COMING EVENTS

NATIONAL EVENTS

Mar 18–22. ASRF Street Rod Nationals 2027, Ulverstone Showgrounds, Ulverstone. 27th ASRF Street Rod Nationals featuring rod runs, camping, entrants’ breakfast, show n shine, presentation dinner, closed street cruising in Reibey St Friday, and Symmons Plains Raceway access Saturday for circuit cruising, Go-Whoa and driving activities, www.asrf.org.au/2027nationals.

QUEENSLAND

Oct 31. Valleys Diehards Torque and Turf Motor Fest, Valleys Fields, Aerodrome Road, Gladstone. Gates open 10am. Hot rods, classics, customs and bikes, trophies, prizes, bar, hot food and raffles. Vehicle entry: $15; spectators: $5; under 12: free. Free parking.

Nov 1. Brisbane Toy & Hobby Fair, Nissan Arena, Nathan, 9am–3pm. Trading cards, diecast, model kits, LEGO, comics, toys, books and collectibles. Contact: 1300 727 971, 0497 544 197, www.ashow.com.au.

Nov 14. Wild Gasser Drag Racing Finals, the championship decider at Warwick Dragway. The Vintage Gassers Queensland season wraps up with the final round of straight-axle drag racing. Warwick, QLD. Details: www.vintagegassersqueensland.com

Nov 14. 10th Kingaroy Swap Meet. Kingaroy & District Machinery Club grounds, Geoff Raph Drive, Kingaroy Airport Precinct. From 6am. Entry $5, under 16 free. Heritage vehicle display. Stalls $20, camping $10/night. No dogs. Bookings Janet 0438 325 472, kingaroyswapmeet@gmail.com.

Dec 30. Fresh Stylz Last Roll 2026, Pitstop, Macintosh Island, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast. Lowrider gathering celebrating car culture, community and family. Bump-in from 11am, roll-out 4pm. All enthusiasts welcome. Search Fresh Stylz Lowrider Car Club on Facebook.

Feb 6–7. Toowoomba Swap Meet, hosted by Darling Downs Veteran & Vintage Motor Club. Saturday 6am–6pm, adult entry $15. Sunday 6am–10am, free entry. Siteholders admitted Friday. Site bookings and camping available online. One of Australia’s major automotive swap meets. Details and bookings at https://ddvvmc.com.au

Feb 12–14. 20th Annual Moonshine Run, Cottonvale. Dirt drags, cruising, live music, dinners and Sunday car show and swap meet at Summit Bowls Club. Entry $130 per person, under 16s free. Book by January 1. Katrina 07 4685 2832 or peteshotrods32@gmail.com

NEW SOUTH WALES (INC ACT)

Oct 31. Bangers & Mash 2026, Sydney Dragway. Old-school drag racing featuring nostalgia funny cars, fuel altereds, super stock, vintage gas, front-engine dragsters, hot rods, nostalgia street, outlaws, veteran and vintage speedsters. Details: Sydney Dragway.

Oct 30–31 – Rods on the Peel Tamworth. Austin Caravan Park, Tamworth. Hot rod, custom, classic, muscle car and commercial show with live band, poker run, bingo, show ’n’ shine, raffle and auction.

Nov 13–15. 33rd Yamba Rod Run, Yamba, NSW. Hosted by Borderline Street Rodders and proudly presented by Cahill’s Speed Shop. Open to pre-1978 vehicles, with weekend entry fees of $65 single, $110 double or $130 family. Kids under 12 free. Event merchandise and a special toolbox raffle also available. Entries and enquiries to borderlineyamba@gmail.com, https://www.cruzin.com.au/yamba-rod-run/

Nov 14. Stroud Country Club Swap Meet, Stroud District Country Club, 8am–12pm. Car and bike parts, farm machinery, tools and collectables, plus show cars. No household goods or bric-a-brac. Stalls $20. Bookings/info: Scott 0401 177 248.

Nov 27–29. Rockin’ by the Beach Festival returns to Club Forster with three days of rock ‘n’ roll, classic cars, live music, dancing, pin-up glamour, markets and family entertainment. Held at Club Forster, 19 Strand Street, Forster. Details: https://clubforster.com.au/whats-on-at-club-forster/rockin-by-the-beach-festival-2026. Phone (02) 6591 6591.

