Wallingford Vehicle Rally and Parade to return next weekend

The annual event takes over the centre of the town and its central park, the Kinecroft, for just one day each May, this time on Sunday, May 10.

Around 300 classic, vintage and iconic vehicles will parade through the streets of Wallingford before lining up for the festival-style rally in the park.

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The day begins with the convoy tour through the town, with the streets filled with spectators, followed by stalls and food vendors on the Kinecroft with local businesses and getting involved with showcases and classic car rides.

Wallingford Vehicle Rally and Parade, 2017

A statement from event organisers, charity Wallingford 1155, said: “This is a proper, grassroots, feel-good classic car show for the whole family.

“A brilliant day out from start to finish, the kind of event others aspire to recreate. And best of all, it’s all for a great cause.”

Tickets sold out for the Parade & Parking tickets on the Kinecroft in just eight minutes this year, suggesting its going to be a bumper event.

Wallingford Vehicle Rally and Parade 2025 (Image: Gareth Clark Photographer)

All money raised by the rally and parade goes back into the next year’s event and to local charities.

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Wallingford Vehicle Rally and Parade 2025 (Image: Gareth Clark Photographer)

This year, Wallingford Vehicle Rally and Parade t-shirts are on sale, available for pre-order to be collected on the day, plus a ‘dream rides’ celebration for nominated community heroes and a second-hand bike sale.

Drivers are warned that the 300-vehicle convoy will be departing from Hithercroft Sports Park at 10am, travelling through the town centre and out via Winterbrook, along the bypass to Wantage Road and finish at the Kinecroft at midday.

All local roads are expected to be busy and visitors are asked not to park in residential side streets.