The weather is slowly warming up, and truck shows will soon be back in a big way. Here are some great upcoming events for your calendars.
AUGUST
TechDrive 2024
August 7, 2024
Melbourne, VIC
Following its successful launch event in Melbourne in 2023, WHG is taking TechDrive on the road again this year. The event will showcase the latest in technology and innovation, with announcements on new product releases, developments in Telematics, IoT, location data and more. Venue to be announced soon.
Mackay Convoy 4 Kids
August 11, 2024
Mackay Showgrounds, QLD
The annual Mackay Convoy 4 Kids is taking place this weekend, leaving Sarina at 10am and arriving at the Mackay Showgrounds at approximately 11am. Join in the family fun with free kids’ rides, market stalls, and prizes to be won on the day. Entry is just $5 per adult, with kids going free. All funds go towards children’s charity Variety. For more information contact k4kmackay@gmail.com.
Lowood Truck Show
August 17, 2024
Lowood, QLD
Held at the Lowood Showgrounds in Queensland, this local show features a display of trucks, bikes and cars. A vehicle parade will proceed through Main St. Lowood at 11am. Other attractions on the day include kids’ entertainment, trade stands, live music and food and drink. Entry is free, with donations for charity welcome. For more information see the Facebook page, email lowoodtruckshow@yahoo.com.au, or phone Robert on 0467 530 349.
Australian Festival of Transport
August 22-25
Alice Springs, NT
The Australian Festival of Transport is back! Held at the Road Transport Hall of Fame in Alice Springs, the induction ceremony for the Shell Rimula Wall of Fame will be held on August 24, honouring transport heroes who have been in the industry for at least 25 years. Attendees at the festival can also look forward to welcome drinks, a breakfast hosted by Transport Women Australia Limited, and a museum open day on August 25 with mini train rides.
For more information and nomination forms for the Wall of Fame see the www.roadtransporthall.com, the National Road Transport Hall of Fame Facebook page.
Wondai Truck Show
August 31, 2024
Wondai Showgrounds, QLD
The Wondai Truck Show is just one aspect of the mega Wondai Show, held over the last weekend in August. Trucks will battle it out to impress the judges across 12 categories, while the kids are entertained with a petting zoo, merry-go-round, an inflatable maze and slide, a pirate ship and much more. It’s an event not to be missed.
Thallon Truck Pull
August 31, 2024
Thallon, QLD
The main attraction at this event is the Team Truck Pull competition, where a team of six people pull a prime mover over 25 metres. The winner is the fastest team! Attendees at the event can also enjoy a kids’ zone, market stalls, food and drink and more. For more information email thallonpandctreasurer@gmail.com.
SEPTEMBER
Sunnydale Vintage Day
September 7, 2024
Kojonup, WA
Dust off your classic rigs and head to Kojonup for this year’s Sunnydale Vintage Day. With truck displays, tractor pulls, stationary engines and equipment displays, there’s plenty to interest vehicle enthusiasts – plus live music, a petting zoo and kids’ rides to keep the whole family entertained. Entry is just $10. For more information contact Stratton Goodall on 0427953680.
American Iron Echuca Truck Display
September 7-8, 2024
Echuca Rotary Park, VIC
All makes and models of trucks are welcome at the American Iron Echuca Truck Display.
Attendees can look forward to modified tractor/mini tractor pull demonstrations, on-site camping and catering, club merchandise and trade stalls, as well as live music by Van-yt.
NatRoad Connect 24
September 12-13, 2024
Pacific Bay Resort, Coffs Harbour, NSW
NatRoad Connect 24 is an event where truck operators, industry suppliers, and sector stakeholders can network and attend sessions on practical and operational information and advice.
The event also includes the Cummins and PACCAR and its Dealer Industry Fund Gala Dinner, where the NatRoad Annual Awards will be presented.
Early Bird registrations are open until 9 August 2024. Find out more here.
MegaTrans
September 18 -19, 2024
Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, VIC
Leaders from across the supply chain will gather in Melbourne to discuss the future of the logistics industry at MegaTrans, an integrated trade expo and conference reserved for companies offering advanced technologies and services. Experts from across Australia will gather to discuss the issues that are shaping the future of the sustainable supply chain, including workplace diversity and real estate planning.
Clarendon Classic Machinery Rally
September 21-22
Clarendon, NSW
Held at the Hawkesbury Showgrounds on Racecourse Road in Clarendon over two days, this event offers something for everyone. Check out some classic rigs at the Kenworth Klassic Truck Show, hop on an old double decker bus to Richmond Station, or explore the displays of vintage machinery, including stationery engines, tractors, steam engines, models and more. Entry for the general public is from 9am to 4pm Saturday, and 8am to 3pm Sunday. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Exhibitors enjoy free admission, complimentary camping, a welcome BBQ on Friday night for a gold coin donation, and a two-course rally dinner on the Saturday evening.
