Motoring events 2011

Victoria
Sunday Feb 06 - Valiant Charger Club day - Caribbean Gardens, Scoresby - 10am to 3pm. Enter from Stud Road or Ferntree-Gully Road.

Sunday Feb 06 - Show & Shine - Geelong Street Rodders - Princess Park, Queenscliff - 10am

Sunday Feb 13 - Picnic at Hanging Rock - Classics, Customs, Modifieds, Rods - Hanging Rock Reserve, Woodend - 8am. www.picnicathangingrock.com.au

Sunday Feb 20 - All Ford Day - Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Geelong - 10am. www.allfordday.org.au

Saturday Feb 26 - Back to the Drive-in Day - Dromana Drive-in theatre - 4pm. Movie is American Graffiti. $35 per car. www.letsgocruisin.com.au

Sat-Sun March 5-6 - Melbourne Motormania - Docklands - All cars - Free entry.

Sat-Sun March 18-20 - Festival of Motorsport - Phillip Island Circuit - www.vhrr.com

Sunday 20th Feb also,Westernport Festival at Hastings foreshore.Last year was about 400 cars.
Also Feb 20th is Cranbourne swap-meet.
25th-26th Feb,Ballarat swap-meet.
12th-13th March,Lardner Park Burnout Comp.Was in carsguide today.
4th-6th March,Bright Rockabilly-ink-oil Festival.
3 days of Kustom Kulture.
27th March,Mountain district Car-Bike show.Healsville.
u/16 free,family day.

FEBRUARY

5th February 2011: Berwick Swap Meet. Presented by the Dandenong Valley Historic Car Club at Akoonah Park, Berwick(Melways 111,H10) Site Fee $5.00 (nom.6 x 6m),no booking necessary. Entry $5.00 per person buyers and sellers. Gates open 5.00am. Ample free off street parking. Melbourne’s biggest and best outdoor swap meet. Roger: 0407568488

6th February: Epping Swap Meet. Epping Recreation Reserve, High St. Epping. Adults $5 from7:30am. Kids U/16 FREE. Sites $22. Set up from 7am. Info: 0419 128 969

6th February: Drouin Swap Meet, Show'n'Shine & Market. Drouin Recrearion Reserve, Sinclair St,Drouin. Sellers from 6am. Public from 8am. Closes 1pm. $5 per person. Kids U/16 FREE. Sites $5. No site bookings necessary. Ph: 0417302241

13th February 2011: Yarra Glen Swap Meet run by the Vintage Drivers Club, will be held at the Yarra Glen Racecourse (lots of shady trees and green lawns). Gates open 7am for sellers, 8am for buyers. Undercover sites $20, outdoor sites $15. Sites are available for tandem trailers. General Admission $5. Catering provided by VDC. Site bookings: phone Max Coomer (03) 9432 6948.
Max Coomer: (03) 9432 6948
Bob Cochrane: (03) 9707 5530
brianskewes@hotmail.com
vintagedriversclub.com.au

13th February 2011: 24th Picnic at Hanging Rock. Come and join thousands of other motoring enthusiasts at Victoria's premiere Classic Vehicle display day this February at the scenic Hanging Rock Reserve near Woodend.
As a 'classic moring event' - the day is focused on vehicles of the 1986 and before eras. Refer to the Conditions of Entry for full details.
Entry fees for this great family day remain at 2010 prices - $20 per car & truck, $5 for motorcycles and $5 for pedestrians - and of course children are always free. There is no requirement for pre-registration - and clubs wishing to park together are advised to arrive together as traffic movements inside the park are restricted. Display vehicles may enter from 7:30am - general parking areas from 8am.
Entertainment onsite for kids (of all ages) as well as displays from our sponsors. The Animal Farm, Sack races, Rocker Cover Racing, Face Painting are all back - listen for announcements regarding times.
Bring your own picnic or purchase food and refreshments from the onsite stands. Don't forget to drop into the sales tent early to purchase your very collectable T-Shirt, badge and other merchandise.
Opportunities for Sponsorship packages exist and potential sponsors are invited to review the package (click here) and contact Graham Williams via email at graham.williams00@gmail.com.

20th February: 18th All American Car Display & Swap Meet. Gembrook Sports Ground, Gembrook, American classic, vintage, veteran, hot rods and customs, Aussie Falcons, Holdens and Chrysler Valiants up to 1975 in show condition welcome, ASRF sanctioned, free entry for driver and display vehicle, public $5, children under 12 free, music and a wide variety of hot and cold food will be available, children's amusements, free swap sites, all proceeds go to local community projects, for more info Ph Don 03 5968 2222.

18th-20th February: Grampians Rod Run. Centred around Halls Gap and caravan park.
Info: http://www.oldskoolrods.org.au/index.html http://www.hallsgapcaravanpark.com.au/

25th-26th February: 22nd Annual Super Southern Swap Meet. Ballarat. 7am to 6pm both days. $10 entry. Children U/12: FREE. Pre-booked Sites - $55.00. Car Parking FREE....including optional wheel clamps!

27 February 2011: Werribee and District Collectable Vehicle Club Annual Show 'N 'Shine. Weerama Festival 9 am to 3pm Mossfiel Reserve, Heaths Road, Hoppers Crossing (Melway 206 F 2) The Admission for show cars will be $10, general admission $2 and children under 16 free. The show is open to all car clubs, and trophies will be awarded for vintage, veteran, classic, modern, commercial, motorcycles, utes and modified vehicles. Car Club displays are welcome. There will be market stalls, trade and craft displays, jumping castle and catering will be provided by Camp Quality for Kids onsite. All proceeds from the catering will be donated to Camp Quality for Kids; contact John Agosta on 0409 796 372, or at - http://www.wdcvc.com email to jwautos@bigpond.net.au. John Agosta: 0409 796 372 - Yves Schieseck: 9749 3376 - jwautos@bigpond.net.au

MARCH

4-6th March: Bright Rockabilly Oil & Ink Kustom Kulture & Music Festival. http://www.brightrockabilly.com.au

27th March: 5th Mountain District Car & Bike Show. Charity Event. Healesville Showgrounds, Don Rd, Healesville. (melways ref. 278 H5). Hotrods - Classic, custom & vintage cars - Classic & Custom Bike - Ute & Chev/F-trucks. Special Feature: Wedding cars & Limousine exhibition. Gates open 10am to General Public. 7am entry for vendors & entrants. Prizes & presentations at 3pm. Trade Alley. Live bands from 10am. Food stalls. Entrants (before March 24) $10. Late entries: $15. Enquiries: Jacqueline Or Greg 03 9737 9660 or info@mdcbs.com

APRIL

3rd April 2011: RACV Classic Showcase 2011. Flemington Racecourse Members Car Park (Melways 28G12) Open to all classic & historic vehicles originating from Britain and Europe. Club membership not necessary. Celebrating 60th years of the Ford MK1 Consul & Zephur and BMW501; 50 years since the release of the BMW 1500 and the Jaguar E-Type; the BMW Mini celebrates 10 years. Gates open at 9am for display cars and spectators from 10am, show closes at 3.00pm. Admission for display vehicles (driver & 1 passenger) is $15.00. Spectators $15.00 with children under 16 free. Food and refreshments will be available plus interesting trade stalls. Musical entertainment, children’s rides plus an animal farm and face painting. Organised by the AOMC, details telephone Iain Ross: 03 9890 0524 or Howard Billing: 0409 877760 http://www.aomc.asn.au Proudly sponsored by the RACV .

Sunday April 10th: Rods at Rochford. The Eagles Rod and Custom Club once again invite you all to join with us for a laid back and relaxing family day at Rochford Winery, Maroondah Highway, Coldstream. Lazy day start time of 10am. Live entertainment, craft market, trade alley, plenty of food choices, and of course wine sampling.
Entry is $10 per car to cover entertainment and prizes.
Any questions contact Steve on 0407 498400

Sunday April 10th: Shannon’s American Motor Show. Flemington Racecourse Car Park (Melways 28G12) Open to all classic & historic vehicles originating from North America. Club membership not necessary. Largest American vehicle display in Victoria, with over 1000 vehicles on show. Celebrating 100 years of Chevrolet Open to all vehicles manufactured in North America. Gates open at 9am for display vehicles and spectators from 10am, show closes at 3pm. Admission for display cars (driver & 1 passenger) is $15.00. Spectators $15.00 with children under 16 free. Food stalls, kids entertainment and a rock & roll band. Organised by the AOMC, details telephone 03 9890 0524 http://www.aomc.asn.au Proudly sponsored by Shannons “insurance for motoring enthusiasts”. Show vehicles 9am. Iain Ross: 03 9890 0524. Howard Billing: 0409 877760. http://www.aomc.asn.au

