Hot Rods, Custom Cars, Bikes and ‘Kustom Kulture’ all revered at Stonham Barns Park
Stonham Barns Park has staged its fabulous, first car show of the season and visitors were treated to summer sun at the Spring Break Show. It showcased all things big, bold and custom including American vintage and custom cars, hot rods, and motorcycles. The event was an early season, laid back day out for families and enthusiasts from Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex and beyond.
The ‘Kustom Kulture’ show – run in association with the Knuckle Busters Car Club – was held on Sunday 11 May. The bright, colourful and music-based event was dedicated to all aspects of customisation from all makes and marques of vehicle from around the globe with car culture and costumes from as early as the 1950s. The show featured a Show and Shine competition – featuring top MC John Price a renowned American car commentator – with trophies for the winners of all the different classes where the competition was fierce but friendly. Cars and bikes from as late as 1973 were permitted to enter the event. There were classes for cars, custom vehicles and bikes including modern Harley-Davidsons, cruisers, bobbers and choppers.
There were also trade stands and an autojumble at the Spring Break Show. Top DJs and bands were also on hand to entertain the visitors throughout the day.
Car customisation started before World War II where parts of cars were removed, skirts were fitted, engines replaced and bright paint colours added to finish, while today customisation is still a labour of love with owners exhibiting their cars up and down the country throughout the summer months.
Alex Muckle from Stonham Barns Park Events Team said: ‘The Spring Break show is always the perfect start to the show season – focusing on custom cars in all their glory. It was a really cool show with a great family atmosphere. The vintage cars, bikes and hot rods did not disappoint. It’s always a great vibe bringing the cars, bikes and enthusiasts together.’
‘It was – as expected – bold, bright and seriously nostalgic!’
Other forthcoming car events on the calendar include Vauxfest, DUB Speed VW Show, The CTG American Car, Bike and Hot Rod Show, The Classic Car Show, Knuckle Busters Weekender, Ford Fanatics Show, American Car Show and Land Rover Show.
Stonham Barns Park is also hosting another season of Bike Nights which will run until September. Regular Thursday night meets are open to everyone with an interest in motorcycles including sports, custom and classic bikes.
Stonham Barns Park does not just offer great shows and events, it also has many attractions including an owl and bird of prey centre, pirate adventure golf course, adventure footgolf course, 9-hole golf course, vintage dodgem rides and funfair rides, fishing lakes, teapot pottery, restaurant and tearoom and plenty of unique shops and much more.
Visitors to the show can stay on the Stonham Barns Park campsite, bringing their own tent, caravan or motorhome. There are also luxury tents, and luxury holiday homes that sleep up to 4 or 6 guests. Bookings can be made by calling 01449 711901 or visit www.stonhambarns.co.uk
