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Retro Festival offers a stroll, twist and jive down memory lane




The largest vintage festival in the South of England has returned to West Berkshire.

RetroFestival attracted large crowds to Newbury Showground over the weekend.

The outfits were out of this world
The outfits were out of this world

The festival is a celebration of wings, wheels, speed, steam, music and dance and that is exactly what it delivered.

The space was filled with live music, dancing, classic cars and so much more from Friday to Sunday.

Caravans filled the grounds with people setting up camp and getting ready for a weekend of fun and blasts from the past.

Peter and Emma Kent outside their 1951 caravan
Peter and Emma Kent outside their 1951 caravan

And of course they were all dressed to impress, donning iconic vintage prints, swing dresses and jewellery.

During the day, there were a range of vintage and retro stalls open from collections of unusual artefacts and vintage apparel to old movie posters, vinyl records and jewellery.

101 Airbourne Steve Applegate and Steve Martin
101 Airbourne Steve Applegate and Steve Martin

Artisan foodie pop-ups and crafty creators also got in on the action.

Attendees got their dancing shoes on for the Spitfire Tea Dance featuring swing dancers.

Keith Rance and Nicky George
Keith Rance and Nicky George

There was also a fashion show showcasing some of the finest vintage items.

Dancers also enjoyed the best of rock at the Black Hanger stage.

Steve Dryer and Tara Smith from JiveRevive
Steve Dryer and Tara Smith from JiveRevive

Lovers of music made sure to catch the Ricky Tick stage in the evenings with ska, 80s mod revival and a bit of Northern Soul.

Classic cars lined up along the green as visitors took a stroll down memory lane.

In addition to the vehicle and music, airbourne re-enactments were also enjoyed.

Retro Fesitval
Retro Fesitval

RetroFestival has raised thousands for various children’s charities over the years through donations and money raised through charity T-shirt sales, carabet tickets and show guide sales.

RetroFestival is gearing up for another year of vintage fun. Early bird bookings are already open.



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