The best classic car shows in Australia

COOMA MOTORFEST - NSW

Every two years, over 4000 visitors descend on the rural NSW town of Cooma to catch the region’s largest festival of motoring. Hosted by the Cooma Car Club, attendees of the Cooma Motorfest can admire over 400 cars, trucks and motorbikes, before enjoying the entertainment and food stalls on offer. At the bi annual event, you’ll be able to enjoy all the vehicles the Cooma Car Club have collected, restored and maintained over the last two decades.

This year, the Cooma Car Club has waived the registration fee for the upcoming Motorfest, meaning all vehicles can be displayed and go in the running for a share of the trophies for free. Head on down to the Cooma Showground on the 5th of November 2022 to join in on the festivities! Make sure you keep up with the latest info on the event, here.

ALL HOLDEN DAY - NSW

With the beautiful Hawkesbury as a backdrop, you can enjoy a whole weekend of festivities at the All Holden Day. Held at the Hawkesbury showground in Clarendon NSW, families can enjoy an array of activities, including swap meets, trade stands, food and drink stalls, as well as entertainment for the kids, like free rock climbing, slot car racing and jumping castles. Original and custom Holdens ranging from first to current models are proudly paraded on Sunday for the attendees to admire.

Sadly, this year’s wild weather meant that 2022’s All Holden Day was cancelled, but it is set to be back up and running next year. It is traditionally held on the first Sunday of August. Go here to find out the latest info.

ALL FORD DAY - VIC

2023 will see the 32nd annual instalment of the All Ford Day, and it’s not one to miss - it’s the biggest single make event in Australia. Held in Geelong, attendees will be greeted by more than 1300 Ford vehicles of all types, ages and models. They’ll also be treated with displays of classic race and muscle cars, as well as hotrods and street machines, and even a few surprise celebrity appearances. Gates open early, and guests are encouraged to enjoy a whole day at the event with the entire family, with entertainment as well as food and drink available all day. Find more information about the next All Ford Day, coming up on the 19th of March in 2023, here.

POINT NEPEAN HERITAGE MOTOR SHOW - VIC

This show allows you to enjoy some of the best vintage vehicles alongside one of Australia’s most impressive coastlines. Held annually, the motor show sees more than 200 cars and over 1500 attendees from both the local community and from afar.

Go here to keep up with the latest on next year’s motor show.

CHRYSLERS ALONG THE MURRAY - NSW/VIC

If you’re keen for a single make event but Ford doesn’t strike your fancy, Chryslers Along the Murray might be the one for you. Held in March every year, Albury Wodonga is home to the largest annual Chrysler show in the southern Hemisphere. The event has grown over the last three decades to attract several hundred Chrysler enthusiasts from all over the country since being first held in 1992.

Despite its growth, the show is still run and organised by Albury Wodonga Chrysler members. Enthusiasts can enjoy a track day, newly restored vehicle displays, swap meets and entertainment over the three day event, which will be running from March 17th to the 19th in 2023. Find out more info here!

CLASSIC LAND CRUISER SHOW - QLD

If you’re into bigger classic cars, there’s plenty of shows out there for you. Queensland is home to the largest gathering of classic Land Cruisers in Australia with the Classic Landcruiser Show in Caboolture. Held annually in October, the event is a celebration of the culture and continued preservation of classic Toyota Land Cruisers.

If you think you and your Land Cruiser are up for it, you can compete in the day’s competition car show. If you prefer to just sit back and enjoy what these incredible cars have to offer, you’ll be able to see industry celebrities at meet and greets and panel events. You can also head to the outer perimeter of the show to catch product demonstrations and chat to Landscruiser specific and 4WD vendors.

LONGFORD GRAND PRIX EXPO - TAS

Every year, classic car enthusiasts can head to Longford for an immersive display of the automotive’s historical past, present and future. The event boasts an impressive 120,000 square metre car and bike display, where attendees can peruse vintage cars, hotrods, supercars and much more over the two day event. Promising a family friendly weekend, the expo offers free STEM talks by industry professionals for the kids, while you indulge in the best food and drink Tasmania has to offer at the many food trucks, stalls and VIP suites.

Head over to their webpage to keep up with the latest info on next year’s expo, which will be on the 11th and 12th of March 2022.

BAY TO BIRDWOOD - SA

This annual car show is one not to miss. Since its debut in 1980, the Bay to Birdwood has become one of not only Australia’s, but the world’s, great historic motoring events. Classic cars made before 1993 are invited to take part in the parade, and are greeted by the thousands of spectators who line the 67 kilometre route from West Beach to the National Motor Museum in Birdwood in the Adelaide Hills. The show encourages involvement from spectators and participants, and entrants are encouraged to dress in period clothing that matches the vehicle’s era. The crowd is also encouraged to join in on the fun.

MOTORVATION - WA

Playfully dubbed Western Australia’s biggest horsepower party, Motorvation in Perth is not a car show you want to miss. The event is Australia’s longest running car festival, and will see its 37th year in 2023. Over the three days, attendees will be treated to multiple show-and-shines, swap meets, burnout competitions, live music and even a mullet competition if visitors are so inclined. Head to their webpage or social media to stay up to date on the 2023 instalment, coming up quickly on the 3rd to the 5th of February.

CAIRNS SHOW AUTO SPECTACULAR - QLD

The annual Cairns Show attracts almost 80,000 visitors every year. We’re sure quite a few of them go just to check out the Auto Spectacular. The car show runs over the Saturday and Sunday, and includes burnout demonstrations, classic show and shines, time trials and much more.

NATIONAL MOTORING HERITAGE DAY - NATIONAL

The only thing better than one classic car show, is several classic car shows across the country on the same day. And that’s what National Motoring Heritage Day is all about. On the third Sunday of May every year, owners of all types of vintage, veteran and classic vehicles can head down to one of the many locations all over Australia and meet up with like-minded enthusiasts. Head here to see where National Motoring Heritage Day is being celebrated near you. 

Head to the Cairns Show website to receive up to date info about next year’s auto show - held on the 20th and the 21st of July 2023 - and see some of the highlights from previous years. 

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