The 2023 event has now passed. The next show is on 5 May 2024
Pictures from Forres Theme Day 2023
This established annual event showcases vintage, veteran, and classic vehicles and is one of the largest such events in the area attracting a variety of exhibits including cars, vans, lorries, motorcycles, and steam-operated machines. It’s also the first of the season for many exhibitors, so it’s a good chance for them to get their vehicles out of storage!
Entry to spectators is free. Around 250 entries are expected, and it promises to be a fun day for all the family with stalls, food vendors, and plenty of picnic spots!
It is traditionally held on the Sunday before the Spring Bank Holiday in early May. In 2024, this falls on 6 May, so the next theme day will be held on Sunday 5 May.
Typical programme of events
- 9am to 12:30pm – Vehicles assemble in Grant Park
- 10am to 2pm – Judging
- 12:30pm – Programme of musical events
- 4pm – Announcement of cup winners and prize-giving; winners’ parade
- A selection of side shows and stands will be on-site throughout the day.
Categories
- Class 1 – Veteran and vintage, pre-1931
- Class 2 – Post-vintage cars, 1931 to 1944
- Class 3 Post-war cars, 1945 to 1959
- Class 4 – Early classic cars, 1960 to 1969
- Class 5 – Late classic cars, 1970 to 1979
- Class 6 – Post-classic cars, from 1980 to present
- Class 7 – Veteran and vintage motorcycles, pre-1931
- Class 8 – Post-vintage motorcycles, 1931 to 1944
- Class 9 Post-war motorcycles, 1945 to 1958
- Class 10 – Early classic cars, 1959 to present
- Class 11a – Commercial vehicles (heavy)
- Class 11b – Commercial vehicles (light)
- Class 12 Steam/stationary engines
- Class 13 – Military vehicles
- Class 14 – Vehicles of special interest
- Class 16 – Tractor class
- New in 2023 – Show and shine
News about theme day
- 28 Apr – Local classic car lover will take his ‘family’ to Forres Theme Day (Forres Local)
- 24 Feb – Moray event which showcases vintage cars set to return for first time since 2019 (Northern Scot)
- 24 Feb – Forres Theme Day set to return for first time since 2019 (Forres Gazette)
- 22 Feb 2023 – Return of Forres Theme Day to give people the chance to exhibit ‘cherished’ historic cars (Press and Journal)
- 20 Feb 2023 – Show will shine again as Forres Theme Day gets the green light (Forres Local)
- 4 Oct 2022 – Theme day chairman in desperate drive to save show (Forres Local)
Highlights from previous years
Photographs by Billy Laing
Forres Theme Day is supported by Forres Local Event Services and Visit Forres