Hereford Christmas Tractor Run
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Tractors covered in Christmas lights will be heading through the Herefordshire countryside this December for the We Are Farming Minds Christmas Tractor Run. Whether you're taking part with your own decorated tractor or hoping to catch the procession along its route, there's plenty to look out for, including a competition for the best-dressed tractors.
Wye Valley Christmas Tractor Run 2026
Date: Saturday 5th December 2026
Time: Registration from 3:15pm, departure at 4:30pm, return at approximately 6:30pm
Location: Wye Valley Metals, Hereford, HR2 6NS, with a route through surrounding villages
Booking required: Tractor participants must book in advance
Organised by Herefordshire charity We Are Farming Minds, the Christmas Tractor Run brings a procession of decorated tractors through local villages while raising awareness of mental health in the farming community.
Where will the tractors go?
The procession sets off from Wye Valley Metals at 4:30pm, following a route through Putson, Little Dewchurch, Hoarwithy, Kings Caple, Brockhampton Care Home, Fownhope and Holme Lacy.
The tractors are expected back at Wye Valley Metals at approximately 6:30pm. Individual village arrival times haven't been published, so bear that in mind if you're planning to watch from somewhere along the route.
Bringing your own tractor?
Registration opens at Wye Valley Metals at 3:15pm. Organisers ask drivers to arrive in good time before the 4:30pm departure.
There's also a Best Dressed Tractor Competition, with prizes for first, second and third place. The three winning tractors will be invited to show off their decorations at the charity's Christmas Family Event.
Find more details on the official Christmas Tractor Run 2026 event page.
