Here’s a look at some of the trucking events to add to your calendar in the coming months.
OCTOBER
Deni Truck Show & Industry Expo
October 22, 2022 (postponed due to floods)
Memorial Park, Deniliquin, NSW
This event sees many trucks making their way to Deniliquin, a town in NSW’s Riverina region. There will be Show and Shine Awards, auctions, exhibition stands, and a Wall of Fame Dinner that celebrates contributions to the local transport industry.
October 23, 2022
Mudgeeraba Showgrounds, Queensland
The Gold Coast Truck Show will see trucks of all sorts rolling in for an impressive display. Entry is $25, which includes passengers, trophy nominations and judging for awards across various categories.
October 30, 2022
Hawkesbury Showground, Clarendon, NSW
Convoy For Kids Sydney Inc was started in 1992 by a small group of dedicated people from transport and associated industries who shared a desire to help sick children. The 2022 convoy will start at the Sydney Dragway and finish at Hawkesbury Showgrounds for a fun day out for the whole family. The event will raise money for NETS Ambulance Service.
NOVEMBER
November 5, 2022
Brisbane, Queensland
This truck convoy runs Larapinta to Redcliffe, followed by a fun-filled family day, which will include truck awards, live entertainment and a spectacular fireworks display, all to raise money for a very worthy cause.
November 5, 2022
McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle, NSW
At the very first Newcastle Truck Meet, people can come along and catch up with their mates, in person and with their trucks. O’Neills Heavy Towing and Salvage will be sponsoring a barbeque and all are welcome.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
MAY
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.