24-26 April | MiniFest and FordFest is heading to the Isle of Man, and you’re invited! 

100 Minis and Fords coming to the Island for the event

Organisers Scenic Car Tours, who many of you will know from September’s annual Festival of Motoring, are bringing 100 Mini and Fords to the Island for one of the most ambitious combined Mini and Ford meetings the Island has seen.

Taking place across multiple scenic locations between 24-26 April, the event offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience old and new Fords and Minis up close, from vintage classics to contemporary models. Displays, convoy drives, and social gatherings will take place across the island, creating a dynamic and engaging experience for participants and spectators alike.

Scenic Car Tours would like to encourage as many Island residents as possible to come and see the cars for free, in the following locations:

Ford’s

Friday 24 April – Fenella Beach, Peel – 1100-1300

Sunday 26 April – TT Grandstand – 1000-1130

Sunday 26 April – Isle of Man Motor and Transport Museums, Jurby – 1330-1500

Mini’s

Friday 24 April – Fenella Beach, Peel – 1330-1530

Sunday 26 April – TT Grandstand – 1430-1600

Sunday 26 April – Isle of Man Motor and Transport Museums, Jurby – 1000-1200

MiniFest forms part of the wider Isle of Man Festival of Motoring events organised by Scenic Car Tours, with the main September festival being a fast-growing annual celebration that has become a must-attend event for car enthusiasts. Since its launch in 2021, the festival has attracted hundreds of vehicles and visitors, contributing significantly to the island’s tourism and showcasing visitors our world-famous driving roads and visitor attractions.

Now with the Mini-Ford weekend in April, the respective Classic and Sports Car and Porsche Weekends in May, all in addition to the September Festival, these events are now bringing close to £1million to the local economy annually, not only in ferry and accommodation spend, but discretionary spend on souvenirs, bars and restaurants throughout these long weekends.

Kieran Line, one of the senior organisers as Scenic Car Tours, says:

“This Mini and Ford weekend is a fantastic addition to the Festival of Motoring calendar. The passion for Minis and Fords both on and off of the Island is incredible, and this event brings together enthusiasts in a truly unique setting. The Isle of Man offers some of the most scenic and exhilarating driving routes in the British Isles, making it the perfect backdrop for this celebration. We would like to encourage as many Isle of Man residents to come and see the cars over the weekend, free of charge – if anyone has a Mini or a Ford and wishes to join in, please contact us at admin@sceniccartours.com or see Scenic Car Tours or the Isle of Man Festival of Motoring on Facebook.”

With its combination of iconic cars, spectacular scenery, and a welcoming community atmosphere, the MiniFest and FordFest weekend promises to be a standout event for both participants and spectators.

For more information, visit www.iommotoringevents.com

This is a paid promotion on behalf of Scenic Car Tours (sceniccartours.com).