Sandbach Transport Festival returns

Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th April 2025

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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.

Applications now open

What to expect

More than just transport, the festival will combine four components to ensure entertainment for the whole family.

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.
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.
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.
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

Foden/ERF Tribute & Entertainment

Celebrate Sandbach’s rich ERF and Foden heritage with an impressive display of well-preserved trucks. This showcase honours the town's proud manufacturing history, featuring iconic vehicles that helped shape the transport industry.
On The Edge Motorcycle Stunt Team Show
11.30am and 1.00pm and 2.15pm (Saturday ONLY) on the Scotch Common Car Park.
Fusion Extreme BMX Show
12.15pm and 1.45 pm and 3.00pm (Saturday ONLY) on the Scotch 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 on the Small Common Car Park.
Oshkosh Striker 6×6 Engine on display until 4pm
Food Stalls and Trade Stands Around Whole Area.
Kids Fairground in Sandbach Park.
Model Railway Exhibits in the Town Hall Boardroom 10.00am to 4.00pm
Vehicle Display, Parade & Foden's 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
On the Scotch Common Car Park - Vehicle Exit Parade at 4.00 led by Foden's Band
FREE Vintage Bus Rides
Starting and finishing outside The Flower Shop on Congleton Road. It will run along Congleton Road, then Offley Road/Bradwall Road, down the A533 and along Old Mill Road, then back along Congleton Road to the start. The bus will make about 3 journeys an hour starting at 11.00am to 12.20pm and then from 1.30pm to 3.45pm (Sunday ONLY)
Music Main Stage
3.30pm Foden's Brass Band
Military Transport and Vehicle Display and the return of the Spitfire Aircraft, Small Car Park Outside Market Hall
Food Stalls and Trade Stands
Around Whole Area
Kids Fairground in Sandbach Park
Model Railway Exhibits in the Town Hall Boardroom 10.00am to 4.00pm
Vehicle Parade starts at 4.00pm

Apply to drive – Sunday 27th

Live music & entertainment

Get ready to party with this sensational line-up

Saturday 26th

1.00 pm………. Stepping Lane
2.30 pm………. Glory Days
4.00 pm………. Jon Stevens Solo
5.15 pm.............Divas - Duo
6.00 pm………. Oasis Tribute Solo
7.15 pm………. Abba Tribute Duo
8.30 pm………. Whitney Tribute Solo

Sunday 27th

12 –- 3 pm………. Foden Brass Band

Bring your vehicle

Sandbach Transport Festival offers the opportunity for transport enthusiasts to showcase their pride and joy.

Apply to drive

We celebrate our ERF/Foden’s 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

Find your way around all the fun activities, vendors, available parking and more.

FREE car parking at the Boys' School Main Car Park at the Boy's Sixth Form Centre Car Park - Sandbach House both on Crewe Road

There will be FREE travel on the D&G buses 37 & 38 within the environs of Sandbach ONLY.

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Address

The Commons,
Congleton Road,
Sandbach,
Cheshire,
CW11 1HZ

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: