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More event dates for your diary

Here’s a look at some of the major trucking events to add to your calendar in the coming months. 

NOVEMBER

Convoy For Kids Goulburn

November 19, 2022

Goulburn, NSW

Convoy for Kids Goulburn provides support for local children with cancer, terminal illness and permanent disabilities, by providing financial assistance to the families of such children with special needs. For the first time in two years, the Convoy Carnival Day will be run in its entirety, with a Guinness World Record attempt for the largest parade of trucks, entertainment and plenty of kids activities.

Dane Ballinger Memorial Truck Show

November 19, 2022

Bathurst Showgrounds, NSW

The Dane Ballinger Memorial Truck Show will feature plenty to see and do for the entire family, including over 200 market stalls, food stalls, entertainment and kids rides. The Bathurst Swap Meet Car and Bike Show will be held as part of the same weekend. 

Illawarra Convoy

November 20, 2022

Illawarra, NSW

Touted as the largest truck and motorbike convoy in the Southern Hemisphere, the Illawarra Convoy raises funds for individuals and families affected by potentially life threatening medical conditions, together with charities that work with these people, and local hospitals.

Castlemaine Rotary Truck Show

November 26-27, 2022

Castlemaine, Victoria

This is the 34th year for the annual event, which celebrates the important contribution of the trucking industry, with entertainment on offer for the whole family. Event proceeds will go towards local youth and community projects.

JANUARY

The Geelong Classic Truck and Machinery Show will feature a huge display of vehicles and machinery from days gone by.

Geelong Classic Truck and Machinery Show

January 14-15

79 Breakwater Road, Geelong

The event showcases a huge display of classic trucks, tractors, cars and machinery. There will also be over 15 fully operational steam engines, 12 permanently installed oil engines, a 1000hp marine steam engine, a wool scouring machine, and a large collection of steam models. And the Vintage Tractor Pull will return for the eighth consecutive year.

Koroit Truck Show

January 28, 2023

Koroit, Victoria

After a Covid-enforced hiatus, the Koroit Truck Show will return with a bang during the Australia Day long weekend.

FEBRUARY

Newcastle Truck Show & Convoy

February 26, 2023

McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle, NSW

The Newcastle Truck Show & Convoy is a fun, family day where the community and transport industry come together to celebrate and appreciate the contribution of the transport industry to our nation. The convoy departs at Newcastle Markets and ends at McDonald Jones Stadium, where over 200 trucks will be on display.

MARCH

East Gippsland Convoy for Kids

March 4, 2023

Great Lakes Airfield, Lakes Entrance, Victoria

The convoy will commence at Traralgon and Orbost, coming together at the Greater Lakes Airfield at Lakes Entrance, where there will be plenty of trucks on show, with previous years attracting more than 200 vehicles. Money raised will go towards the chosen charities: Angel Flight, Camp Quality and the Ronald McDonald House.

The White Truck Muster will be a celebration of the White truck brand.

White Truck Muster

March 18-19

Kyabram Show Grounds, Victoria

The White Truck Muster is a celebration of the White truck brand, with displays of trucks, cars, tractors, crawlers and memorabilia. The event is open to any vehicle manufactured or marketed by White or White owned companies, however other makes of trucks are also welcome.

Trucking Australia 2023

March 29-31 2023

Novotel, Sunshine Coast, Queensland

The event will discuss the industry’s biggest challenges and spark solutions to shape the future of our industry. Registration opened in early November

MAY

Brisbane Truck Show

May 18-21, 2023

Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre

The Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre and South Bank Parklands will be wall to wall with the latest and best trucks, trailers, technology, components and equipment when the show returns in 2023.

Have you got an event you’d like included in the next Save the Date? Email all the details to editor@bigrigs.com.au.

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