16th- 17th of April: Hot Rod Rumble 2011. The 2011 Hot Rod Rumble will be held the weekend prior to Easter, at Lardner Park, a great venue for such an event, and the format, although varied from the first Hot Rod Rumble, will still be exciting and entertaining. We have plans in place to ensure that the Hot Rod Rumble will continue to bring an exciting event to Hot Rod enthusiasts over Easter weekends in subsequent years.
This event is modelled after the successful Kustoms Of Australia event strategy, but with its own unique flavour. Rockabilly festival, Hot Rods, Kustoms, Musclecars, the Hot Rod Rumble will be structured in such a way that its bound to bring enjoyment to all automotive and music enthusiasts for many years to come. This event is organised by Chopper and the Kustoms of Australia krew, so ya just know it’s gonna be fun. With so much going on your biggest concern would be to choose which part of the action you’ll be watching or participating in over the weekend. There’ll be lots of more detailed info introduced over the next few months as the finer points are taken care of, but if you got any enquiries call 03 9796 2251 or check the web site: http://www.kustoms.com.au

Sunday April 17th:: wangaratta swap meet. Lions Club of Wangaratta 12th Annual Swap Meet and Collectables Market. Wangaratta Show Grounds. General admission $5.00 children 16 & under free. Featuring 500 sites of car, truck and motorcycle parts. Memorabilia, manuals collectables, tools bric-a-brac and craft. Yesterday’s heroes show and shine with 200 cars competing for trophies in 16 categories run by the early Holden car club. Vintage engine and tractor display co-coordinated by Warby Engine Club. MEASQ dB auto sound quality competition &dB Drag Racing. Dyno & performance horsepower shootout competition. The Lions big breakfast will be on from 6.30 am ensuring no one goes hungry. Gates open 6.00 am, although some come early with their flash lights. All proceeds donated to the local community. For site bookings ring Fabian on 03 5721 8673 and 03 57 219026 (AH). General enquires ring Ron 0357223996 or Chris 0409418882.

24th April, 2011: LANCEFIELD SWAP MEET Lancefield Park sites available 6m x 6m - ENQUIRIES & BOOKINGS PHONE: 03 5429 2249. Sites are $15,buyers $5. Send Cheque or Money Order with Stamped Self Addressed Envelope to: THE SWAP MEET LANCEFIELD FOOTBALL CLUB INC. P.O.BOX 110, LANCEFIELD 3435

22nd - 25th April (EASTER) : 20th Australian Street Rod Nationals. Geelong Showgrounds. Info: http://nats11.asrf.org.au/

April 29th 30th and May 1st, 2011: CAVENDISH CAMPOUT 2011. Weekend AFTER the ASRF Nationals in Geelong 2011. By the South West Street Rodders Hamilton and Old Skool Hotrod Club Horsham.
Camping is at the Cavendish Reserve on the banks of the Wannon River. The Campout is FREE to enter but a small $4 per adult per night for those that choose to camp at the Reserve. Kids under 12 camp for Free.
FRIDAY April 29th: Bench Session by the BIG fire at Recreation Reserve.
SATURDAY April 30th: Fishing in the morning in the Wannon River or having a hit of Tennis or just recover from Bench Session. [BYO fishing rods and tennis rackets and balls]
After lunch at 1pm a cruise to Hamilton Pastoral Museum (Adults $4). Tea at Bunyip Hotel or Cavendish Cafe
Big fire and Band Jam Session (with open mic!) at Recreation Reserve.
SUNDAY May 1st: Show and Shine from about 10am to 1pm. NO Trophys.
Everyone must pay for Camp sites in advance. PLEASE enter early so we know how many will be attending.
There are toilets and 11 showers at the Cavendish Football Ground Recreation Reserve. Limited power sites and unlimited unpowered sites available.
Have a look at CAVENDISH CAMPOUT pic's on Anzac weekend this year in the EVENTS section on here
More info: Sammy 03 55711146 or sammys41@hotmail.com{/email].