Young Big Rigs Truck Show
September 22, 2024
Young, NSW
The Young Truck & Bike Show is back for its third year, with prime movers and rigids, cars and motorbikes all welcome. Prizes are up for grabs for the best-looking rigs. For more information and entry forms email youngshowsociety1 @gmail.com or phone 0435953580.
Gold Coast Truck Show
September 29, 2024
Mudgeeraba Showgrounds, Worongary, QLD
The Gold Coast Truck Show combines with the GC Car & Bike Show to form three exhibitions in one at Mudgeeraba Showgrounds (exit 77 off the M1). All trucks enter Gate 3 at the back gate of the Showgrounds on Worongary Rd, Worongary from 6:30am Sunday September 29, 2024. Trophy presentations from 12.45pm centre stage.
OCTOBER
Wauchope Yesteryear Truck & Machinery Show 2024
October 4-7, 2024
Wauchope Showground, NSW
Traditionally held in July, this year’s Wauchope Yesteryear Truck & Machinery Show has been moved to October – with plans for a bigger and better event. Vintage and modern trucks and tractors will be on display, with a tractor run on October 4 and a drive through Wauchope with a limited number of trucks and tractors on October 4 and 5. Unlike previous years, there will not be a Saturday night dinner, but the organising committee plan to have additional food outlets and a bar in operation to cater for the Saturday night meal.
Truckies Against Bullying: Truck, Car and Bike Show
Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Bendigo, VIC
October 5-6, 2024
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 0484912382 or Sandy on 0499241605.
Boort Truck Show
October 12, 2024
Boort, VIC
Held in conjunction with the Boort A&P Society Show, the 2024 Boort Truck Show will feature a wide selection of trucks and fun for the whole family, with prizes across a range of categories. For more information phone Heath on 0428 382 725 or email heathsaunders@outlook.com.
Camp Quality Convoy Perth
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.
Beaudesert Heritage Truck Show
Beaudesert Showground, Queensland
October 19-20, 2024
The Heritage Truck Association of Australia is proud to host the 2024 Beaudesert Heritage Truck Show, featuring a wide display of heritage trucks, tractors and cars, as well as trade stalls. On-site camping is available for exhibitors and stall holders. Tickets are $10 for adults, with free entry for children under 14. Opening hours are 10am to 4pm on Saturday October 19, and 9am to 2.30pm on Sunday October 20. Arrival and set up is available from 1pm on Friday October 18. For more information, contact Mark on 0448111105 or John on 0477499530.
Deniliquin Truck Show & Industry Expo
October 26, 2024
Denilquin, NSW
Held at the Deniliquin Race Club each year, the Denliquin Truck Show features a large display of trucks, trade displays and fun for all the family. Names are also added to the Memorial Wall and Wall of Fame each year.
Details are still being finalised. Contact John Creenaune on 0439 790 116 or email admin@denitruckshow.com.au for more informaiton.
Sydney Convoy for Kids
Hawkesbury Showground, Clarendon, NSW
October 27, 2024
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. To register a truck to join the convoy, see here.
Pioneers’ Show and Shine
Luddenham Showgrounds, NSW
October 27, 2024
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 at 7.30am for exhibitors, 8am for the public.
NOVEMBER
Horsham Truck Show
November 2, 2024
Horsham, VIC
This year’s Horsham Truck Show promises a great weekend, with a large display of rigs from all around Australia, live music from Allan Webster, Don Costa and the Austins, a kids’ corner, food trucks, trade stalls and more. Proceeds will be donated to Wimmera Against Cancer in Kids (WACK). Truck entry is $50, general admission $10, students aged 16 and under $5.
Brisbane Convoy for Kids
November 2, 2024
Brisbane, QLD
The Brisbane Convoy for Kids is back, with a parade of trucks making the trip from Larapinta to the Redcliffe Showgrounds – all for a very good cause. After the convoy, the rigs will line up for a truck show, with multiple trophies up for grabs. Attendees can also expect plenty of family fun, with entertainment for young and old.
Goulburn Convoy for Kids
November 9, 2024
Goulburn, NSW
The annual Goulburn Convoy for Kids and carnival day will take place on November 9 this year, with vehicles departing at 10am sharp from Goulburn Gateway service station (North Goulburn) and ending up at Goulburn Racetrack (Braidwood Road). Truck entry is $60, which includes a showbag for each truck. This year, cars and utes are also welcome to join the convoy. Entry for cars/utes is $60 with a showbag or $20 without.
Dane Ballinger Memorial Truck Show
November 16, 2024
Bathurst Showgrounds, NSW
The Dane Ballinger Memorial Truck Show is back this year, with plenty to see and do for the whole family – including over 200 market stalls, food stalls, entertainment and kids’ rides.
For more information email info@bathursttruckshow.com.au
Have you got an event you’d like included in the next Save the Date? Email all the details to kayla.walsh@primecreative.com.au
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