Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has paid tribute to the organisers of the Revvv It Up festival – a family festival in Dungiven built around world class tractor pulling, major live music and family attractions.

The Minister was speaking at the official opening of this year’s festival, which is expected to attract over 20,000 visitors and competitors from around the world over the course of this weekend.

The Minister said: “This festival has grown into an impressive event, attracting visitors and competitors from across these islands and much further afield. The scale of what has been created here is remarkable and is a real asset for the local area.

“Events such as Revvv It Up are about much more than tractors and entertainment. They bring people together, support local businesses, showcase the hospitality of this area and wider region, and help attract visitors who contribute to our local economy. They also create opportunities for families and communities to enjoy a unique experience together.

Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald is pictured at the Revvv It Up Festival, Dungiven with (L-R) Causeway Coast and Glens Mayor Dawn Huggins; Revv It Up organiser and BRM Managing Director, Stephen Kealey and Causeway Coast and Glens Chief Executive, David Jackson.

placeholder image — Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald is pictured at the Revvv It Up Festival, Dungiven with (L-R) Causeway Coast and Glens Mayor Dawn Huggins; Revv It Up organiser and BRM Managing Director, Stephen Kealey and Causeway Coast and Glens Chief Executive, David Jackson.

“As we officially open the festival, I want to wish all competitors the very best of luck over the coming days, and I hope everyone attending enjoys a safe, successful and memorable weekend.”

The event is organised and funded by BRM Utility Services, who have invested in the site to make it the largest tractor pulling site in Europe with four tracks. Part of the event proceeds are donated to charity. This year’s charities are RNIB and Pulmonary Fibrosis NI.

The Revvv It Up Festival runs form 17-19 July. More information is available at https://www.revvvitup.com/