WSRA Steam Rally is run by a team of dedicated volunteers and takes place this year on 2nd and 3rd August at the Norton Fitzwarren showground.
The primary aim of the rally is to raise funds for the owning Charity the West Somerset Railway, (WSRA) which in turn supports the heritage of the West Somerset Railway. The Rally also aims to promote and cultivate interest in steam and vintage transport and of course to ensure a thoroughly enjoyable day out for the community and all supporters of the West Somerset Railway.
Share your skills
As you can imagine putting on the size of our event it requires several key elements and volunteers. We are looking for local businesses to help us in the following areas:
- website management
- health and safety coordination on the days of our steam rally
- testing and installing electrical cables.
We aim to support local businesses and can offer a sponsorship package as part of the deal. The rally is great fun, whether you participate as an exhibitor, volunteer as a helper.
If you are a local business and looking to sponsor events, then look no further.
We have 3 different sponsorship packages to significantly benefit us and yourself while providing promotional opportunities.
We have 10-12 thousand people visit the rally over the weekend with a wide range of attendees from across the South West. We have a highly engaged with social media platform, as well as selling around 2,500 programmes each year and advertising at local events.
In return of your sponsorship, we will offer you:
- a free pitch at our show
- entry wristbands
- advertising in our programmes
- social media exposure
- banner advertising around our arena.
Please see the sponsorship deals available here
Regular features at the Steam Rally include:
- working traction engines, tractors and road rollers.
- vintage cars, motorcycles, fire engines, buses, military and commercial vehicles.
- vintage agricultural vehicles and tractors.
stationary engines. - parades of vehicles in the ring and around the site
- demonstrations of steam engines and tractors at work.
- brake van rides on the Barnstaple line.
- beer tent and refreshments.
- family fun, children’s entertainments and model train rides.
- Artisan food and drinks, crafts and models.
