A pick your own farm is holding a vintage tractor and engine show with attractions and family entertainment.

Rectory Farm PYO in Stanton St John will be hosting their first ever Tractor Festival in collaboration with their 2024 charity partner Thomley, to celebrate their 70th year of farming.

Banbury and District Vintage Ploughing Society will be bringing with them around 45 vintage tractors and a horse and cart and putting on ploughing displays and competitions throughout the weekend of September 21-22.

Banbury and District Vintage Ploughing Society will bring 45 vintage tractors (Image: Contributed) As well as getting a good look at vintage tractors, visitors can also meet a fleet of modern machines from New Holland, supplied by Turney Group, with opportunities to sit in the tractors, take photos and meet the farmers.

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​V​isitors will be able to watch potato harvesting demonstrations​ enjoy potato printing workshops​ and archery run by Thomley​, as well as face painting and a bouncy castle​​. 

​L​ocal food and coffee trucks ​w​ill also be on site, in addition to Rectory Farm shop cafe's takeaway menu. 

There will also be a small local businesses’ craft market at the event, selling a range of products from locally-grown dried bouquets, pottery, children’s clothing, candles, knitwear and handmade jewellery.

Tickets available to book online cost £3 per person (under 2s free) with 50 per cent of ticket sale profits donated to Thomley.

Info and booking: https://rectoryfarmpyo.co.uk/events/pumpkins/tractor-festival/