Illawarra Convoy is regarded as the largest truck and motorbike convoy in the southern hemisphere. Photos: Facebook
Here’s a few major trucking events happening near you, or that might be worth visiting.
JUNE
Alexandra Truck, Ute & Rod Show
June 11
Alexandra, Victoria
Celebrating the 26th year of the Alexandra Truck, Ute & Rod Show on the Queen’s Birthday long weekend in June 2023. Sunday Show ‘n Shine on Alexandra’s main street, includes live music, Victorian woodchop tournament, exhibitions and trade displays, kids’ amusements and Truck Show Day raffle draw. Be early on Saturday for the local markets, convoy and truck driver’s memorial service at 2pm and sponsors’ dinner at 6pm.
JULY
Wauchope Yesteryear Truck & Machinery Show
July 8-9
Wauchope Showground, NSW
Featuring historic and late model working trucks, vintage cars and tractors, machinery, motorcycles and stationary engines. Plus market stalls, swap meet and family entertainment. Free entry for exhibitors. $10 weekend camping. Saturday night fully catered meal and unreserved auction with proceeds to charity.
AUGUST
Casino Truck Show
August 5
Casino, NSW
Show sponsored by North Coast Petroleum. The Highway Lights Parade will roll through Johnston and Centre Streets from 10am on Saturday. Truck registrations ($30 each) from 6am at the Casino Industrial Area on the town’s east side. Includes live music, amusements and markets. Over $12,000 in cash and prizes. Presentation at 2pm. Plus plenty of blinged up trucks from all across Australia will be parked in the CBD. Bobtail and rigid trucks only.
2023 Australian Festival of Transport
August 24-27
National Road Transport Hall of Fame, Alice Springs
The National Road Transport Hall has announced the 2023 Australian Festival of Transport. The four-day event will include welcoming the new inductees onto the prestigious Shell Rimula Wall of Fame and the Legends Gala Dinner that will incorporate the first annual ‘Transport Women Unite Red Ball’ on Saturday night. The Red Ball will also be host to the inaugural Transport Women Dream Maker Award. This award is to recognise the women in the industry who work behind the scenes, and help those who front the organisation to achieve their dreams, whether it be an owner/operator, a family business or a large company.
SEPTEMBER
NatRoad Conference 2023
September 27-29
Gold Coast, Queensland
After a difficult two years for road freight operators, NatRoad is pleased to invite members to the NatRoad National Conference 2023, to be held at the RACV Royal Pines Resort, Benowna on Queensland’s Gold Coast from September 27 to 29. Includes the ‘NatRoad Parliament’ and the NatRoad Awards presented at the Gala Dinner.
OCTOBER
Convoy for Kids Sydney
October 29
Clarendon, NSW
Starting at the Sydney Dragway, the convoy will make its way to the Hawkesbury Showground in Clarendon for a day filled with fun and festivities for the whole family. The event will raise funds for the NETS Ambulance Service.
Lights On The Hill Memorial Convoy
September 30 & October 1
Gatton, Queensland
The 2023 Lights on the Hill Memorial Convoy is planned to be held on September 30 en route to Gatton Showgrounds with the Memorial service to be held on October 1 at the Lake Apex Memorial wall. Live music at the showgrounds includes The Wolfe Brothers, Josh Setterfield, Hayley Jensen, Will Day, Kerry Kennedy & Double Barrel and more.
NOVEMBER
Brisbane Convoy for Kids
November 4
Brisbane, Queensland
Following a successful 2022 event, planning is already underway to make the 2023 Brisbane Convoy for Kids even bigger and better. Along with the main convoy, there will be a truck show, family fun and entertainment, and an evening fireworks display.
Illawarra Convoy
November 19
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.
Have you got an event you’d like included in the next save the date? Email all the details to [email protected].