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 fair 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 (often, a beer tent) with food, drink, and evening music
A fairground 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.
Dordt in Stoom, Dordrecht - (1985- ) bi-annual large event in and around the historic harbour district with steam powered ships, trains, river boats and other engines.[4]
Poland
Wolsztyn – (1993- ) annual steam locomotive parade held the last weekend of April near a historic roundhouse
Chabówka – (2005- ) "Parowozjada" - steam locomotive parade held the last weekend of August in a railway museum near the railway station
The Dover Steam Show – (1964- ) Annual show hosted by Tuscarawas Valley Pioneer Power Association[35]
Great Steamboat Race - (1963- ) annual round trip race from Louisville, Kentucky to Jeffersonville, Indiana and back between steamboats on the Ohio River[36]
Steamstock: An Antiquarian Exposition in Point Richmond, CA is an annual event held in July in a former Ford motor factory, next to the Rosie the Riveter Museum.[46]
Tall Stacks - held every 3 or 4 years in Cincinnati, Ohio since 1988; is a fair for steam powered riverboats.[47]
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 fair 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 (often, a beer tent) with food, drink, and evening music
A fairground 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.
Dordt in Stoom, Dordrecht - (1985- ) bi-annual large event in and around the historic harbour district with steam powered ships, trains, river boats and other engines.[4]
Poland
Wolsztyn – (1993- ) annual steam locomotive parade held the last weekend of April near a historic roundhouse
Chabówka – (2005- ) "Parowozjada" - steam locomotive parade held the last weekend of August in a railway museum near the railway station
The Dover Steam Show – (1964- ) Annual show hosted by Tuscarawas Valley Pioneer Power Association[35]
Great Steamboat Race - (1963- ) annual round trip race from Louisville, Kentucky to Jeffersonville, Indiana and back between steamboats on the Ohio River[36]
Steamstock: An Antiquarian Exposition in Point Richmond, CA is an annual event held in July in a former Ford motor factory, next to the Rosie the Riveter Museum.[46]
Tall Stacks - held every 3 or 4 years in Cincinnati, Ohio since 1988; is a fair for steam powered riverboats.[47]