COMING EVENTS

NATIONAL EVENTS

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.

Sep 11-14. The Australian Willys Nationals celebrates its 50th Anniversary in Mildura, welcoming Willys owners and enthusiasts from around the country. Open to all Willys models up to 1966, including Jeeps and Wagons, with original, restored and hot rodded vehicles invited. Program includes cruising, attractions, evening restaurant meal, public Show ’n’ Shine and vehicle awards. Based at NRMA Mildura Riverside Holiday Park. Contact Graham Matthews on 0419 807 837 or email bimbimbirds@bigpond.com. Accommodation enquiries: 03 5021 2299.

Oct 23–25 – 25th Early Falcon Nationals. Sydney Motorsport Park. For 1960–1969 Falcons XK, XL, XM, XP, XR, XT. Email earlyfalconnats2026@hotmail.com

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

Jun 5–7 – Charters Towers Motor Show & Swap Meet – 47th. Charters Towers Showground. Online registrations available via www.ctrc.com.au or https://forms.office.com/r/JcmEnb7Q3a.

Jun 7. 37th Annual Border Swap Meet, Recreation Street Park, Coolangatta. From 5am. Swap, buy and sell, food and drinks available. Site fees $15, admission $3, kids free. Contact 0404 423 317 or secretary.thmcec@gmail.com

Jun 7. Moore Park Mens Shed Hot Rods & Customs Car Show, Moore Park, 9am–2pm. Featuring classic cars, hot rods, customs and vintage motorcycles. All welcome. Presented by Rum City Rods & Customs Bundaberg. Details via Facebook.

Jun 14. Rusty and Dusty Pimpama at 193 Rifle Range Road, Pimpama. Buy, swap and sell cars, motorbikes and all things automotive. Customer entry from 7am, $2. Stall spaces $10. Text bookings to 0475 404 051.

Jun 21. Corvette Classic Car Show. Sandstone Point Hotel, 1800 Bribie Island Rd, Sandstone Point. Public entry free, 9am–2pm. Corvette entries 8am–9am, $20. Hosted by Corvettes Down Under. Info: www.corvettesdownunder.com.au.

Jun 21. Nostalgia Drags, Willowbank Raceway. Gates open 8am, on-track action from 10am. Vintage Show ’n’ Shine, pin-up competition and nostalgia drag racing. Tickets: www.willowbankraceway.com.au

Jun 27. Hervey Bay Swap Meet, Hervey Bay Animal Refuge Marketplace, corner Maryborough–Hervey Bay Rd & Nikenbah–Dundowran Rd. 6am–1pm. Automotive parts, collectibles, automobilia and memorabilia. Hosted by Conrodders Hot Rods & Customs Hervey Bay Inc. A must-attend swap for restorers, collectors and hot rod enthusiasts.

Jun 27. Show, Shine & Swap at Caboolture Showgrounds, 140 Beerburrum Road, Caboolture. Show cars, swap meet sites and public entry from 6am. Presentations approx 12.30pm. Public entry $5, children under 15 free. Contact Debbie 0448 434 724. Visit https://crcc.com.au or Facebook.com/groups/2381083058881072

Jun 28. Ipswich Swap Meet. Ipswich North State School, Downs St, North Ipswich. Gates open to public 6.00am (site setup from 5.00am). Sites $10 (driver and car), public entry $5, under 15 free. No dogs. Limited sites, no holds. Hosted by Monaro Club of Queensland. Info: 0407 124 212. Backup rain date Sunday July 12.

July 3-5. Queensland. Run in the Sun at The Calliope Historical Village, 50951 Old Bruce Hwy, Calliope. Hosted by Reef City Rod & Custom, this family-friendly event welcomes Hot Rods, Customs, Muscle Cars and Classics pre-’88. Hot food, Clyde Hotel bar, trade stalls, music, petting zoo, face painting and kids’ entertainment. Drag racing for entrants at Benaraby Raceway on Saturday morning, plus camping with shower facilities. Contact John LaFave 0418 714 903 or john.lafave55@gmail.com.

Jul 4. The Yarraman Shed Show N Shine, Errol Munt Park Yarraman, 10am–4pm with market stalls and swap meet. Sites from $20. Email yarramanshownshine@gmail.com or call Leanne 0422 137 089 or Rob 0498 540 340.

