Keep busy this October with a day of trucking madness!
Truck lovers, families and old mates can catch up for a weekend of monster rigs and machinery, along with other fun activities and entertainment for all.
We’ve sourced out the best show’s our country has to offer, so get ready and gather everyone you know to see some of Australia’s best looking rigs this October!
Check out what’s on this month…
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OCTOBER
The Wauchope Yesteryear Truck and Machinery Club
October 4-7, 2024. Wauchope, NSW.
Held at the Wauchope Showground, this year’s event has been moved to October with plans for a bigger show. Classic and new trucks, tractors and on show, food and drink available (no Saturday night dinner).
For further info email wytmc.inc@hotmail.com or see the Wauchope Yesteryear Truck & Machinery Club Inc Facebook page.
October 5 & 6, 2024. Gatton, QLD.
Trucks leave both Brisbane (Mica St Carole Park) and Toowoomba (Brown and Hurley Carrington Road) at 9.30am, and the Toowoomba convoy should start arriving at Gatton from approximately 10.30am. With live music, kids rides, market and trade stalls and of course a truck show, there is something for everyone.
Admission:
Truck convoy registration: $60
Adult: $25
Children (6-15): $15
Family (2 adults + 2 children): $70
For more information visit https://lightsonthehill.com.au/
Truckies Against Bullying: Truck, Car and Bike Show
October 5-6, 2024. Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Bendigo, VIC.
Truckies Against Bullying are back with another great show this year, featuring plenty of trucks, cars and bikes to feast your eyes on. The fun kicks off with a convoy through Bendigo, while back at the showgrounds you can enjoy market and trade stalls, kids’ rides, food and drink, live music, and face painting.
For more information, email truckiesagainstbullying@yahoo.com, call Andrew on 0484 912 382 or Sandy on her mobile 0499 241 605.
Ivanhoe Dry Times Truck, Tractor, Car & Bike Show
October 5-6, 2024. Sahara Oval, Ivanhoe, NSW.
The Ivanhoe Dry Times Truck, Tractor, Car & Bike Show is a family-friendly weekend event. As well as the vehicles on display, attendees can look forward to a tractor pull, auction, stalls and more.
For more information, contact Allan on the mobile, 0447 953 982.
October 6, 2024. Kyneton Racecourse, VIC.
Sunday October 6 plays host to the Top Gun Truck and Car show at Kyneton Racecourse.
This is a fundraising event, with all proceeds going to the Cancer Council. Trucks and cars from every vintage are welcome, and must register prior to the event.
For more information see https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1270147
October 6, 2024. Whittlesea Showgrounds, VIC.
This family event features a car, truck and motorbike show, as well as live music, entertainment, food and more.
Entry is free, with any money raised on the day going towards children’s charities.
For more information email info@brighterdays.org.au
October 12, 2024. Boort, VIC.
Held in conjunction with the Boort A&P Society Show the 2024 Boort Truck Show will offer plenty of entertainment and a great selection of trucks.
There will be prizes on offer across a range of categories.
To find our more visit the Boort Truck Show Facebook page, phone Heath on 0428 382 725 or email heathsaunders@outlook.com
Matty Hillcoat’s Truckies’ Day Out
October 12, 2024. Gympie, Queensland.
Held at the Gympie Showgrounds, Matty Hillcoat’s Truckies’ Day Out kicks off at 9am and runs until late.
Attendees can enjoy a truck show and parade, show ‘n’ shine display, timber sports, a tractor pull, a vintage machinery display, kids’ amusements, music and more.
Entry is $25 for trucks (including one adult) and $20 per adult, with concession $15, kids $5, and kids under five going free.
For more information email khillcoat@riversgift.org
October 13, 2024. Perth, WA.
Save the date for this event from the Camp Quality Convoy Team.
For more information phone 1300 662 2670 or email convoy@campquality.org.au
Twin City Truck Centre Show and Shine
October 19, 2024. Wodonga, VIC .
Twin City Truck Centre Wodonga is hosting its first ever Show and Shine, featuring over 70 impressive trucks. This exciting event is scheduled for October 19, 2024 at 255 McKoy Street, Wodonga and will run from 10am to 2pm. Join them for an exciting day of trucks, kids’ entertainment, live music, food and drink, guided tours, exhibitors and a pallet sale. Plus you can check out a car display featuring the original Batmobile and Mad Max car!
TTA Tasmanian Transport Industry Gala dinner and Awards Night
October 19, 2024. Paranaple Centre, Devonport, TAS.
The TTA will host the 2024 Tasmanian Transport Industry Gala Dinner and Awards Night at the Paranaple Centre in Devonport on Saturday October 19. Join them for the Tasmanian Transport Industry’s night of nights, with food, drinks, awards, entertainment and plenty of networking opportunities.
In the lead up to the TTA Gala Dinner and Awards Night, the Livestock Transporters Association of Tasmania (LTAT) will host the LTAT State Conference. Beginning with a welcome function and industry auction at 6pm on Friday October 18 at Market Pavilion, the conference will be held on Saturday October 19. Join the LTAT team, along with members of the Australian Livestock and Rural Transporters Association (ALRTA) National Council for an informative conference kicking off with the NTI Breakfast at 8.30am.
