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The Victory Show

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The Victory Show is an annual three-day World War II re-enactment and living history event held on a 100-acre site at Foxlands Farm in Leicestershire, featuring extensive military vehicle displays, aircraft, re-enactment groups, and 1940s-themed entertainment.

About this event

The Victory Show is a major annual World War II re-enactment and living history event taking place across a 100-acre site at Foxlands Farm in Cosby, Leicestershire. Designed to honor the legacy of the 1940s and WWII, the three-day show hosts over 150 historical re-enactment groups portraying diverse military forces, airmen, infantry, and civilian roles from the 1939–1945 era. The site features extensive military encampments, static WWII aircraft displays, dynamic living history setups, and hundreds of authentic period military vehicles, including heavy armor.

Spanning Friday through Sunday, the program caters to a wide audience by opening on Friday with a dedicated educational focus for school groups alongside public access. Visitors can explore a large trading market with over 80 stalls, view operational and static 1940s agricultural machinery, and experience daily live musical entertainment hosted by Paul Harper and guests in the main marquee. Additional attractions include a 1940s Victory Dance, guest speakers, veteran honor events, camping options, and a broad selection of local food and beverage vendors.

Location

Foxlands Farm

Foxlands Farm Airstrip,
Cosby, Leicestershire,
UK
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