Jul 19. The Original Gold Coast Swap, Mudgeeraba Showgrounds. Veteran, vintage and classic car parts, automobilia, model cars, antiques and collectibles. Admission $5. Outdoor sites $10 (inc driver). Free parking and full catering. Stallholder gates open 5am, trading 6am–12pm. Contact David 0428 279 291 or Colin 0409 825 913. www.gcacac.com.au

Jul 31–Aug 2. GreazeFest 2026. Redland Showgrounds, Long St, Cleveland. Three-day event featuring hot rod shows, kustom art show, markets, pinup party and psychobilly/kustom displays. Car display open to all models through to the 1970s. Live music includes Screamin’ Rebel Angels (USA), Toto (UK), Pat Capocci, Kid James, Men Into Space, Ezra Lee & Jumpin’ Jethro, The Flattrakkers, Kieron McDonald Combo, The Linelockers, Miss Teresa & The High-Key Three, Peaches & The Alphasonics, Jake & The Cadillacs, The Oztonez, Lovejoy Surf, The Walters, The Hop-Ups, Smokin’ Firebirds and a Johnny Burnette tribute. https://www.greazefest.com

Aug 8. Diecast Buy Sell Swap Day, Caboolture Showgrounds, 140 Beerburrum Road, Caboolture. Buy, sell and swap diecast collectibles. Doors open 10am–2pm. Adults $2, kids free. Early access passes available. Sellers book with Wayne on 0488 738 477.

Aug 9. Cairns Swap Meet, Car, Bike & Truck Show, Cairns Showgrounds. Gates open 6am. Car parts, antiques and collectables. Contact James 0417 451 676 or Bruce 0457 349 768. Email: ga32958@bigpond.net.au.

Aug 22. The Milmerran Swap Meet, plus vintage and classic car display, by Gore Highway Cruisers, Millmerran Showgrounds, Saturday event, no eftpos, site holders from 6am, $20 site, camping avialable, public $5, U12 free, info 0428 570 213, 0427 062 540.

Aug 22. Wild Gasser Drag Racing, Round 4 of the Vintage Gassers Championship at Benaraby Dragway. A full field of vintage gassers battling it out down the quarter mile. Benaraby, QLD. Info: www.vintagegassersqueensland.com

Aug 22. Chinchilla Auto Show, hosted by Chinchilla Auto and Motor Group, will be held at Chinchilla State Primary School, corner Middle and Colamba Streets, Chinchilla. Contact chinchilla.automotor@gmail.com or 0439 996 659.

Aug 28-30. Peninsula Motorfest 8.0 returns to the Redcliffe Peninsula for three days of free, family-friendly car culture. Friday cruise night, Saturday entrant-only show at the Belvedere Hotel, and Sunday Family Fun Day at Pelican Park. Hot rods, classics, live music, kids zones and more. Spectators free all weekend. https://www.facebook.com/Peninsulamotorfest/

Aug 29. Queensland Historic Motoring Council Swap Meet. Veteran Car Club Rooms, Carindale (entry via Wright St). Gates 6:30am. Sites $10, display vehicles $5, walk-ins $2. Cash only. Enquiries 0413 553 173 or presidentqhmc@gmail.com.

Aug 29. Nitro in the Cane. Palmyra Dragway, Mackay, QLD. Presented by Palmyra Dragway. Full quarter mile racing from 12pm, Nitro from 3pm. Held in conjunction with PDRC Championship Round 3. Event and ticket information at www.palmyradragway.com.au.

Aug 29-30. Krome Rock N Rods. Laidley Showgrounds. Weekend of classic cars, hot rods, live rockabilly bands, markets and show ‘n’ shine, plus Krome After Dark Saturday night. Camping available. Tickets: events.humanitix.com/kromerocknrods

Sep 13. Eliminators Hot Rod, Car & Bike Show returns to the Beenleigh Showgrounds with a full day of chrome, customs, bikes and swap meet action. Swap meet kicks off from 6am, with the show from 8am and trophy registrations closing at 10am. Live music from Peter Black & The Lonesome Crows adds to the atmosphere. Adult admission is $5, kids under 12 free. Contact Hank on 0411 636 293, general enquiries 0428 867 015, email eliminatorsclub@gmail.com or visit https://www.eliminatorscarclub.com.au.

