are kept clean and tidy, replacing toilet rolls, packs of paper hand towels and letting us know if there’s any problems. It may not be the most glamorous job, but definitely appreciated by everyone. The team themselves seemed to be camera shy dodging our photographer, so instead, we’ve got one of the team bringing the facilities onsite.

Refuse collection. Many of you will have noticed the little blue tractor chugging around site emptying the many rubbish barrels ensuring the site is clear of litter. This year, it was the turn of Super Steve who did a wonderful job over the weekend - he always had a smile on his face and his lap of honour on the Monday was just epic 😂.
We can’t not also show appreciation for the amazing Izzi and her son, who also walked round site with a grabber picking up anything that was missed.

Parking and gates. We would definitely be lost without these teams. The team on the car parks are just incredible guiding visitor vehicles onsite ensuring that cars are lined up to maximise the space available. Those on the gates ensure everyone knows where they should be and assist at the end of the day when visitors and exhibitors are exiting site.

Those who book arena attractions, marquee entertainment and look after the PA and sound desk. An essential part of the show for a great atmosphere!

Secretary’s box. What the team in the box don’t know, isn’t worth knowing! They are the font of all knowledge, the point of contact for the colouring competition, raffle ticket collection, scheduling and are super helpful.

THANK YOU to all our show services team. You’re all fantastic!

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International Volunteering Week 1st - 7th June 2026 Day 4 - StewardsHere at Chipping Steam Fair, we are hugely privilege...
04/06/2026

International Volunteering Week 1st - 7th June 2026 Day 4 - Stewards

Here at Chipping Steam Fair, we are hugely privileged to have an amazing team of volunteers who do so much behind the scenes, much of it unseen but definitely not un-noticed.
Today, we are going to focus on our incredible stewards.

You’ll see our stewards in orange hi-viz jackets on site. There are 15 sections at the show - as you can imagine it takes a huge amount of work to collate and process all the entry forms so that exhibitors have all the information needed in plenty of time before arrival day.

During the show, stewards will oversee their sections, ensuring that vehicles make their way into the arena when scheduled so that the timetable runs smoothly.

Our sections are:
Working plant - Geoff
Tractors - Dan
Classic Cars - Phil
Artisan - David and Cherie
Trade Stands - Andrew
Catering - Andrew
Motorcycles - Alex
Pedal Cycles - Pam
Vintage Caravans - Beth
Landrovers - Sam
Military - Ken, David and Joanne
Large steam engines - Chris
Miniature Steam Engines - Matt
Commercial vehicles - Emma and Geoff
Stationary engines - Martyn

Although not sections, we cannot forget:
Lee and Jenson who expertly coordinate vehicles in the arena throughout the weekend and Richard who oversees Health & Safety for the show.

Many of our committee members are exhibitors themselves too so multi talented!

THANK YOU to all our stewards. You’re all superstars!

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International Volunteering Week 1st - 7th June 2026 - Day 3. Here at Chipping Steam Fair, we think every volunteer deser...
03/06/2026

International Volunteering Week 1st - 7th June 2026 - Day 3.

Here at Chipping Steam Fair, we think every volunteer deserves to be recognised as we couldn’t put on the show we do without their support.

Today, we are going to look at the team who you don’t see much of, but who are definitely vital to the show - Catering and refreshments!

The volunteers in catering are literally the fuel that keeps the show running. Based in the marquee, it’s a hive of activity serving teas/coffees, cold drinks, cakes, sandwiches and snacks; obviously for hygiene reasons, we couldn’t capture too many images in the kitchen itself, however volunteers both at the counter and “behind the curtain” are certainly never still.
They are there from very early in the morning making sandwiches fresh for the day before opening to visitors at 10am.

We certainly can’t spotlight catering without a big shoutout for Longridge Church Girls and Church Lads Brigade. For the last few years, they’ve helped out enormously wheeling the refreshment trolley around site over the duration of the show providing drinks (and not forgetting snacks) to the team ensuring everyone is hydrated and fed. They walk miles over the show weekend in all conditions and when it’s full, the trolley is not the lightest!
This year in very warm temperatures, it was no mean feat delivering lots of iced water! We absolutely love having you at the show and it’s always a pleasure.

THANK YOU to all our volunteers in catering. You’re just awesome! 🌟

International Volunteering Week 1st - 7th June 2026 - Day 2Here at Chipping Steam Fair, we like to think every day is a ...
02/06/2026

International Volunteering Week 1st - 7th June 2026 - Day 2

Here at Chipping Steam Fair, we like to think every day is a day to celebrate our amazing team of volunteers who step up every year and get stuck in. This year we had the biggest ever turnout at over 170 team members!

Today, we are going to look at the front line team, the people you see first on arrival - the Paybox!

There are 5 windows on the Paybox, and the team rotate every few hours. One thing you can guarantee that no matter who is in there, or which window you go to, you’ll be welcomed very warmly! Over the past couple of years, we’ve introduced card payments, which have made the queue move quicker. The volunteers do a fabulous job, especially this year, when it was so warm! We’re very fortunate in that many of the team love the role so much that they return every year to help out.

We love seeing both new and returning visitors, greeting families and four legged friends. It’s so lovely to see little ones, who first attended as babies, now growing up and still loving the show.

THANK YOU to all our volunteers in the paybox. You’re absolutely fabulous!

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International Volunteering Week 1st - 7th June 2026 - Day 1It’s when volunteers from all walks of life, doing all differ...
01/06/2026

International Volunteering Week 1st - 7th June 2026 - Day 1

It’s when volunteers from all walks of life, doing all different roles, in all different communities, are celebrated for the part they play - whatever amount of time that may be.

Here at Chipping Steam Fair, we like to think every day is a day to celebrate our amazing team of volunteers who step up every year and get stuck in. This year we had the biggest ever turnout at over 170 team members - we ran out of hi- viz vests at one point!

As most of you are aware, in May 2026 Chipping Steam Fair was awarded “Team of the Year” in the volunteering category at the Ribble Valley Tourism awards. This is testament to every single person involved in the show who work so hard to make it the huge success it is today. Every year it gets bigger and better and this is down to the dedication and commitment of ordinary people. Ordinary people with businesses, jobs and families, yet find the time to be a part of something incredible.

Did you know what only a very small percentage of our committee actually live in Chipping? Most travel, some are fairly local and others travel approximately an hour, to attend the monthly committee meeting.

Over the next few days, we’ll be telling you more about the team. All those people you may not see, but are most definitely vital to what we do.

For now - THANK YOU to all our volunteers. You’re simply amazing.

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We’re so very fortunate to have the best team of volunteers that an event could ask for. Every year, people turn up to ...
29/05/2026

We’re so very fortunate to have the best team of volunteers that an event could ask for. Every year, people turn up to help out for no other reward than knowing they’ve played a part in visitors having a great time.

We wanted however to give a big shoutout to three external groups of people who have been with us for a number of years now, and are firmly part of the Chipping Steam Fair family.

In no particular order, a huge thank you to:

Chorley’s Angels - David, Gail and their team are based by the secretary’s box, and provide First Aid support when needed over the weekend and are recognised by their green and yellow uniforms. They are always have a smile on their faces - even when the weather has been on the soggy side!

Community 4 x 4 Response - They have been providing support for us helping out on car parking, marshalling and vehicle movement on site and we really would be lost without them. You’ll see them in their distinctive orange hi-vis around site. Thanks to team lead Chris and volunteers from the group, they really do make a huge difference and we are very grateful.

On Tap Mobile Bars - Tina, Paul and their staff work so hard over the three days, not only when the show is open but in the evening too. The last few years, they’ve brought “Chipping Steamer” a Lancaster Brewery golden ale……made by steam!
With draught beers and lagers, ciders, wines and spirits their bars have something for everyone. The team are such a great bunch and it’s a huge pleasure to have them on board.

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26/05/2026

24 hours ago, this area was filled with people, stalls and vehicles - today there’s just bigger items left which will be gone by this evening.

Every year we look at the site after the show and wonder what magic is at work to make the field stretch to accommodate everything. We are so very fortunate to have this awesome location right in the heart of the Ribble Valley.

Once we’ve recharged our batteries, we’ll be bringing you some highlights of the 2026 show. Would you believe that the planning for 2027 will start in the next couple of weeks? Yes, really!

For your diaries, next years show will be Saturday 29th, Sunday 30th and Monday 31st May 2027. We hope to see you there…..

25/05/2026

Well folks - that’s a wrap! We’ve officially reached the end of Chipping Steam Fair 2026. This is always the hardest post to write.

What a weekend…..what a line up….. what a show! The weather has been amazing and we honestly couldn’t have asked for better.

On behalf of the staff and committee THANK YOU!! We really couldn’t put on a show without the incredible traders, exhibitors and artisans who turn up year on year to be here.

A massive thanks as always to Chris Brook - commentator extraordinaire for, as always, that incredible, encyclopaedic knowledge of all the vehicles.

To our President John Bretherton for his time and expert judging eye, not forgetting the lovely Jayne for assisting and recording all the winners.

To the huge number of volunteers (this year, think we we peaked at a whopping 170!) - you are just a-maz-ing!! Car parking, catering, paybox, toilets, marshalling vehicles, gate duty, we really couldn’t do it without you.

To all our visitors, we hope you had a fantastic time and hope to see you again next year.

We’re all off now for a well earned rest before we start to plan again for 2027!

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25/05/2026

The final toot and official end to Chipping Steam Fair 2026. What a show……..

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