1940s Weekender
Saturday, June 6, 2026 -- Sunday, June 7, 2026, 1000 - 1700
Join us for a weekend packed full of 40's Living History and Nostalgia 1940s Weekender and AirFest* come together !
Based on an original 1940's RAF station, Shobdon Airfield, nr Leominster. HR6 9NR
Initially a British Army camp used as a reception point for Dunkirk evacuees in 1940, the site was later developed into an airfield, with runways constructed in 1943. The airfield provided critical training for airborne operations, including the invasion of Sicily, the D-Day landings in Normandy, and the Battle of Arnhem.
Our unique event will bring you;
Living History and Re-Enactment Groups (Inc German / AXIS - If offended DO NOT BUY A TICKET)
Warbird 'Fly-In's
BBMF Flypast (Tbc March)
AirFest - Lots of Varying Aircraft (Sunday only*)
40s Entertainment
Various Trade Stalls
Military and Classic Vehicle Displays
Fire Power Demonstration
Food Vendors
Mobile Bar (Cash / Card Accepted)
Saturday Night Only - EARLY BIRD Entry on Sale Now!
Love the Big Band Sound like us, then let's step back in time and let the music move you!!!
Join us for our famous, 1940s Big Band Dance with one of the UK’s premier vintage swing orchestras, https://www.ashbybigband.com/ renowned for their impeccable renditions of Glenn Miller classics and other big band legends.
For all information click here, but be quick. https://dangeroussheep.com/event/1940s-big-band-dance-shobdon-airfield/
Why not start your weekend in style and join us from Friday 5th June from 2pm...
Limited Camping will be available on a first come basis, so don't hang around. We welcome Caravans, Motorhomes, Leisure Vans and Tents.
Toilets, Elsen Points and Waste Bins will be provided. All generators must be switched off at 10pm prompt.
Online Application Forms;
Living History and Re-Enactment Groups https://forms.office.com/r/Kfrf4yzTXM
Military / Period Vehicle Displays https://forms.office.com/r/8kKZ55V1zD
Trade Stalls
https://forms.office.com/r/L4vU8Cq43x
Early Bird Entry Offer on Sale Now
*AirFest takes place Sunday 7th June, however aircraft will be arriving Saturday 6th June too
URLs:
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3535756-2?pid=2874
Facebook: https://go.evvnt.com/3535756-3?pid=2874
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3535756-4?pid=2874
Facebook: https://go.evvnt.com/3535756-5?pid=2874
Facebook: https://go.evvnt.com/3535756-6?pid=2874
Category: Kids / Family
Prices:
Early Bird Family (2+3): GBP 40.00,
Early Bird Adult: GBP 12.00,
Early Bird Child (5-15): GBP 8.00,
Under 5's: GBP 0.00
Artists / Speakers: The Ronnie Singers, Ashby Big Band, Joe James Thomas, Lisa Morrall
Based on an original 1940's RAF station, Shobdon Airfield, nr Leominster. HR6 9NR
Initially a British Army camp used as a reception point for Dunkirk evacuees in 1940, the site was later developed into an airfield, with runways constructed in 1943. The airfield provided critical training for airborne operations, including the invasion of Sicily, the D-Day landings in Normandy, and the Battle of Arnhem.
Our unique event will bring you;
Living History and Re-Enactment Groups (Inc German / AXIS - If offended DO NOT BUY A TICKET)
Warbird 'Fly-In's
BBMF Flypast (Tbc March)
AirFest - Lots of Varying Aircraft (Sunday only*)
40s Entertainment
Various Trade Stalls
Military and Classic Vehicle Displays
Fire Power Demonstration
Food Vendors
Mobile Bar (Cash / Card Accepted)
Saturday Night Only - EARLY BIRD Entry on Sale Now!
Love the Big Band Sound like us, then let's step back in time and let the music move you!!!
Join us for our famous, 1940s Big Band Dance with one of the UK’s premier vintage swing orchestras, https://www.ashbybigband.com/ renowned for their impeccable renditions of Glenn Miller classics and other big band legends.
For all information click here, but be quick. https://dangeroussheep.com/event/1940s-big-band-dance-shobdon-airfield/
Why not start your weekend in style and join us from Friday 5th June from 2pm...
Limited Camping will be available on a first come basis, so don't hang around. We welcome Caravans, Motorhomes, Leisure Vans and Tents.
Toilets, Elsen Points and Waste Bins will be provided. All generators must be switched off at 10pm prompt.
Online Application Forms;
Living History and Re-Enactment Groups https://forms.office.com/r/Kfrf4yzTXM
Military / Period Vehicle Displays https://forms.office.com/r/8kKZ55V1zD
Trade Stalls
https://forms.office.com/r/L4vU8Cq43x
Early Bird Entry Offer on Sale Now
*AirFest takes place Sunday 7th June, however aircraft will be arriving Saturday 6th June too
URLs:
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3535756-2?pid=2874
Facebook: https://go.evvnt.com/3535756-3?pid=2874
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3535756-4?pid=2874
Facebook: https://go.evvnt.com/3535756-5?pid=2874
Facebook: https://go.evvnt.com/3535756-6?pid=2874
Category: Kids / Family
Prices:
Early Bird Family (2+3): GBP 40.00,
Early Bird Adult: GBP 12.00,
Early Bird Child (5-15): GBP 8.00,
Under 5's: GBP 0.00
Artists / Speakers: The Ronnie Singers, Ashby Big Band, Joe James Thomas, Lisa Morrall
Starting Price Per Person
Free
Other Information
Where
Shobdon Airfield EGBS Shobdon
Leominster
England HR6 9NR
United Kingdom
( Multi-Purpose Events Venue )
Leominster
England HR6 9NR
United Kingdom
( Multi-Purpose Events Venue )
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Event ID: 267577
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