Sep 19. Wild Gasser Drag Racing, Round 5 of the Vintage Gassers Championship at Warwick Dragway. Old-school gasser drag racing with classic straight-axle machines. Warwick, QLD. Details: www.vintagegassersqueensland.com

Sep 20. Fine Iron Rod & Custom Club Car & Bike Show and Swap Meet, Ebbw Vale Soccer Fields. Swap meet, car show, trophies, raffles, food stalls, coffee and live music. Contact Rod 0433 300 266 or Col 0448 899 865.

Oct 2-5. Bargara Beach Campout Auto-Mazing Car Show, King’s Birthday long weekend at Bargara Beach, Bundaberg. Presented by Rum City Rods & Customs Inc, featuring custom cars, hot rods and a relaxed beachside campout vibe. Runs Oct 2–5. More info: https://www.facebook.com/bundyclub/

Oct 16–18. Dragfest, Round 6 of the Vintage Gassers Championship at Warwick Dragway. Three days of drag racing action featuring vintage gassers and plenty of track activity. Warwick, QLD. Info: www.vintagegassersqueensland.com

Oct 24-25. Classic & Muscle Annual Swap Meet, West End Leagues Club, Ipswich. Camping available. Swap meet and car display Sunday. Contact Kim McEwan 0423 090 444.

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

NEW SOUTH WALES (INC ACT)

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Jun 14. Breaky @ the Bowlo, Taren Point Bowling Club, 7.30am–10am. Hot rods, customs and classics. Hosted by Rat Finks. Contact Leanne 0408 165 744.

Jun 28 – Cars & Coffee Tamworth. Tamworth Holiday Park, 612–628 Goonoo Goonoo Road. Cars and bikes welcome, coffee available to purchase. 8am–10am.

Jun 28. Winter Under Cover Auto Jumble, Dogs West, Southern River. Gates open 6.30am. Sellers $10, buyers $5. Enquiries: Rod Vogel 0456 020 002.

Jul 5. Mild2Wild Swap Meet, Tocumwal Rec Reserve, Tocumwal NSW. Vendors $20 per site, spectators $5 per vehicle. Fully catered. Gates open 8am. Eric 0427 352 171 or Chris 0408 597 059.

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.

Jul 10–12. Back to Brunswick, Vintage Gassers cacklefest and static display as part of the Brunswick Heads gathering. See classic gassers up close and hear them roar. Brunswick Heads, NSW. Info: www.vintagegassersqueensland.com

Jul 19. Wagga Wagga Annual Swap Meet. Wagga Showgrounds. Gates open 7am. Entry $5, children free. 500 sites available. Outdoor sites $40, indoor $50. Show & Shine (pre-1996) 9am–1pm, judging from 10.30am. Site bookings via Wagga Civic Theatre: civic theatre.com.au or Ph 6926 9688.

Aug 1. Dubbo Model Show, Dubbo Showground, Sat & Sun 8.30am–5pm. Four categories: trucks, cars, military, other. Family friendly. Enquiries: Brian 0417 291 053.

Aug 2. Australia’s Largest Holden Display Day at Hawkesbury Showgrounds, Racecourse Road, Clarendon (opposite RAAF Base Richmond). Hundreds of Holdens on display, swap meet stalls, trade stalls, kids entertainment, live band and food stalls. Entry $10, kids under 15 free with paying adult. Visit https://www.allholdenday.com.au

Aug 23. Lismore Swap Meet, Lismore Showgrounds. Hosted by Borderline Street Rodders with car parts, collectables and auto jumble, plus vintage car display, food and drinks. Open 6am–1pm. Stall bookings and info: 0417 324 649.

Aug 23. Bathurst Historic Car Club Swap Meet & Show ’N’ Shine, Mount Panorama, Bathurst. Cars, motorcycles and trucks welcome. Registrations 8–10.30am, judging 11am, trophies noon. Contact Lee-Ann 0400 751 668 or bhccswapmeet@outlook.com.

Aug 28–30. Chrysler Wake Run, Canton Beach Holiday Park. All Chrysler vehicles welcome for a weekend of cruising and social activities. Entry $20 per car. Details: www.hvcc.org.au. Contact Julie 0409 454 734 or Graham 0409 583 680.

Aug 29. Manning Valley Cruizers Mountains to the Sea 2026 Show ’n’ Shine, Taree Foreshore – Queen Elizabeth Park. 10am–2pm. Day entry $15 per car. Supporting Manning VRA Taree & FAWNA. Sanction No. S26/24.

