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Despite an unfortunate clash of dates, beyond our control, but aided by some beautiful weather the show was very successful. I'm sure that everyone who came will want to come again next year, and I can promise that it will be bigger and better, and will not clash. The details of 2026 will be here shortly, and the online ticketing will again be available for those who prefer the ease and certainty of buying in advance.
Thank you to everyone who came along to enjoy the day, the traders, caterers, entertainment and of course the exhibitors.
For exhibitors there are be online applications as well as the usual entry forms
A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE MIDSUMMER VINTAGE SHOW
The show started in 1977 when a small group from the newly-formed Wessex Stationary Engine Club held a rally at Kilmersdon Hill. In the following years WSEC exhibited at the Camerton Rally, held rallies at Longleat, including the first 1000 Engine Rally, underground at Monkton Farleigh, and Cheddar football ground, where they stayed until 1991. By then it was becoming difficult to fit everything in the football ground whilst observing their requirements, so it was very fortunate that a larger field became available just outside Semington. Apart from weather problems and the current pandemic the show was held there until our last show in 2018. After being rained off in 2019 and cancelled due to Covid in 2020 and 2021 we are now planning our latest show at the White Horse Country Park, still organised by a small but enthusiastic group of volunteers.
