Tractor Classes
Every year, we are delighted to bring you a display of vintage tractors and farm machinery. These machines have worked the land since the early 1900s in ever-evolving forms. The tractor as we know it began with the iconic ‘grey Fergie’ and then the David Brown marque, the latter of special importance due to it being manufactured locally in Meltham. Many are still in use today and kept running with the pride and dedication of their owners, who like nothing better than sharing their passion with visitors to the Show. Everyone who comes to the show loves the tractors which are such an integral part of this historic agricultural event. During the day, please stop to speak to the tractor owners. In the afternoon, the Tractors will parade in the main Ring when visitors have the opportunity to admire them in motion, and choose the Best Tractor by applauding the loudest.
Applications to take part in Honley Show 2024 are now invited for tractors that were built prior to 1991.
The Vintage tractor and Farm machinery display is always very popular and we hope that you will support us once more. The established local road run will take place again this year, allowing tractor owners to give their vehicles a pipe-opener and advertise the Show before assembling at the field. There will another chance to show off your treasured vehicles in the Tractor Parade held in the afternoon in the Main Ring
Tractors at Honley Show in 2024
Tractors will not be divided into different classes this year; there will only be vintage. Also, we have decided that rather than having prizes and trophies we will present every tractor driver with a Honley Show Rosette. There will be one trophy awarded for the tractor that is voted the best in the show (kindly donated by Simon Blyth) We will be parading in the main ring during the afternoon. Times are yet to be confirmed.
Tractor Run
Tractor Runs always prove popular, and are a fantastic way to draw attention to charities and events. Following on from the success of the tractor exhibits driving through the local area to the show venue since the Show resumed after the pandemic, we are pleased to be holding the Tractor Run this year. We propose to assemble at The Ford Inn at 8.30am and then undertake a short road run arriving at the show ground at 10.00am.
Vintage Farm Machinery
In addition to the tractors, we are still particularly keen to encourage any agricultural implements to be included at the showground as these are always of great interest to the public. We would love to see more vintage machinery and agricultural equipment. Please ask amongst your friends and family – they must be out there hiding in barns! Arrangements will be made for these to be on the showground in the tractor area at 8.30am.
Below you will find an entry form, an insurance declaration form and request for information regarding your tractor/agricultural implement, which I would be grateful if you would complete and return to myself at the address below before 17th June 2024. All exhibits must be pre-booked. No exhibits will be accepted on the day.
A dashboard pass will be required if you are bringing your agricultural implement on a trailer. This will be emailed to you to print off, along with any further instructions. If you are unable receive an email or print off, please include a stamped addressed envelope to receive your pass which will be posted to you in good time before the show day. Those taking part will receive one free entry ticket to the show.
Please be aware that if you are not taking part in the Tractor, you will need to be in the Tractor area by 9.00am at the latest as there will be no vehicle movement on the showfield after this time until 5.00pm.
If you know of anybody with a vintage tractor or implement who may wish to attend, please let them know that the entry forms are here. There is no fee to exhibit tractors and agricultural equipment.
Section Secretary
John Torley
54 River Holme View, Brockholes HD9 7BP 07724 866441 jjtorley@gmail.com