Aug 29. Dubbo MotorFest. Dubbo Showground, Dubbo NSW. One-day motoring festival featuring over 1,000 cars and bikes including show cars, street machines, classics and custom motorcycles. Show ‘n’ shine, elite indoor displays, dyno demonstrations, aerial motocross, trade stalls, food vendors and live music. Family-friendly event with children’s activities and licensed bar. Entry $10 per person. Tickets via 123tix. www.dubbomotorfest.com.au.

Sep 6. Kyogle Show ’n Shine & Swap Meet, Kyogle Showgrounds, 9am–2pm. Swap meet set-up from 5am, sites $30 per site. Cars, bikes and family-friendly displays. Contact 0427 443 193 or kyoglemotorvehicleclub@gmail.com.

Sep 11-13. Romans Kiama Hot Rod Run, Black Beach Park, Kiama. Hot rods and customs, music, trade and food stalls. Public display Sunday 8am–2pm. $10 display car entry, free to public.

Sep 18-20. Diggers Run, Emerald Beach. Hosted by Woolgoolga Hot Rod & Customs Club. Entry cut-off Sept 1. Contact Brad Bennie 0418 150 568, wrac2456@gmail.com.

Sep 19–20. The North West Swap Meet & Car Show hits Gunnedah Showground with two days of vintage vehicles, swap sites and cruising action. Swap meet Saturday from 7am, car show Sunday from 8am. Admission $5, outdoor swap sites $15. Camping available. Hosted by Gunnedah and Namoi Valley vehicle clubs. Contact 0498 180 966.

Sep 20. Picton Swap Meet. Picton Showground, 151 Menangle St. Gates open 7am, adults $5 (till noon), kids free. Automotive parts, tools, memorabilia, cars, bikes and more. Camping available. Enquiries: 0421 109 694

Sep 25–26. Wagga Rod & Rock N Roll Festival, Rules Club Wagga Wagga. Friday night Uptown Catz, Saturday Show & Shine, fashion parade, dance lessons, cruise and Atomic Hi-Tones Saturday night. Free entry for viewers, $5 car entrants. Details via the event Facebook page.

Oct 2–5. Temora Rod Run, Temora. A Country Weekend 2026 celebrating hot rods, customs and classic cars with cruises, scenic country runs, show and shine, food and good times. Hosted under ASRF sanction S26-07. Follow updates via Facebook.

Oct 18. 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.

Oct 18. Lake Mac Action Fest, Speers Point Park, Lake Macquarie. Super boats racing on the lake plus Show & Shine for vintage, classic, muscle, custom cars, hot rods and bikes. Free entry. Enquiries: Rob Garrett 0426 005 447 or Bill Kalb 0428 465 057.

Oct 23–25 – 25th Early Falcon Nationals. Sydney Motorsport Park. For 1960–1969 Falcons XK, XL, XM, XP, XR, XT. Email earlyfalconnats2026@hotmail.com

Oct 23–25. ChromeFest. The Entrance town centre, Central Coast NSW. Three-day event celebrating pre-1979 vehicles, with more than 450 cars on display across the weekend. Program includes Show ’n Shine, cruise, live music on multiple stages, retro markets, fashion parade, dance demonstrations and the Australian Pin Up Pageant. Entrants must pre-register and meet vehicle eligibility criteria. Spectator entry is free, with road closures in place throughout the event precinct. Hosted by Central Coast Council. Contact (02) 4306 7900, https://chromefest.org

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.

VICTORIA

Aug 1. Dubbo Model Show, Dubbo Showground, Saturday and Sunday 8.30am–5pm. Four categories: Trucks, Cars, Military and Other. Family friendly with trade stalls and food vans. Enquiries Brian 0417 291 053.

Aug 16. Tatura Park Swap Meet. Tatura Park, Hastie St, Tatura. Gates open 7am. Public entry $5, under 15 free. Site setup from Aug 15. Sites 6m x 6m $30, powered sites $45 (booking required). Overnight camping available. Contact Craig 0412 508 170 or Dave 0409 142 391.

Sep 4–6. Cranksters Cruise Nagambie, Nagambie Regatta Centre. Three-day hot rod and kustom gathering. Contact Norm 0425 700 954 or Golly 0429 959 185 for event information and entries.

