The Dig for Victory Show - A 1940's Festival

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Step Back in Time at The Dig For Victory Show

14th & 15th June 2025 |  Just outside Weston-super-Mare

Roll back the years and step into the spirit of the 1940s at The Dig For Victory Show—a festival where history isn’t just remembered, it’s relived. Set against the rolling countryside just outside Bristol, this beloved family weekend is a living, breathing tribute to Britain’s wartime home front.

Imagine this:
The distant hum of vintage engines drifts through the summer air. Laughter rings out from the fairground as swing music crackles from an old gramophone. Children march behind dashing reenactors in authentic uniform, waving their ration books and wide-eyed with wonder. The scent of baking scones and bacon baps mingles with the faint smell of engine oil and paraffin. It's not just an event—it’s like stepping through a portal in time.

The Scene is Set: Living History All Around

Wander through wartime Britain recreated in exquisite detail. From the make-do-and-mend Home Front Marquee to field kitchens and traditional farming demos, you’ll meet the characters who kept the country going, brought to life by passionate reenactors.
Marvel at restored tanks and military vehicles, and learn the stories of those who served—with gripping live displays and touching moments of remembrance.

Music, Merriment & Marquees

The Victory Marquee pulses with energy:

DJ UXB keeps spirits high with era-defining tracks on vinyl.

The Liberty Sisters sing their hearts out in perfect harmony.

Join Erica & Clive for a whirl around the dancefloor with free swing dance lessons.

Then raise a toast at the fully stocked bar—cheers to wartime camaraderie!

Tea, Treats & Tins of Treasure

Stroll the vintage stalls for original finds and retro fashion.
Sip tea from china cups in the charming tea room.
Build your dream picnic from a spread of artisan food stalls, or grab a treat to enjoy while watching the arena events unfold.

For Young Evacuees & Little Land Girls

This is a place for young imaginations to run wild. Kids can:

• Train like junior soldiers on the assault course,

• Try traditional games,

• Learn to dance the jitterbug,

• Or visit the 1940s farm to see Lumber Jills in action!

Add in vintage rides, Punch & Judy shows, and plenty of hands-on history, and you’ve got a weekend full of memories in the making.

🎺 Sunday: A Time to Remember

Join us for a poignant Service of Remembrance, soundtracked by the haunting beauty of Weston Brass, new to the festival this year.

More Than an Event—It’s an Experience

Whether you’re donning your best victory rolls or coming in modern dress, The Dig For Victory Show will sweep you up in the music, the memories, and the marvellous make-believe of yesteryear.

Book now and make this summer one to remember.