Tractor enthusiasts from all corners of Ireland travelled to Nutts Corner, in Co Antrim, on Saturday to celebrate 100 years of Ford, Fordson and New Holland tractors.

Organised by Braid Valley Vintage Enthusiasts, a small tractor group based in Broughshane, the Big 100 event attracted a massive entry of 862 tractors, thought to be the largest ever gathering of tractors in Northern Ireland.

Planning started three years ago when the small club of 25 members decided to do something big for the anniversaries, while at the same time raise money for Marie Curie.

There were also 250 lorries parked across the road in the truck park that had brought the tractors from all parts of Ireland to the show.

Tractor fans from Switzerland, Holland, Belgium, America and all parts of mainland UK, also visited the show and enjoyed every second of the event.

Although the show was open to all brands of tractor, it was Ford blue that dominated the display.

John Crothers, chairman of the club, said the event would not have been possible but for the help of the many volunteers that made it happen.

He said: “We are just a small club of around 25 members that wanted to recognise this 100 years anniversary in a special way. The club wants to pay tribute to all the volunteers from Marie Curie that helped out with parking on Saturday and to all the tractor owners who brought vehicles to support our cause.

“Lorries loaded with tractors were arriving on site on Friday and throughout the night from as far away as Cork. They kept on coming even until lunchtime on Saturday.

“To have just under 900 tractors on site is a great achievement and one that will be hard to host again."