List of steam fairs


A steam fair or steam rally is a regular organised gathering of historic steam-powered vehicles and machinery, open to the public. Typical exhibits include: traction engines, steam rollers, steam wagons, and steam cars. Often, the scope is widened to include other historic exhibits such as stationary engines, internal-combustion -powered road transport, agricultural and construction vehicles, working horses, woodcraft and the like.
A typical steam fairs consists of:
  • A parade ring or track in which vehicles may be demonstrated
  • Trade and craft stalls related to the exhibits
  • Areas where vehicles may be examined more closely and the public may talk to owners and operators
  • Entertainment areas with food, drink, and evening music
  • A fairgrounds area may also be included in the event
The following is a geographic list of these gatherings, some of which are referred to as rallies or as festivals. The list does not include static steam museums unless they host a particular event that falls into the classification.
In addition there are some travelling shows powered by steam. Where these are referred to as steam fairs they are included in the list.

Australia

Canada

Ireland

Netherlands

  • Dordt in Stoom, Dordrecht - bi-annual large event in and around the historic harbour district with steam powered ships, trains, river boats and other engines.

Poland

  • Wolsztyn – ' annual steam locomotive parade held the last weekend of April near a historic roundhouse
  • Chabówka – ' "Parowozjada" - steam locomotive parade held the last weekend of August in a railway museum near the railway station

United Kingdom

Travelling shows

United States