Over the next few months there are some interesting truck shows coming up around the country, and for your convenience we have created a list of them here.
Some like the Perth and Brisbane Truck Shows are large “all the bells and whistles” affairs organised by their respective state industry groups, showcasing many major exhibitors. Then there are shows for the vintage and historical enthusiast, Show & Shine shows and also some rural shows that include agricultural trucks and tractors. In short, there is a show to cover most interests, although it will probably be a matter of organising to be in the right place at the right time for many. Most shows have a website or contact details where you can find out more information, view a flyer or see a full website.
Click here to visit the the Australian truck show calendar for 2014.
Show Name: Koroit Truck Show
Date: 26 January 2013 Australia Day Weekend
Place: Victoria Park oval, Koroit, Victoria
Contact: Koroit Agricultural Society http://aths.com.au/aths-events/
Show Name: Allora Heritage Weekend
Date: 26-27 January 2013
Place: Allora Showgrounds, Queensland
Contact: The Warwick Veteran & Vintage Vehicle Club
Show Name: Longwarry Heritage Truck Display
Date: 2-3 February 2013
Place: Longwarry recreation reserve Collette St Longwarry, Victoria 3816
Contact: http://aths.com.au/aths-events/longwarry-heritage-truck-display-2nd-3rd-feb-2013/
Show Name: Lancefield History of Transport Heritage Truck Display
Date: 23-24 February 2013
Place: Lancefield showgrounds Victoria
Contact: http://aths.com.au/aths-events/
Show Name: Hunter Valley Truck Muster
Date: 9-10 March 2013
Place: Maitland Showground cnr Anzac and Blomfield Streets, Maitland, New South Wales
Contact: www.hunteroldtrucks.com
Show Name: 3rd Clunes Historic Vehicle Show
Date: 10 March 2013, Victorian Labour Day Weekend
Place: Clunes Showgrounds, Clunes, Victoria
Contact: http://aths.com.au/aths-events/
Show Name: 5th Australian White Truck Muster 2013 & the 2013 Engine & Machinery Rally
Date: 16 March 2013
Place: 77-79 Allan Street, Kyabram, 3620, VIC
Contact: Kyabram Vintage Engine and Machinery Restoration Group Inc.
Details: www.whitetruckmuster.com.au
Show Name: 26th Annual Penrith Working Truck Show
Date: 7 April 2013
Place: Museum of Fire, 1 Museum Drive, Penrith, New South Wales
Contact: www.museumoffire.com.au or http://www.pwts.com.au/main.html
Show Name: Mildura Historic Truck and Tractor Show
Date: 27 April 2013
Place: Benetook Tafe Grounds, Benetook Avenue Mildura, Mildura, 3500, VIC
Contact: Tractor Restoration & Appreciation Club Sunraysia Email: hinksi@iinet.net.au
Details: A gathering of trucks, tractors and farm machinery 25 years and older. A loading ramp is available on site.
Show Name: Haulin’ the Hume road run
Date: 27-28 April 2013
Place: Liverpool to Yass along the Old Hume Highway
Meet: Opposite Uncle Leo’s truck stop in Casula/Crossroads near Liverpool at 6am
NB: Entry Instructions, must enter Beech Road off Campbelltown Road
Contact: Western Sydney Historical Truck Club http://www.wshtc.com.au/events.html
Details: Saturday evening (pre-paid via entry) dinner and slide night in Yass, old photo contributions encouraged. A parade through the main street of Yass and trophy presentation. A list of accommodation available on the website.
Show Name: Beenleigh Heritage Truck Show
Date: 18-19 May 2013
Place: Beenleigh Showgrounds, James Street Beenleigh, Queensland
Contact: http://aths.com.au/aths-events/
Details: Entry $5 adults, open 8am both days, tractor pull, vintage and veteran trucks and utes, fire engines and military vehicles, tractors and stationary engines. Heritage trucks, buses and earthmoving machinery. Country market on Sunday.
Show Name: Brisbane Truck Show
Date: 16-19May 2013
Place: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre
Contact: http://www.brisbanetruckshow.com.au/
Details: The Brisbane Truck Show, established by the Commercial Vehicle Industry Association of Queensland (CVIAQ) for the industry in 1968 has grown expeditiously over the past 40 years and is recognised as the premier event in Australia.
Among many key advantages cited by major exhibitors included superior design and traffic flow of the venue which provided buyers the opportunity to revisit stands on multiple occasions to make direct product comparisons and to seal deals.
Show Name: Mannum Truck and Ute Show
Date: 9 June 2013
Place: Randell St Mannum, South Australia, 5238
Contact: Mannum Progress Assoc.
http://www.murrayriver.com.au/event/859-inaugural-mannum-truck-and-ute-show/
Details: Proposed Queens birthday weekend Sunday 9th June 2013 10am to 4pm
following our successful inaugural Truck and Ute Show 2012
Show Name: 3rd Annual Sydney Classic & Antique Truck Show
Date: 16 June 2013
Place: Museum of Fire, 1 Museum Drive, Penrith, New South Wales
Contact: www.museumoffire.com.au
Details: This event is open to all Veteran, Vintage and Classic Trucks, Buses, Utes, Vans, Military & Fire vehicles or any other historic vehicle permitted by the organises that are 30 years or over. This show is held to promote the collecting, conserving and the restoration of Heavy Transport Vehicles (pre-entry required).
A fantastic family fun day will open up a world of fascinating nostalgia Join us and open up a world of fascinating nostalgia and activities for all ages. Come and see trucks from the solid rubber boneshakers of 1914 through to the kings of the highway of the 60’s and 70’s.
Show Name: Perth Truck & Trailer Show
Date: 26-28 July 2012
Place: Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre.
Contact: http://www.perthtruckshow.com.au/
Details: The 2013 Perth Truck and Trailer Show is shaping up to be a major event for the Western Australian truck industry. The bi-ennial Perth Truck and Trailer show will again take up all six pavilions of the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre when it is staged in July.
The Perth Truck and Trailer Show is an important event for the Commercial Vehicle Industry Association (CVIA), a division of the Motor Trades Association of WA. The CVIA recognises the value of a large scale Show such as this, which showcases the most up-to-date vehicles, equipment, parts and accessories, and information relating to the trucking industry.
Plus as the major event for the industry, the Show offers networking opportunities through two scheduled functions – a cocktail party and gala dinner; plus the bar will operate across the weekend to provide a central place to meet clients and business associates.