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

May 9. Diecast & Collectible Toys Buy Sell Swap Day, Caboolture Showgrounds, 140 Beerburrum Rd, Caboolture QLD 4510. Doors open 10am–2pm. Entry $2 adults, kids free. Huge range of diecast cars and collectible toys. Sponsored by OZ Wheels 1/64 Scale Diecast. Sellers wanting to book a space contact Wayne 0488 738 477.

May 16. Wild Gasser Drag Racing, Round 3 of the Vintage Gassers Championship at Warwick Dragway. Classic straight-axle gassers and old-school drag racing action. Warwick, QLD. Details: www.vintagegassersqueensland.com

May 17. Rod & Custom Club Ipswich Car & Bike Show + Swap Meet. Ebbw Vale Soccer Fields, Brisbane Road. Swap meet from 5am, car show from 6am. Entry $5. Judging 8:30am, trophies 11am. Food, coffee, live music. Rod 0433 300 266 or Col 0448 899 865.

May 23. Curra Swap Meet. Gates open 6am. Sites $15, entry $5. Bookings 0407 385 299.

May 24. Coastal Show and Shine Motor Show, Reynolds Park, Port Douglas. Part of Port Douglas Carnivale. Enter your pride and joy or enjoy the display. Registration via www.carnivale.com.au

May 30. SMS (Scale Model Supply) presents Rods, Rides and Rigs, Fitzy’s Hotel, cnr Bryants Rd and Pacific MTWY, Loganholme, 9am-4pm, entries to rosa.holzberger1962@gmail.com, info info@scalemodeller.com.au.

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 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 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 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 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 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

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

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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May 15-17. 24th Annual Lazy Winter Run, Arrawarra. Pre-entry includes event shirt, Friday night BBQ and drinks, Saturday afternoon tea, show and shine and cruise, and Sunday Breakfast. Enter by May 1 to guarantee an event shirt. Accommodation bookings are made directly with Darlington Park Beach resort, 02 6640 7444. Hosted by the Mid North Coast Hot Rod Club, info Andy 02 6642 5963, Mike 0418 240 943.

May 16. Rattletrap IX. Drag-ens Hot Rod Club presents a one-day beach event at Crowdy Head featuring classic hot rods, vintage race cars and bike trials, with bracket sprints, grudge matches and exhibition runs. Gates open 9:00am, action from 10:00am (tides permitting). Spectator tickets $25 online or $35 at gate, kids under 14 free. Details at https://www.drag-ens.com.au/rattletrap-next-event

May 17. Richmond Classic Cruise-In celebrating National Motoring Heritage Day. Meet Panthers Mulgoa Rd Penrith 8am, depart 9am for 25km cruise to Richmond Club. Show 8:30am–3pm, $10 display entry (cash only), public free. Family friendly, stalls, kids’ activities. Contact magicmetalmotoringclub@gmail.com

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.

May 31 – Cars & Coffee Tamworth. Tamworth Holiday Park, 612–628 Goonoo Goonoo Road. Cars and bikes welcome, coffee available to purchase. 8am–10am.

Jun 7. 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

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

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 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 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

Oct 18. Camden Car Show, Gledswood Winery, 900 Camden Valley Way, Catherine Field. Gates open 7am, $20 entry, judged cars in by 10am. Classics, street machines, hot rods and bikes. Food trucks on site. Contact John Fenato 0418 238 919.

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

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

May 31 – Viva Moto Swap Meet. The Tote, 67–71 Johnston Street, Collingwood. 9am–3pm. Modern and vintage motorcycles, parts, clothing, tattoos, BBQ and more. Site bookings www.viva-moto.com, email goodtimes@viva-moto.com.

Jun 5–8. Lakes Entrance Country Cruise. Central Hotel Lakes Entrance. Four-day event with registration, cruise and show activities. Hosted by Lakesters Rod & Custom Club. Details via event page.

Jun 6. Factory Party & Rod and Custom Show. The Rubber Connection, 13 Nelson St, Moorabbin. 3pm–8pm. Live music featuring Traumaboys, Killer Antics and Home Made Space Machine. Gold coin sausage sizzle supporting Beyond Blue. BYO drinks.

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. Cranksters Cruise, Nagambie VIC. Three-day cruise event running September 4–6. Organised by Cranksters Rod and Kustom Club. Details via Facebook: Cranksters Rod and Kustom Club Victoria. Contacts: Geoff 0429 959 185, Cam 0438 523 129.

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

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.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

May 30. Riverland Auto Street Party takes over the streets of Barmera, SA, with classic cars, hot rods, customs and bikes on show. Hosted by Riverland Customs & Classics and Riverside Rodders, the event delivers a relaxed street-party atmosphere, cruising vibes and strong local support. Open to entrants and spectators alike. facebook.com/events/697755186337842

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 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.

WESTERN AUSTRALIA & NT

May 9 – Wongan Wheels & Torque Car Show Extravaganza. Wongan Hills Sports Ground, 10am–2pm. Show ’n’ shine, swap meet, stalls and family activities. Contact Melinda 0419 350 479 or wonganwheelsandtorque@gmail.com.

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.

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