The organisers of the Hills Ford Stages Rally are inviting local businesses, independent traders and motorsport businesses to become part of an exciting new Rally Festival at Weston Park this September.

More than just a rally, the festival will combine thrilling motorsport with local businesses, education, road safety, family attractions and community engagement, creating a fantastic day out for visitors of all ages.

Taking place on Saturday 19 September, the Rally Festival will accompany the opening day of the Hills Ford Stages Rally, transforming Weston Park into a vibrant destination where spectators can enjoy spectacular rally action alongside a wide range of attractions.

The Rally Festival is about much more than motorsport. Alongside the afternoon stages, visitors will be able to browse trade stands, enjoy food and refreshments, explore local businesses, discover the rally’s PATHWAYS education zone highlighting careers within motorsport, and visit DriveWise – our road safety initiative designed to inspire safer, more responsible driving on today’s roads.

Local retailers, crafts, vehicle specialists, motorsport suppliers, charities and community organisations are all encouraged to apply for a trade stand and become part of the event from its very first year in Shropshire.
As this marks the rally’s first year in its new home, the organising team sees 2026 as the beginning of something much bigger.

Rather than focusing on commercial pitch fees, the aim is to create a welcoming festival that benefits exhibitors, visitors and the local community alike.

Trade stand pitches are available for a nominal contribution to reserve a space, making it an affordable opportunity for businesses of all sizes to showcase what they do while helping build a brand-new community event.

Steve, Media Officer for the Hills Ford Stages Rally, said:
“We’re building this together. Our aim isn’t to maximise pitch fees – it’s to create an event that local businesses are proud to be part of from the very beginning. It’s about giving back and building something for the local communities of Shropshire, not creating a new commercial venture.”

“We want Weston Park to become much more than a place to watch rally cars. Our vision is to create a fantastic day out where families, rally fans and visitors can find out about motorsport and how to get involved, discover local businesses, browse motorsport trade stands and experience one of Britain’s most exciting forms of motorsport.”
As a not-for-profit event, the organisers are committed to ensuring every contribution helps strengthen the rally and the community around it.

This year, every contribution will go directly towards a special thank-you prize draw for the volunteer marshals and officials whose dedication makes the event possible.

Looking ahead, all future proceeds from the Rally Festival will be reinvested into the rally to develop and grow the event, enhancing the visitor experience, supporting volunteers and helping establish the Hills Ford Stages Rally Festival as one of Shropshire’s premier annual events.

The Clerk of the Course, said:
“Without our marshals and officials there simply wouldn’t be a rally. They are the first to arrive, the last to leave, and they give up their weekends to help deliver a safe, enjoyable event for everyone. If we can recognise that commitment while inviting local businesses to become part of our first Rally Festival at Weston Park, then that’s something we’re incredibly proud to do.”

“This event has always been about bringing people together, and that’s exactly what we’re trying to achieve with the Rally show. We hope businesses, families and motorsport fans will join us in helping create something that can grow into one of Shropshire’s great annual events.”

Trade stand spaces are limited, and businesses interested in exhibiting are encouraged to register their interest as early as possible.

Whether you’re a local artisan, retailer, charity, classic car specialist, rally supplier or simply a business looking to reach a new audience, we’d love to welcome you to Weston Park and help build something special together.

**Please note: We have an exclusive supplier of food for the event, so we may not be able to help in this area.

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Join us as we build what we hope will become one of Shropshire’s great annual motorsport festivals.