Torbay Steam Fair

This year is the 40th anniversary of the Torbay Steam Fair. 

Torbay Steam Fair is now one of the biggest events on the English Riviera events calendar and attracts visitors from far and wide. Situated just outside Brixham on the main A3022, this three day event is a must for all the family

The Torbay Steam Rally Group was formed during the winter of 1986/87. 

Following the deletion of the Torbay Rally from the Devon Traction Engine Club´s Calendar, a number of local enthusiasts from Brixham who were not prepared to allow the English Riviera to be deprived of it´s Annual Steam Rally formed the Group, and through sheer hard work, one members expert knowledge of the Rally scene and sponsorship, held their first Rally on the traditional dates of the 1st weekend in August, in 1987.

Torbay Steam Fair in South Devon provides three days of attractions for the whole family and has grown to become one of the biggest in the area. While principally a Steam Fair, the gathering has expanded its attractions to its vintage brothers and sisters and now incorporates vintage cars, commercial vehicles, motorbikes, military vehicles, tractors, stationary engines, and fairground rides. The show also provides market stalls, children’s entertainment, refreshments, and a bar. The Steam Fair is run by the Torbay Steam Rally Group. The group was established in the mid-1980s to ensure that the Steam Fair would continue to run after The Devon Traction Engine Club decided they could not continue. The organisers pride themselves on being able to bring a new Steam Engine to the fair every year! Weekend visitors who are looking for accommodation may find Churston Manor, in Churston or The Quayside Hotel, in Brixham suitable places to stay. For those a little more adventurous, camping sites are located within short drives of the showground site. Check out Galmpton Touring Park, Upton Manor Farm Campsite, and Wall Park.

Steam enthusiasts can continue their weekend by riding on the Dartmouth Steam Heritage Railway. Try out Dartmouth Steam Heritage Railway’s most popular attraction, ‘The Round Robin’ which takes you on a most beautiful journey around South Devon. Departures from Paignton, Dartmouth, Kingswear, Totnes, and Torquay. Apart from the Steam Train ride, as if that wasn’t enough, there are many more things to see and do in this part of the English Riviera!
Well behaved dogs welcome.