Shackerstone Family Festival is situated
close to the Leicestershire, Warwickshire border. It offers a two days of
events on the first weekend (3th and 4th) of September.
In recent years the Steam and Canal Festival has taken over the village of
Shackerestone for one weekend. This event is run by the villagers of
Shackerstone, the Shackerstone Railway Society and the Ashby Canal
Association. The money raised from the show is jointly split between the
three groups and a donation toward charity.
The main area is the field located close to both the village, canal and
railway station. The field includes the arena, craft tent, beer tent, trade stands and the
majority of the vehicle, machinery and other displays.
In previous years the main arena has been home to many different displays
throughout the weekend. Marching bands, historical battle re-enactments,
stunt men, vehicle parades, parachutists, TA heavy equipment demonstrations
and even cow-pat lotteries (surreal, but true!).
There are a selection of vintage canal barges on display and traction
engines can be seen working on the station car park with the occasional trip
to the local pubs to refuel the drivers'. ...and of course the is also
the opportunity to ride on the railway during the day.
There is truly something to appeal to nearly everyone at this event.
Camp at the Show in your Tent, Caravan or Motorhome
Camping is from Friday 2nd September from 10am.
The special advance booking price to UKCampsite.co.uk Members will be £10
off the normal booking fee. The booking fee is further discounted for
bookings made prior to 15th July. The normal public prices are to be
announced prior to Easter. The cost for single campers
is still to be determined.
The fee includes:
Your pitch from Friday to Sunday
Free entry to both days of the Festival upon display of wristbands
(see application allowance)
Access to Friday night in the Real Ale Marquee and Refreshment area
(not open to the public)
Access to Saturday nights entertainment in the Real Ale Marquee and
Refreshment area (not open to the public)
Discounted rail tickets on the Battlefield Line subject to
availability
Site security in operation from Friday 10am to Sunday 6pm
UKCampsite.co.uk members in their own designated area
Facilities for campers include
Level grassed field with running water, Elson tank and toilets including
disabled. NO showers or power. Security on site from Friday evening until
close on Sunday. Catering on site all weekend. Entertainment on Friday and
Saturday evenings for campers and those taking part in the festival (not
open to the general public)
The
booking forms are now available to be downloaded and you can view and
print them here. Print it out, fill it in, and send it off (don't forget to include a SAE) to the address on page two of the form.
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Attractions Scheduled for 2011
SATURDAY 3rd September
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight full ‘three ship’ aerial display Lancaster, Spitfire & Hurricane
Breathtaking aerial display from the Breitling Wing Walkers
One of Britains top stunt man/escape artist Mark Stannage
SUNDAY 4th September
Yak aerobatic team display by ‘Aerostars’
‘ORC’ a fantastic Joust and Stunt show from Rockin’ Horse Productions
Bob Hogg sheepdogs with Duck Herding and Sheep Racing with the first ShackieNational
Battle of the Marching Bands
SATURDAY and SUNDAY
Lawn Mower Racing returns by popular request - Wild West Arena from the Lincoln County Regulators
All things Pirates with “Bandits of the Sea” from Tempus Experientia
Simon Tebbutts Birds of Prey Demonstration - Piston Ring Youth Motorcycle Club Display Team
Shackiesaurus Children’s Club with the Antics Crew
In the Beer Festival you will find Phase One Steel Band & Karls Bavarian Brass Band
British Fly Ball Association Tournament – Canine Arena for Obedience and Agility Displays
Huge Classic Car, Commercial & Vintage Bike Rally - Traction Engines – Working Narrow Boats Many other Canal Narrow Boats - Steam and Diesel Locomotives - Miniature Train Rides
The
booking forms are now available to be downloaded and you can view and
print them here. Print it out, fill it in, and send it off (don't forget to include a SAE) to the address on page two of the form.
Amazing family weekend with old steam engines, classic car displays, market stalls, and full catering and bar. And camping on site - Save £25 by booking in advance.
