One of Europe’s largest trucking festivals returns to the East of England Arena & Showground on May 5th & 6th as Truckfest 2019 is held, now in its 27th year. The annual showcase for the road haulage industry and all things trucking has again attracted a large entry of road going working trucks from around the Country. These will be joined by classic trucks, recovery trucks, pristine show trucks and the latest models from the major manufacturers. A first for the show this year will be the first ‘Firefest’ a gathering of both old and new fire engines and emergency vehicles. Of the custom trucks on display one that will be making its public debut is Daniel Wilkin’s Greatest Showman DAF while making its return all the way from Poland is the 303Sqn Scania painted to commemorate the Famous Polish R.A.F. Squadron from World War Two. Another truck making its Truckfest debut will be a replica of the Kenworth from Smokey and the Bandit complete with fully painted trailer. On Sunday in the TRP main arena the lifetime achievement will be presented to an as yet undisclosed haulier while on Monday afternoon the main awards will be presented.
For those of you that like to follow the industry on-line for the first time at Peterborough there will be a bloggers village. Here you will be able to meet well known trucking bloggers Kev Tee, Luke C in an HGV, Trucker Jay, Scott Andrews, Trucker Jenko and from Sweden Angelica Larsson. The TRP main arena will see a return for Truckfest favourites the monster trucks, Swampthing and Slingshot, who will be demonstrating their car crushing ability. Joining them will be the Broke FMX freestyle motorcross demonstration team performing airborne stunts twice daily along with industry demonstrations and special guests. This year sees Truckfest revert to its more traditional guests, Sunday will see X-Factor winner and former Coronation Street actor Shayne Ward while on Monday popular former football manager and I’m A Celebrity winner Harry Redknapp makes an appearance. During the day the Plaza stage will see performances from Shayne Ward (Sunday) and Little Mixx Tribute (Monday) along with The Sound Injectors. For those staying on-site the evenings will see performances from Marty Mone, the Irish singing trucker, and top Madness tribute act Gladness.
Other attractions at the event include a fun fair, children’s characters, a model truck show, driving simulator and trade stands. The indoor arena will house a display of custom and American cars along with some trucks. Advance tickets are still available by visiting www.truckfest.co.uk and tickets will be available on the gates both days, gates opening to public at 9.00am both days.
Gary Malkin
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