Sunday 28 June 2026
Open from 9am to 2pm, this year's Horses to Horsepower Day is full of interest and activities for the family.
A real live Clydesdale - the breed that once powered our farmers' ploughs - will be there.
Check out the smaller animals in Old MacDonald's Travelling Farm - touching is welcomed.
Enjoy Mr Magic's mysterious show.
Local author, Toni Risson, will talk about research for her latest book: Whatever it Takes - the Beaumont Transport Story.
Get a sausage sizzle for your lunch, ice creams from Bob and your drinks from the Hobbit Hole Coffee Van.
(Unfortunately, Darra Carvery is unable to come due to illness).
Sit in a buggy behind our metal horse, Banjo, to have a photo taken.
See the Ipswich Historical Society Blacksmiths working their forges and some of the terrific items they have made.
Check out the stalls - Bootstraps, Imbibis, Spinners and Weavers, Genealogical Society and the Historical Society.
Talk to the owners of the Veteran and Vintage Vehicles, Old Ford cars, Historical Motorcycles and the Renovated Historical Engines.
Buy raffle tickets to win - lots of prizes.
Play some old-fashioned games together.
Tickets:
Adults: $7.50, Children: $5.00 or a Family ticket for 2 adults and up to 4 children: $25.00
Thank you to everyone who made this a very special day. The weather was good and our guests and volunteers all had a good time. The winner of the Brass Figurine was Liz with Green ticket number 34. She was delighted with her win and will treasure the figurine.
Other prizes were donated by the Mayor and Councillors of Ipswich, Shayne Neumann MP, Coles Silkstone and an anonymous donor. Many thanks for your generosity.
Horses to Horsepower Family Fun Days