Sep 12–13. Victorian Hot Rod Association Hot Rod Show heads to Caribbean Park, Scoresby, with a new indoor/outdoor venue in Melbourne’s east. Vehicle entries open in stages with priority for car clubs, followed by individual entrants. Trade stands and interactive club displays welcomed. More details and updates via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063547512316

Sep 18–20. CHOPPED Festival, Carisbrook Raceway, Carisbrook. Three days of dirt drags, hot rods, customs, choppers, gassers, live bands, camping, tiki bar action and show ’n’ shine fun. One of Australia’s wildest traditional hot rod gatherings, with scrutineering for participating vehicles and spectator tickets available online. Info: https://www.chopped.com.au .

Oct 10. Maddie’s Kool Car & Bike Cruise – an ASRF sanctioned charity cruise supporting 16-year-old Maddie, fundraising for a May 2027 Borneo community and wildlife aid trip. Start point is Waurn Ponds Hotel with a 10am departure, followed by an approx. 50km cruise to the Inverleigh Hotel. The day includes lunch, raffles, a small art auction and trophy presentations, including Maddie’s Choice, Inverleigh Hotel Choice and Police Choice for car and bike. Entry is $5. Contact: Craig – 0438 284 853 | hoptuphotrod@gmail.com

Oct 16. Autobarn Rush, Swan Hill, October 16–18. Motorshow, street cruising and show & shine hosted by Mallee Cruisers Car Club Inc. Info Tim 0418 939 332.

Oct 23–25. Goanna Run, Mildura. Hosted by Desert City Rodders, the annual Goanna Run returns to Mildura for a weekend of hot rods, customs, classics and cruising. Activities include registration, the Kate’z Cruise observation run, Mildura Feast Street display, live music, market stalls, kids’ entertainment and a Show ’n’ Shine at Nowingi Place. Saturday night features live entertainment and presentations, while Sunday wraps up with cruising and social activities. Open to hot rods, customs and classic vehicles. Contact: 03 5021 3288. Website: https://desertcityrodders.com/goanna-run/

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Aug 9. Willunga Swapmeet, Binney Road, Willunga. Sellers from 6am, buyers from 7.30am. Admission $5. Sites from $15, indoor sites $25 pre-booked. Enquiries: Sean McCracken 0419 812 817. Details: www.bevenyoung.com.au/car.htm.

Sep 18–20. Victor Harbor Rock ’N’ Roll Festival, Victor Harbor, SA. Three-day coastal festival featuring live music, dancing, classic cars and motorcycles, markets, food, family activities and ticketed evening shows. Daytime attractions include vehicle displays around Warland Reserve, Albert Place and Ocean Street, with many daytime events free to attend. Info: rocknrollfestival.com.au.

Oct 9–12. Monaro Nationals, Mount Barker and Adelaide Hills region. Includes scrutineering, Show & Shine, driving events, presentation dinner and farewell cruise. Venues include Mount Barker, Tailem Bend, Morphettville and Birdwood.

Oct 18. Cobdogla Mega Swap Meet. Riverland Field Day Site, 52 Field Day Dr, Barmera. Buyers from 7am–1pm, sellers setup 5am–7am. Public entry $5, under 16 free. Outdoor sites $25, indoor sites from $25. Camping available from Saturday. Info: Craig 0425 339 444, www.cobdoglaswapmeet.com.au.

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.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA & NT

Sep 18–19. Wheatbelt Motor Mayhem, Kellerberrin. Sponsorship and entrant opportunities available. Funds go toward prize pool. Contact Nikki Macdonald 0455 400 539 or Wheatbeltmm@gmail.com

Sep 25. WAHRA Sandgroper Mid-West Run to Geraldton, September long weekend. Open to pre-1978 road-licensed hot rods, customs and classics. Entry forms online at wahra.org.au. Details https://thq.fyi/se/h3T4vuQ.

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

Oct 4. Tararua Rodders Chrome ’n Custom Show returns to the Horowhenua Event Centre, Victoria St, Levin, NZ. This biennial indoor event has built a reputation as one of New Zealand’s premier hot rod and custom car showcases, featuring fresh builds and standout vehicles from across the North Island. The spacious grounds transform into a rolling outdoor car show with visiting hot rodders, trade stalls, food trucks and live music. Open 10am–3pm. Entry $10 adults. Info: https://www.tararuarodders.co.nz, tararuarodders@gmail.com, 021 175 8325.

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