Nov 29. Old Time Street Rod Club Sydney Hot Rod and Classic Car Round Up, Vineyard Hotel, 725 Windsor Road, Vineyard. From 8am. Free entry, trophies, giveaways and kids’ entertainment. First 50 cars receive $10 voucher. Carmelo 0461 325 277 or Darren 0415 308 039.

Dec 13. Camden Car Show NEW VENUE – Gledswood Winery, 900 Camden Valley Way, Catherine Field, celebrating the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Chevrolet. Open to all classics, street machines, hot rods, bikes and commercials, with food trucks, plenty of parking and judged displays. Gates open 7am, with judged vehicles to be in place by 10am. Entry is $20 per vehicle. Enquiries: John Fenato 0418 238 919.

Feb 5–7. 25th Annual Coastal Cruise Run. Hosted by Coasters Hot Rod Club at Edgewater Holiday Park, Hastings River Drive, Port Macquarie. Celebrating 25 years, this popular annual event will include a three-hour river cruise, show ’n’ shine, music and plenty of fun for all involved. A great opportunity to get together with fellow hot rodders and enjoy a weekend of coastal cruising in Port Macquarie. For further information and enquiries, contact Allan on 0437 316 784 or email coastershrc@outlook.com.

Feb 21. Tumut Swap Meet, Tumut Showground, Broughton Street, Tumut. Swap meet, Show & Shine, coffee and food. Public entry $5, swap sites $20, Show & Shine $10. Cash only. Contact Andrew 0411 614 839.

VICTORIA

Nov 7–8. Edenhope Swap Meet, Edenhope Showgrounds, corner Edinburgh Road and Anne Street. Saturday sellers from 12.30pm, Sunday sellers 6am, buyers 7am. Sites $10, gold coin admission. Camping available. No bookings required. Contact Jeffrey 0427 851 159 or Luke 0458 671 458.

Nov 8. Chrysler Display Day, Yarra Glen Racecourse, Armstrong Grove, Yarra Glen, 8am–2.30pm. Chrysler and Chrysler-related vehicles, held with the Historic Commercial Vehicle Club Australia. Public $10, under 14 free; display car, driver and one passenger free. David Richards: 0403 532 056,

Nov 14–15 (VIC) – Beginner’s Pinstriping Workshop. Learn the old-school craft of pinstriping with Julz Neville of Pinstriping by Julz. Small-group workshop limited to just five students. Pakenham, VIC. Phone 0408 979 681 or email pinstriper@bigpond.com. pinstripingbyjulz.com.au

Nov 15. Wyndham Retro Motor Show, 70 Overton Rd, Williams Landing, 9am–1pm. Open to vehicles of all ages, with show cars, live music, food trucks and family fun. Raising funds for mental health services in Wyndham. wyndhamretromotorshow.com.au

Nov 22. Automotive Legends, Autoplex Castlemaine, 35 Etty Street. Sandra Horne hosts racing legends Norm Beechey and Jim Walton, plus a third special guest. Food trucks and licensed bar. Tickets $25. Book at https://events.humanitix.com/automotive-legends. Enquiries info@autoplex.au.

Dec 5. Bangers & Mash 2026, Victorian Motorsports Park. The best of old-school drag racing featuring nostalgia funny cars, fuel altereds, super stock, vintage gas, front-engine dragsters, hot rods, nostalgia street, outlaws, veteran and vintage speedsters. Details: Victorian Motorsports Park.

Dec 5–6 (VIC) – Beginner’s Pinstriping Workshop. Get hands-on with the brushes and learn traditional pinstriping techniques with Julz Neville of Pinstriping by Julz. Numbers are strictly limited to five students. Pakenham, VIC. Phone 0408 979 681 or email pinstriper@bigpond.com. pinstripingbyjulz.com.au

Dec 13. Maldon Swap Meet, Maldon Racecourse Reserve, corner Bendigo Road and Lewis Road, Maldon. Gates open 7am. Entry $5. Over 300 sites; 6m x 6m sites $25, no bookings required. Contact Mark 0414 244 842; text preferred.

