History

 

The first Chipping Steam Fair was held in 1998 to support efforts to raise funds for a new Village Hall. What was originally seen as a one-off event has, through the overwhelming success of that first event, now become a firm fixture in the calandar of many enthusiasts.

Over 10,000 visitors and upward of 450 exhibitors supported that first event. The following two years saw a steady increase in both visitors and exhibitors. The hard-earned efforts of all involved in both organising and running the event have continued to be rewarded. Sadly, the 2001 event was reluctantly cancelled following the outbreaks of Foot and Mouth which plagued so much of the countryside during the year. Undaunted, however, the organisaing Committee rolled up their sleeves to make the 2002 event successful enough to compensate for the disappointment of 2001. Although the 2002 event was, once again, a huge success the 2003 event was cancelled due to the poor state of the ground following heavy rain and the threat of further rains to come. The events of both 2004 and 2005 have surpassed those of previous years.

The event used to be held at the Chipping Show Ground. The village is beautifully situated in the Forest of Bowland and the exquisite setting of the Ground, in the shadow of Parlick Pike and the Bowland Fells, added to the wonderful experience that all show visitors witness. From 2004 the Show moved to a new location just as picturesque and just as accessible about three quarters of a mile outside the village on the Clitheroe road.

So as we look forward again to the last weekend in May in eager anticipation we hope that you are able to join us in what we are sure will be a great show! Each show promises a number of new attractions to make the Chipping Steam Fair one of the North Wests premier attractions.