COMING EVENTS

NATIONAL EVENTS

April 9-13. 2026 ASRF Regional Nationals, Canberra. Thoroughbred Park, Lyneham, Canberra. Hot rods and customs, plus driving events, live music, special functions, trade stands, rocker cover racing, club marquees, and family-friendly activities. Entry open now, enter by February 1 for full benefits. Visit canberraregionalnationals.com

Aug 21-23. The 1st Ford Customline & Mainline National Meet is to be held in Leeton NSW, open to all Ford Customline & Mainline vehicles from 1952 to 1959, including Victorias, Sunliners, Fairlanes etc. Info call Darren on 0439 110 358, cussonats2026@hotmail.com, Facebook page.

QUEENSLAND

Nov 23. Rusty and Dusty Motorbike and Car Markets, Cars, Motorbikes and anything Automotive. Clean out ya shed, sell ya stuff. Hosted by Southcoast Restoration Society. www.facebook.com/rustyanddustymotorbikemarket/

Nov 23. Beaudesert Swapmeet Car and Truck Show, Beaudesert Showgrounds, swap meet well established for 10-plus years, includes a large car, truck, and bike show. On-site camping, food vendors, and undercover seating are available. Swappers and campers can arrive from 12:30 p.m. Saturday; general public entry is from 6:15 a.m. Sunday. 24-hour patrolling security and an onsite ATM are provided. Hosted by the Scenic Rim Motorsports Association. Info Tommy, 0499 120 252, tommy.h1@bigpond.com.

Feb 7-8. Toowoomba Swap Meet, Toowoomba Showgrounds, the biggest swap meet in Queensland, and the second biggest in Australia, general admission $15 Saturday and $5 Sunday, kids 16 and under free, gates open 6am both days, for site bookings and firther information visit https://ddvvmc.com.au/ or call 0400 345 564.

Apr 17-19. Festival of Wheels, presented by Rods Inc, Boonah Showgrounds, huge show and shine on Sunday, info www.rodsinc.com.au/festival-of-wheels/.

Ist Sunday of each month, Greg’s Coffee Run, all rods and classics pre-79, Victoria Point Lakeside, enter off Bunker Rd, 7am til late.

3rd Sunday of each month, Greg’s Coffee Run, pre-48 hot rods only, Victoria Point Lakeside, enter off Bunker Rd, 7am til late.

NEW SOUTH WALES (INC ACT)

Nov 21-23. Brand Spankin’ Rockin’ by the Beach Festival, Forster! Get ready to shake, rattle, and roll! Show and shine, exciting new entertainment, rockin’ stalls, and much more. Info call Rach at 0400 880 255 or Lou at 0408 605 936, or visit https://clubforster.com.au/

Nov 29. Macleay Motor Show and Kempsey Swap Meet, hosted by Four Aces Rod and Custom Club, swap gates open 7am, stall holders $20, Friday camping $30, public via gold coin donation, all hot rods, bikes, street machines, classics, trucks, 4WD and vintage welcome to display, vehicles from Thompson St from 7.30am, info 0407 723 793, 0402 383 398, macleaymotorshow@gmail.com.

Jan 18. 43rd annual All American Day, Macarthur Square Shopping Centre, all American-built cars and light commercials welcome, $20 per car, in by 10am, free for spectators, www.facebook.com/allamericanday2018.

Mar 6-8. Taildragger Kustom Invitational, Central Coast, for pre-69 traditional kustoms, featuring Mike Bello of Bello’s Kustoms from California, thanks to Hare & Forbes, vehicle applications open now, public show and shine on Saturday, March 7, Canton Beach Holiday Park, from 10am, weekend info/entry forms taildraggerkustom@gmail.com.

Mar 7-9. Reflections Rod Run, Hawks Nest, Mid North Coast, info 0417 438 265, 0499 468 763.

May 23. The 2026 Hot Rod and Custom Auto Expo, Rosehill Gardens Racecourse, one massive day only, Saturday May 23, elite builds, hot rod clubs, nostalgia lane, trade displays, huge outdoor display, and all of your favourite features, visit hotrodandcustom.com.au.

Jul 10-12. Winterfest Port Stephens Car Show, Friday BBQ, Saturday Supercruise, Sunday massive show and shine at the d’Albora Marina, closed street event, open to all cool cars, spectators free, live music and family fun, lots of holiday accomodation, info and entry forms at www.portstephenscarshow.com.au.

2nd Sunday of each month, Donut Derelicts, Cafe Pennoz, cnr Bounty Cl and reliance Drive, Tuggerah Business Park, 7am-10.30am.

