Sandbach Transport Festival will return
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th April 2026
The Sandbach Transport Festival 2026
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.
The Festival is a non-political event, and all exhibitors and traders should refrain from displaying banners, rosettes, flags etc that promote political issues or causes. Thanks for your cooperation in this matter.
What to expect
More than just transport, the festival will combine four components to ensure entertainment for the whole family.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Foden/ERF Tribute & Entertainment
On The Edge Motorcycle Stunt Team Show – 11.30am & 1.00pm & 2.15pm Saturday ONLY on the Scotch Common Car Park
Fusion Extreme BMX Show – 12.15pm & 1.45 pm & 3.00pm Saturday ONLY on the Scotch Common Car Park
Music Main Stage on the Cobbles 1.00pm to 9.30pm
Military Transport and Vehicle Display with the Spitfire Aircraft on the Small Common Car Park
Food Stalls and Trade Stands
Children’s Fairground in Sandbach Park
Model Railway Exhibits in St Mary’s Church Hall 10.00am to 4.00pm
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Vehicle Display, Parade & Foden's Band
Main Vehicle Display on the Scotch Common Car Park
Exit PARADE at 4.00pm
FREE Vintage Bus rides – Start & finish by The Flower Shop Congleton Road
11.00; 11.20; 11.40; 12.00; 12.20; 1.30; 1.50; 2.10; 2.45; 3.05; 3.25; 3.45
Music Main Stage on the Cobbles 1.00pm to 4.00pm
3.00 pm Foden’s Band
Military Transport and Vehicle Display with the Spitfire Aircraft on the Small Common Car Park
Food Stalls and Trade Stands
Children’s Fairground in Sandbach Park
Model Railway Exhibits in St Mary’s Church Hall 10.00am to 4.00pm
Live music & entertainment
Get ready to party with this sensational line-up
Saturday 25th
1.00 pm………. TBC
2.30 pm………. TBC
4.00 pm………. TBC
5.15 pm............ TBC
6.00 pm………. TBC
7.15 pm………. TBC
8.30 pm………. TBC
Sunday 26th
1.00pm………. TBC
2.00pm………. TBC
3.00pm………. Foden's Band
Bring your vehicle
Sandbach Transport Festival offers the opportunity for transport enthusiasts to showcase their pride and joy.
We celebrate our ERF/Foden’s heritage
On Saturday 25th April 2026, 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 2026
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 317, 37 and 38 within the environs of Sandbach ONLY - to be confirmed.
Address
The Commons,
Congleton Road,
Sandbach,
Cheshire,
CW11 1HZ
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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:
Saturday & Sunday
6:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday – Parade route
The Parade will leave from the Scotch Common Car Park proceeding along Congleton Road past the Town Hall and down the High Street. The Parade will disperse at the traffic lights on Old Mill Road.
4:000pm Start
Sunday
9:00am - 5:30pm
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