Farmer Christmas Tractor Run and Fair (Woodland, Teesdale)

The upper Gaunless Valley's annual Farmer Christmas rally sees more than 100 brightly lit tractors and farm vehicles parade through the villages of Woodland, Copley, Butterknowle, Southside and Hamsterley, with Farmer Christmas delivering gifts to over 300 rural children and a Christmas fair at Tilesheds Farm. The most recent edition fielded 104 vehicles, up from 83 the year before. The 2026 date has not yet been announced.

What’s on

• 104 vehicles took part in the most recent edition
• Farmer Christmas delivers presents to 300+ children in the dale
• Christmas fair at Tilesheds Farm before the illuminated parade
• Proceeds to local schools and village halls

The next date has not been confirmed by the organiser yet. This event usually runs in December. We check weekly and will publish the date as soon as it is announced.