Sandbach Transport Festival returns
Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th April 2025
The Sandbach Transport Festival 2025
Celebrating the town's transport heritage with the main event: A variety of vehicles from classic cars to modern classics, from trucks to planes and everything in between.
What to expect
More than just transport, the festival will combine four components to ensure entertainment for the whole family.
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Transport
Celebrating the town's transport heritage with the main event: A variety of vehicles from Sandbachs’ historic Foden/ERF heritage to then classic cars to modern classics, from trucks to planes and everything in between.
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Live Music
Showcasing local talent in a celebration of music with a carefully curated lineup of bands and acts, we have our Music on the Cobbles (Provided by Sandbach Town Council) event on Saturday with more live music from the infamous Foden Band and other local talent on the Sunday.
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Family
Lots of family friendly entertainment suitable for all ages. With Transport related attractions alongside traditional fairground, ice creams and more the younger ones will have lots to see and do.
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Food
A variety of food and drink outlets will provide an array of hot/cold food & drink as well as alcoholic beverages.
The weekend breakdown
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Foden/ERF Tribute & Entertainment
Celebrate Sandbach’s rich ERF and Foden heritage with an impressive display of well-preserved trucks. This showcase honors the town's proud manufacturing history, featuring iconic vehicles that helped shape the transport industry.
On The Edge Motorcycle Stunt Team Show
11.30am - 1.00pm - 2.15pm (Saturday only). Large Common Car Park.Fusion Extreme BMX Show
12.15pm - 1.45pm 2.15pm - 3.00pm (Saturday only). Large Common Car Park.Music Main Stage
Cobbles Area 1.00pm to 9.30pm Acts list below.Military Transport and Vehicle Display and the return of the Spitfire Aircraft, Small Car Park Outside Market Hall.
Oshkosh Striker 6×6 Engine on display until 4pm
Food Stalls and Trade Stands Around Whole Area.
Kids Fairground in Sandbach Park.
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Vehicle Display, Parade & Foden Band
A must-visit event, featuring a vibrant public showcase of modern and classic vehicles. From vintage gems to cutting-edge transport, it’s a celebration of automotive history and innovation perfect for enthusiasts and families alike.
Main Vehicle Display
Large Common Car Park - Vehicle Parade 4.00pmVintage Bus Rides
11.00am from outside the Well Pharmacy by the Commons. It will run along High Town, down Old Mill Road A533 then up the High Street back to the Commons. The bus will make about 3 journeys an hour from 11.00am to 1.00pm and then from 1.30pm to 4.00pm. (Sunday only).Music Main Stage
Cobbles Area 12.00pm to 4.00pm Foden Band and Support Brass BandMilitary Transport and Vehicle Display and the return of the Spitfire Aircraft, Small Car Park Outside Market Hall
Food Stalls and Trade Stands
Around Whole AreaKids Fairground in Sandbach Park
Live music & entertainment
Get ready to party with this sensational line-up
Saturday 26th
1.00 pm………. Stepping Lane
2.20 pm………. Glory Days
3.50 pm………. Divas - 30 mins due
5.50 pm………. Oasis Tribute Band
7.10 pm………. Abba Tribute Due
8.30 pm………. Whitney Tribute Solo
Sunday 27th
12.00 - 4.00 pm………. Foden Brass Band
Bring your vehicle
Sandbach Transport Festival offers the opportunity for transport enthusiasts to showcase their pride and joy.
We celebrate our ERF/Foden heritage
On Saturday 26th April 2025, we celebrate our town’s transport heritage and will showcase a large fleet of well-preserved ERF and Foden trucks.
Image source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/sg2012/27063227474
Sandbach Transport Festival 2025
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Address
The Commons,
Congleton Road,
Sandbach,
Cheshire,
CW11 1HZ
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Road Closures
During the weekend, it is essential that we close some roads to make it safe for the public and the attendees. Closures typically include the following:
Saturday & Sunday
6:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Sunday
9:00am - 5:30pm
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