Euroa’s Seven Creeks Park will host the Australian National Show and Shine again on Sunday, October 1.
The event is a major drawcard in the tourism calendar, with 8000 spectators, 800 cars and 200 motorcycles attending.
Event director Ian Langlands said the committee had concentrated on obtaining new major attractions for the show.
“Our event has now reached the stage where most of our exhibitors return yearly, many with different vehicles they have lovingly prepared,” Mr Langlands said.
“This is much more than a motor show. After all, we didn’t earn the words ‘Australian National’ for nothing.”
This year’s theme will be the 1960s, with trophies for the best ’60s car and bike and prizes from Just Cuts Shepparton for the best male and female costumes.
As expected, bikes will also feature a 1960s theme. One of the contenders for the best 1960s bike will be Euroa’s Garry MacDonald with a 1963 Norton Atlas.
This will be the third year of the fashions in the park parade, which has gained support with every show.
On Sunday, the Paul Clarke film Wide Open Rd, a story of cars in Australia, will be screened at the Euroa Community Cinema. Entry will be a gold coin donation.
There are more than 40 trophies on offer at the show and shine. Presentations will take place on centre stage at 1.30pm.
Exhibitions include the return of last year’s best club display winners Central Victorian Corvettes (and friends), the Austin Club, Ford GT Club and Monaros.
The 2019 best in show winner “Best Monaro in Australia” and owner Patrick O’Brien will also be back.
Other exhibits will include Victoria Police, historic ambulances, the Euroa SES display and Benalla Aviation Museum’s radial aircraft engine.
Two V8 SuperUtes will be there before their next event at Bathurst the following weekend.
Another major attraction will be the “LapreCorn” of Terry Cornelius, a Maserati 250F race car replica reminiscent of the Stirling Moss days of motor racing.
Food and drink stalls, trade stalls and entertainment will ensure that things roll (and rock) right along.
With admissions prices unchanged since 2016, the show and shine provides value-for-money family entertainment for motoring enthusiasts.
Tickets are $5 for adults, while kids under 16 are admitted free. Show car entry costs $10, including the driver, and motorcycles $5, including the rider.
Patrons are encouraged to pre-purchase tickets to assist with smooth entry.
Tickets can be bought via links on the Australian National Show and Shine website at australiannationalshowandshine.com.au and its Facebook page.
Gates open at 8.30am on Sunday.