The first ever Horsham Truck Show will see about 3,000 visitors flock to the city this weekend with the two-day event set to feature between 100 and 150 trucks across Australia, including Queensland and Western Australia.
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Event organiser Stephen Carman says the truck show has something in store for all truck lovers.
“There will be trucks of all shapes and sizes, some dating back to the 1940s and some that will have been registered for less than a week,” he says.
“A 1947 Ford Jailbar is sure to attract plenty of interest.”
“But you don’t have to be in the trucking industry to enjoy it. We will have food stalls and live music.”
“There will also be lots for the kids to do with a jumping castle, the Tiny Goats, and face painting.”
Horsham Rural City Council is helping out with logistical support and a $5,000 Community Event Grant.
Carman says many travelling showgoers will stay overnight, providing a boost to the local economy.
In addition to the showgrounds activities, a convoy of trucks will roll into the city from Natimuk Road at 10am on Sunday.
“This will be great to see, and $10 from every truck will be donated to Wimmera Against Cancer in Kids,” he says.
“We are hoping this nice weather holds out until the weekend. It should be a great event.”
The Council’s Community Event Grants Program helps not-for-profit groups deliver events that benefit the town and in 2024, 25 groups received funding totalling $69,960.
Applications for the 2025 round of funding will open in May.
Entry to the truck show is $10 for adults, and children under 12 can attend for free.
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