Urana Vintage Rally and Truck Show
October 19 and 20, Urana, NSW
Held at Victoria Park, Urana, and organised by the Urana Vintage Machinery Club Inc, the Urana Vintage Rally & Truck Show includes a Vintage Tractor Trek, and a Twilight Tractor Pull on Saturday, and a truck show and shine on the Sunday, along with a fete in aid of the local hospital.
Free camping and showers available on site.
Admission: $10 adults, children under 16 free.
Contacts: Gary Baffsky 0408 683 111, Justin Livingstone 0423 319 488 or email uvmcinc@gmail.com
Beaudesert Heritage Truck Show
October 19 and 20, 2024. Beaudesert, QLD.
Held at the Beaudesert Showgrounds this truck show is on from 10am to 4pm on Saturday and 9am to 2.30pm on Sunday. All exhibitors must complete a pre-registration form, found here: https://heritagetruckassociation.com.au/2024-beaudesert-heritage-truck-show/ and provide evidence of public liability. Exhibitors and one passenger are free entry.
The show will feature a static display of heritage trucks, tractors and cars, various trade stalls and food vans.
Admission: $10.
Contact Mark on 0448 111 105 or John on 0477 499 530 or see www.heritagetruckassociation.com.au
October 20, 2024. Ross Transport Depot, Port Kembla, NSW.
Ross Transport is holding its first ever open day to raise funds for its lead truck bid for the upcoming Illawarra Convoy. The fun will include face painters, a balloon twister, Spiderman and other characters, Little Big Rigs Sydney, and a BBQ. Get up close to some of Ross Transport’s most famous trucks, including Truely Frantastic and Bluey, and learn from a safety demonstration about blind spot awareness.
For more information see https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1279142
Technical and Maintenance Conference
October 21-23, 2024. Docklands, Melbourne.
The Australian Trucking Association’s annual Technical and Maintenance Conference is back. As the trucking industry’s premier national gathering of technical professionals, fleet and workshop managers, technical regulators, mechanics and service technicians, TMC is your chance to stay up to date, avoid breakdowns, and potentially save thousands of dollars through better maintenance and purchasing.
Learn from the industry’s best through technical workshops, demonstrations and training, check out the latest industry products and services at the TMC EXPO, build your connections with the ATA’s interactive networking program and celebrate the industry’s best at the Castrol Awards Dinner.
Deniliquin Truck Show & Industry Expo
October 26, 2024. Denilquin, NSW.
Held at the Deniliquin Race Club each year this event promises a wide range of trucks on show, awards, entertainment and the chance to visit the Deniliquin & District Industry Wall of Fame and Memorial Wall to pay tribute to local industry greats, past and present.
Details are still being finalised. Contact John Creenaune on 0439 790 116, email admin@denitruckshow.com.au or visit www.denitruckshow.com.au
October 27, 2024. Hawkesbury Showground, Clarendon, NSW.
The Sydney Convoy for Kids is fast approaching. This year, hundreds of trucks will depart from Sydney Dragway, heading to the Hawkesbury Showground for a family fun day. Attendees can look forward to food and drink, a raffle, a massive auction and more. Proceeds from the day will go towards NETS Ambulance Service and Kidzfix.
For more information, contact Mark Smallwood on 0414 471 341.
October 27, 2024. Luddenham Showgrounds, NSW.
The Pioneer Timber Cutters Club are hosting a Show and Shine at Luddenham Showgrounds, with four trophies up for grabs: People’s Choice under 4.5gvm, Entrants’ Choice under 4.5gvm, People’s Choice over 4.5gvm and Entrants’ Choice over 4.5gvm.
The show is open to trucks, cars, bikes and tractors, at just $5 per vehicle. Entry is $5 per adult, and free for kids under 16. All proceeds go to the Leukemia Foundation, Black Dog, and Motor Neuron Disease. Other entertainment on the day will include a chainsaw race display at 11am, a jumping castle for kids, and a sausage sizzle. Gates open 7.30am, exhibitors, 8am, public.
For more information phone Jamie on 0408 964 249 or Shane on 0418 248 075.
October 27, 2024. Callington, SA.
The Callington A&H Society has introduced a truck show element to the annual Callington Show, with cash, prizes and rosettes up for grabs across six categories. Trucks must be at the grounds between 6am and 7am for parking around the outside of the back oval. Entries will be capped at 15 per class by September 15.
Read more:
- Aussie Hay Runners founder wins Dream Maker award in Alice Springs
- Truck-turned-boat makes a splash at SeaWorld
- Heavy Vehicle Rollover Awareness Program stops rigs from rolling
- Ison Haulage led the charge at the roaring Lowood Truck Show
- Sydney welcomes AAA Trailers as it opens its new warehouse
Check out the Deals on Wheels Facebook here.