Jan 16–17. Colac Motorfest 2027, Colac Showgrounds, VIC. Cars, trucks, hot rods and motorcycles welcome. Show ’n’ Shine featuring a special Top Elite display for high-end and custom vehicles. $500 cash prize and trophy for Top Elite winner. Entries now open. https://www.colacmotorfest.com.au

May 29–30. 50th Historic Winton, Winton Motor Raceway, Benalla. Celebrating 50 years of historic motorsport with additional trackside attractions and anniversary celebrations. Benalla Historic Vehicle Tour on May 28. Early bird tickets available before Christmas. Hosted by Austin 7 Club. www.historicwinton.org

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Nov 13–14. Adelaide Auto Expo, Adelaide Showground. South Australia’s ultimate automotive expo returns with an action-packed weekend of outstanding show cars, hot rods, customs, street machines, motorcycles, trade displays, competitions and prizes. On Saturday, don’t miss the Zippel Cruise for American cars, customs and hot rods, assembling from 3.30pm before departing the Showgrounds at 7.30pm. Details: www.adelaideautoexpo.com.au.

Nov 15. Yankalilla Classic Motor Show, Yankalilla Showgrounds, Main South Road. Classic cars and motorcycles of all makes welcome. Public entry from 11am. Cars $15, motorcycles $10, spectators $6, children under 12 free. Food, music and bar. Phone (08) 8558 0240 or email yankalillaclassic@gmail.com

Nov 22. Peninsula Pile Up Traditional Rod and Kustom Show, 481 Victoria Road, Taperoo. Presented by Monarchs from 11 am onwards, featuring traditional rods and customs. Contact Adam on 0410 275 787.

Nov 15. Yankalilla Classic Motor Show, Yankalilla Showgrounds. All makes of classic cars and motorcycles welcome. Family-friendly event supporting Yankalilla District Lions community projects. Children under 12 free.

Feb 14. Corvettes Rock The Bay 2027, Wigley Reserve, Anzac Highway, Glenelg. Hosted by the Corvette Club of South Australia, this annual gathering brings together Corvettes of all generations for a spectacular display overlooking Glenelg. Running from 10am–2pm, the event is open exclusively to Corvettes, with a reduced entry fee of $5 for pre-registered vehicles, payable on the day. Enquiries 0402 447 688, tonybeersmith@gmail.com or https://www.corvetteclubofsouthaustralia.com.au

WESTERN AUSTRALIA & NT

Oct 24. Cunderdin Hot Rod & Classic Car Show at Cunderdin Sports & Recreation Centre. Pre-1985 steel-bumper classics welcome. Show & Shine noon–3.30pm. Public entry $5, under 16 free. Free camping Friday/Saturday. Troy 0401 176 167; Blake 0400 210 053.

Nov 8. Aquinas College Car & Bike Show, 58 Mount Henry Road, Salter Point. 9am–12.30pm. Fifth annual event featuring cars, motorcycles, raffles, sausage sizzle, refreshments and kids’ activities. Entry $10, under 16 free. Proceeds support students. Vehicle registration https://tinyurl.com/ac-carshow-reg026. Enquiries carshow@aquinas.wa.edu.au.

Nov 14. American Car Club Show, Stirling Square, Guildford. Noon–4pm. All classic cars welcome. Free entry, driver’s raffle, traders, live music, BBQ and coffee van. Sponsored by Shannons. Visit https://www.americancarclubofwa.com

Dec 5. Christmas Ride Charity & Community Car and Bike Show ’N’ Shine, Sir Ross McLarty Oval. Charity motorcycle ride followed by vehicle display, raffles, auctions, stalls and kids’ activities. Starts 8am, ride departs 9.30am. Hosted by Bikers Helping the Community.

Feb 27-28. Bumpers ’N’ Beats, Bunbury Geographe Motor Museum, Bunbury. Two-day long weekend event featuring hot rods, classics and live entertainment. Hosted by Bunbury Geographe Motor Museum.

TASMANIA

INTERNATIONAL

Dec 6. 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