The beloved Burton Automotive Hunter Valley Steamfest celebrates the Hunter's industrial heritage with a weekend full of train locomotives, antique machinery, classic cars and family fun. Set in the heart of Maitland at the Maitland Train Station, you can hear the hustle and bustle of the steam and diesel engines as they constantly pull into the station for their trip to many destinations. Children and adults alike will thrill from seeing and hearing the steam and locomotives up close. Make your way down to the Rally Ground to see a vast array of antique machinery from all over Australia, including traction and portable engines. You can also watch makers at work at Maker and Merchants where they demonstrate their traditional arts, forgotten crafts and rare trades. On Sunday, the annual Great Train Race sees two locomotives race a Tigermoth from Newcastle Interchange to Maitland Station. Book your spot in the race or be mesmerised, watching the trains and aeroplane at the finish line. Other exciting activities remain for the whole family with market stalls, a Show 'n' Shine car show with over 100 entries, live music, miniature train rides, amusement rides, and much more.