Somersham
Suffolk
Suffolk
Suffolk
Saturday 4th July 2026 12:01pm
Location: Playing Field, Somersham, Suffolk IP8 4PF
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Lots of vehicles have now registered for the CAR SHOW at Somersham Wheelie Fun Day (SWFD) - so we’re all looking forward to great day on Saturday 4th July!
You can still register for free……to join our cherished-vehicle show, to display vehicles (or anything with wheels!) please contact - Adam - 07963 763247 - swfd@autoanimals.co.uk
If you’re planning to come along on the day, it’s still useful for Adam to know there’s a chance you’ll turn up, so please do let him know - thank you!
All vehicles present on the day will be entered for our 2026 Wheelie Vehicle Awards:
:: CLEANEST VEHICLE
:: BEST CLASSIC
:: BEST RETRO
:: BEST PERFORMANCE / MODIFIED
:: BEST IN SHOW
Our judges look forward to seeing all the great vehicles, and fabulous owners, drivers, passengers, families and friends!
THIS YEAR’S AWARDS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT 4:30PM ALONGSIDE THE RAFFLE DRAW
:: WANT YOUR VEHICLE IN THE SHOW NEXT YEAR?
:: PLEASE GET IN TOUCH - WE’D LOVE TO SEE YOU IN 2027!
To help in any way or for general enquiries - Terry Fordham, Co-ordinator - and Chair, Somersham & District Community Association - registered as a Charity No. 304816
Mobile: 07733 226898
Email: wheelieenquiries@btinternet.com
Social Media Find us on Facebook
:: OUR SPONSORS, SUPPORTERS AND FUNDERS
Ashworth Financial | Bacton Transport | Binder Ltd | Cory Brothers | NFU Mutual Lavenham | Palmer Fencing | Somersham Parish Council | Tubeway | Turners Blinds, Awnings and Shutters | Vitavia Greenhouses
ABOUT US
:: Wheelie Fun Day is coordinated by and raises funds for the Somersham & District Community Association, registered as Charity Number 1214025
:: Somersham Football Club, Somersham Tennis Club, Auto Animals, Somersham and Great Blakenham Cycle Speedway, Somersham Youth Club, The Duke of Marlborough and numerous local volunteers and sponsors support the planning and co-ordination of the annual Wheelie Fun Day - thank you to one & all!!!
WHEELIE FUN DAY - SATURDAY 4th JULY 2026
:: FREE VEHICLE SHOW | Classic Cars & Motorbikes | Retro, Modified & Performance Cars | Awards & Prizes | Tractors & Off-Roaders / 4x4s | Norfolk & Suffolk 4x4 Response | Auto Jumble Stall |
:: LIVE ENTERTAINMENT | on stage from 11:30am to 10pm |
-----30 min Sets-----
11:30 - Pluck ‘n’ Squeeze
12:00 - Sarah Beth of The Three Chordettes
12:30 - Fox Academy Dance School, Stowmarket
13:00 - Hadleigh Community Choir
13:30 - Matt Whitton
14:00 - The Frestonians
14:30 - Phil Eden
15:00 - The Common Chords
-----Hour Sets-----
15:30 - Under The Bridge
16:30 - Interlude for Grand Raffle Draw and Vehicle Awards
17:00 - Jess Davey (Band)
18:00 - Caution Horses
19:00 - T B C
20:00 - Epix
21:00 - Jax&Co
22:00 - End
:: ATTRACTIONS | Skateboard Coaching | Cycle Speedway Tournament | Suffolk Punch horses (John Latham, Little Blakenham, Suffolk) | Wheelwright (Gus Kitson, Sibton, Suffolk) | Harrier Hawk Falconry Display (Jamie the Hawkman) |
:: FOOD AND DRINK | German Swing Grill | Yellow Street Food Bus | Mexican Street Food | Barista coffee & Other Hot Drinks | Pick-n-Mix | Ice-Cream Van & Donut Stall | Homemade Cakes | Cider | Local Real Ales from the Barrel | Soft Drinks Bar | The Duke of Marlborough Cocktails & Wine Bar |
:: FAMILY FUN | Grand Raffle & Tombolas | Play Area | Face Painting | Hoopla & other Fête Games | Tennis Courts | Bric-a-brac | Bookstalls | Jewellery, Craft and other market stalls | Wool-spinning demonstration | and much more!
:: FÊTE GAMES | Splat the Rat | Hoopla |Tin Can Alley | Quoits | Teddy Ball | Yellow and Red Ball | Lolly Luck | Sponge Race | Balance Ball | Spelling Game |
:: WHEELIE GRAND RAFFLE | not-to-be-missed! Last year's prizes included family day tickets & vouchers to Jimmy's Farm, Crown Pools, Baylham Rare Breeds Farm, Regal Cinema, Jump In, Orwell River Cruises, Go Frolic!, New Wolsey Theatre and….. champagne!
BUY YOUR TICKETS, sold on the day from the Grand Raffle HQ at the Community Pavilion.
Draw to be held circa 16:30 at our entertainment stage, during the afternoon of Wheelie Fun Day.
To help in any way or for general enquiries - Terry Fordham, Co-ordinator - and Chair, Somersham & District Community Association - registered as a Charity No. 304816
Mobile: 07733 226898
Email: wheelieenquiries@btinternet.com
Social Media Find us on Facebook
:: OUR SPONSORS, SUPPORTERS AND FUNDERS
Ashworth Financial | Bacton Transport | Binder Ltd | Cory Brothers | NFU Mutual Lavenham | Palmer Fencing | Somersham Parish Council | Tubeway | Turners Blinds, Awnings and Shutters|Vitavia Greenhouses
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