From the 1920’s right up to the late 1990’s here is your complete guide to vintage events in and around Cheshire.
24th April
The Cheshire Vintage Fashion Fair
Don’t miss the largest Vintage Event in Chester, now in its 11th Year! Enjoy browsing 50 fabulous Stalls inside the newly refurbished Main Grandstand at Chester Racecourse. Traders from around the UK will offer for sale some of the very finest Vintage Clothing from the 1920s-1970s, together with jewellery, prints, textiles and more.
Admission: Adults £3 Students £2.50
Address: Chester Racecourse, New Crane Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2LY
http://www.chester-races.co.uk/event/vintage-fashion-fair
14th – 15th May
National Mills Power: Vintage Power
Find hydrams, cogs, cams, clutches, hoists, gears, torque and talks at Stretton Watermill on a weekend of vintage fun. Join the national celebration of wind and watermills and expect a technical tour with a focus on vintage power.
Stretton Watermill, Mill Lane, Stretton (near Farndon), SY14 7JA
http://events.westcheshiremuseums.co.uk/event/national-mills-weekend-vintage-power
21st May
Judy’s Affordable Vintage Fair – Kilo Sale
Judy’s Affordable Vintage Fair has been providing Vintage fans with Affordable Vintage clothing, homewares and accessories since 2005. The Vintage Kilo Sale returns to Manchester Metropolitan Student Union, where you can choose between hundreds of different styles and pay by weight. Pay just £15 per kilo, which is approximately 4-5 items.
Admission: Private Trade Hour 10-11am, Earlybird Entry 11am-12pm £3, General Entry 12-4pm £1.50
Manchester Metropolitan Student Union, 21 Higher Cambridge Street, Manchester, M15 6AD
http://www.judysvintagefair.co.uk/events/manchester-vintage-clothing-kilo-sale-3
29th May
Knutsford Antiques, Collectors and Vintage Fair
Shepherd & Williams are very proud to present ‘The Knutsford Antiques & Collectors Fair’, a fantastic day out in the picturesque Cheshire village, and the ideal opportunity for you to find something perfect to complement your home, collection or wardrobe.
Admissions: Open 9.00am - 15.30pm (trade early), Entry £2.00, Concessions £1.50 (Children Free)
Knutsford Leisure Centre,Westfield Drive, Cheshire WA16 0BL
29th-30th May
Classic Car Show
The grounds at Capesthorne Hall will play host to an array of classic show vehicles, displayed next by a lake on the lawns of the magnificent location. On the first day of the event, the courtyard directly outside Capesthorne will be filled with stunning Jaguars from the Cheshire, Staffs & Wirral Jaguar Enthusiasts Club. As always there will be an all day concours competition, with live commentary in the arena, plus an extensive autojumble and trade village. On the second day you can enjoy the North West Mercedes Benz Day and American Auto Club Day.
Admission: Adult: £8, Child (7-14yrs) £3, Under 7s Free
Congleton Rd, Siddington, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 9JY
http://www.capesthorne.com/events/events/car-show-2.html
16th-17th July
Vintage Festival at Speke Hall
Back by popular demand! See beautiful veteran and classic cars, grab a bargain in our fabulous vintage market and listen to some retro music.
Admission: Normal entry fees 11am-5pm
Speke Hall, The Walk, Liverpool L24 1XD
http://www.cheshirelife.co.uk/out-about/events#/cheshire-life/venue/speke-hall-garden-and-estate
27th September (Last Sunday of every month)
Retro Sundays – Vintage Fair
Upstairs at Leaf on Bold St is transformed into a delight of vintage stalls selling clothing, accessories, jewellery and more. Expect to find lots of treasures from the North West and beyond on the last Sunday of every month at Leaf on Bold Street.
Free Entry
Leaf on Bold Street, 65-67 Bold St, Liverpool, L14EZ, United Kingdomwww.pillboxvintage.com/home.html
4th October
Open Day & Vintage Fair
Victoria Baths will be hosting an Open Day to remember, take the opportunity to explore the baths and browse 30 stalls at their Vintage Fair showcasing vintage fashion, homeware and furniture some dating as far back as the 1920’s.
Admission: Adults, £4* / £3, Admission & Guided Tour £7* / £6 (*Gift Aid Price) FREE for under 16s and Friends of VB
Victoria Baths, Hathersage Road, Manchester, United Kingdom, M13 0FE
www.victoriabaths.org.uk/visit/2015/vintage
25th October
The Vintage Home Show
Discover Vintage will host The Vintage Home Show at the Victoria Baths in Manchester, presenting mid 20th century vintage furniture, ceramics, textiles and lighting and art. Alert your neighbourhood interior buffs as items on sale will be from the early 1940’s and 1950’s all the way to 1970’s.
Admission: Adults: £3 Pay on the door (£5 trade entry at 10.30am)
Victoria Baths, Hathersage Road, Manchester, United Kingdom, M13 0FE
