Headlights on Truckfest Peterborough 2017

TRUCKFEST

Thousands of truck fans flocked to the East of England Showground for Truckfest 2017.

Running for over 35 years across the UK, Truckfest delivers fun for all the family.

Allan Holt and his Pollock Scotrans Actros - winner of the Mercedes-Benz Truckfest display competition.
Allan Holt and his Pollock Scotrans Actros - winner of the Mercedes-Benz Truckfest display competition.
Dominic, Tracy & Edward Newby and their classic Mercedes-Benz truck - runners-up in the Mercedes-Benz Truckfest display competition.
Dominic, Tracy & Edward Newby and their classic Mercedes-Benz truck - runners-up in the Mercedes-Benz Truckfest display competition.
The Mercedes-Benz hospitality area was open to all and featured face-painting and other fun activities for kids.
The Mercedes-Benz hospitality area was open to all and featured face-painting and other fun activities for kids.
Unimog Jack!
Unimog Jack!
Mercedes-Benz Actros fitted with ABA4. The first and only truck fitted with pedestrian detection technology.
Mercedes-Benz Actros fitted with ABA4. The first and only truck fitted with pedestrian detection technology.
The rare Mercedes-Benz Zetros also made an appearance at Truckfest.
The rare Mercedes-Benz Zetros also made an appearance at Truckfest.
The Great Gappo entertained children throughout the weekend.
The Great Gappo entertained children throughout the weekend.

Thousands of truck fans flocked to the East of England Showground for Truckfest 2017 on Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday.

The largest event of its kind in the UK brought more trucks, more celebrities and more entertainment than ever before.

Running for over 35 years across the UK, Truckfest delivers fun for all the family.

At the Mercedes-Benz Trucks stand, guests were treated to live music from oompah band The Bavarian Stompers, and kids enjoyed entertainment from The Great Gappo and face-painting amongst other activities.

In addition to a wide range of fantastic Mercedes-Benz Trucks, the impressive RoadStars trailer was in attendance, allowing visitors to sign up to RoadStars, the online community from Mercedes-Benz, and receive a RoadStars gift bag.

The winner of our RoadStars competition, Allan Holt, was on site with his stunning Pollock Scotrans Actros. Joining Allan on the stand were runners-up Dominic and Tracy Newby and son Edward who were their classic Mercedes-Benz truck.

Were you at Truckfest this year? Look out for our highlights film coming soon and see if you feature.


Oompa band The Bavarian Stompers entertaining the crowd.
Oompa band The Bavarian Stompers entertaining the crowd.
Ben Howard with his remote control Arocs.
Ben Howard with his remote control Arocs.
The Bavarian Stompers.
The Bavarian Stompers.
The Mercedes-Benz hospitality area was a welcome resting place.
The Mercedes-Benz hospitality area was a welcome resting place.
The Great Gappo thrilling children with his amazing tricks.
The Great Gappo thrilling children with his amazing tricks.

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