VICTORIA

Nov 15-16. Bendigo National Swap Meet, since 1975, one of Australia’s largest swap meets, Bendigo Showgrounds, info www.bendigoswap.com.au

Nov 23. Wangaratta Swap Meet and Show and Shine, Wangaratta Showgrounds, swap sites $20, set up from 2pm Saturday and 5am Sunday, food and drink available, show and shine $10 per vehicle includes driver, public $5, bookings and info 0448 006 066.

Jan 9-11. Port Fairy Rod Run, includes cruising around the town, a trip to Flagstaff Hill and a great Show and Shine. Info 0428 289 502, https://www.facebook.com/groups/137964876222395

Feb 27 – Mar 1. Chryslers on the Murray, new date and new venue, Wodonga Racecourse, info chryslersonthemurray.com.

Mar 6-9. Wangaratta Rod Run, Wangaratta Showgrounds, street cruising, show and shine, a weekend full of events, including show and shine, street cruising, entry via TRYBOOKING, info 0412 098 351, wangrodclub2021@outlook.com.

Mar 29. The 35th Annual All Ford Day, Wadawurrung Country, Eastern Park Circuit, East Geelong, the largest display of Ford vehicles in Australia. www.facebook.com/allforddaygeelong.

Mar 13-15. Bi-annual Rich River Rod Run, hosted by the Rich River Rod & Custom, richriverrodclub.org.au/rich-river-rod-run/

May 30-31. 49th Historic Winton, Winton Motor Raceway, Benalla, a weekend of non-stop racing featuring historic car races from the 1920s to the 1980s as well as a huge array of veteran, vintage, rare and unusual vehicles on display. historicwinton.org

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Nov 14-15 Adelaide Extreme Auto Expo, Adelaide Showground. www.adelaideautoexpo.com.au.

Jan 17-19. Valley HotRodders Cruise On 2025, Tanunda, Barossa Valley, Friday night BBQ, meet and greet and charity auction, Saturday cruise, breakfast and pub lunch, Saturday evening street show, Sunday cruise, breakfast and lunch, huge weekend and great value with five meals included. early entries (by December 1) go into draw for special prizes, entry and info at valleyhotrodders.com.au/cruise-on-2026/

Feb 8. The Corvette Club of South Australia is again proud to host “Corvettes Rock the Bay” 2026 to be held at Wigley Reserve, Anzac Highway, Glenelg. As this is a Corvette Display, only Corvettes are eligible to enter. All Corvettes are welcome to participate. Cars enter from 8:30am unitl 9:45am. Cars on display 10:00am until 2:00pm. Pre Registration by 31st January $5 or $10 cash on the day, Public are free. Info and entry 0402 447 688, https://www.corvetteclubofsouthaustralia.com.au.

Mar 22. All Ford Day, Oakbank Racecourse, Adelaide Hills, Open to owners and enthusiasts of motor vehicles produced by the Ford Motor Company, https://www.allfordday.net.au

1st Sunday of each month (excluding March), Hot Rod Haven, 8am-10.30am, Henley Beach Sailing Club, 1 Seaview Rd, West Beach, info Scott 0402 225 250.

3rd Sunday of each month, Dirty Devils CC / Pancakes and Chrome. 8am to 10am, at the clubhouse, 1 Belfree Dve, Greenfields. Contact Chris 0409 691 053.

Last Sunday of each month, ….NEW LOCATION….. SOMA Espresso Bar, James Street, Mt Gambier, 10am start, open to all car and bikes, hosted by Lake City Rodders, info 0417 852 273, 58mainline@gmail.com.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA & NT

Nov 23. ASRF WA Christmas Hamper Day car show and shine, we will be collecting donations of new toys and non-perishable food items, with all donations supporting the 2025 Salvation Army Christmas Appeal, Whitman Park Motor Museum, 9am-3pm, info Jan 0417 950 986.

2nd Sunday of each month, Howard Springs Bakery, Whitewood Road, Howard Springs (NT) contact Ian 0438 561 928.

2nd Friday of each month, W.A Combined Rodders Coffee Morning, Swan River Hotel (Formally Ascot Inn) 1 Epsom Ave, Ascot, Club C4C event, all rodders welcome, contact Kim 0409 160 161.

4th Sunday of each month, Carbies ‘n’ Coffee, Adjacent Bunbury Geographe Motor Museum, 21 Wellington Street, Bunbury CBD.

TASMANIA

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INTERNATIONAL

Dec 7. 33rd annual Yokohama Rod & Custom Show, organized by MOONEYES, the largest indoor custom car and motorcycle show in Japan. The event features vendor spaces, custom paint contest, pinstripers and so much more wrapped up in a one-day show. yokohamahotrodcustomshow.com