Vehicle Shows

Show your most treasured collectable to our Festival fans.

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The Cars of the Era showcases the large American-style cars of the 50s through to the 70s. Visitors can stroll through the many cars on display, marvel at their greatness, chat to the owners, take photos and gain an insight into why Elvis was a lover of these magnificent vehicles.

Registrations are required for these shows. Please complete the form below.

Classic & Heritage Vehicle Show

Friday of the festival / 10am-4pm / Festival Boulevard / Free

Featuring classic and vintage cars, vans and motorbikes from bygone days. Car and caravan combos accepted.
Any type of vehicle accepted (must be more than 30 years old).

Competition categories include;

  • Best Classic Motorcycle
  • Best Classic
  • Best Classic Caravan
  • Best Classic Commercial Car

Entries close Wednesday, 8 January 2025.

Cars of the Era

Saturday of the festival / 11.30am-4pm / Short Street / Free

Cars of the Era showcases the large American-style cars of the 50s through to the 70s. These are the cars ruled the road when Elvis ruled the airwaves.

The Cars of the Era Display starts with parading your car in the iconic Northparkes Mines Street Parade (starting at 10am) in front of thousands of cheering fans. At the end of the parade your car will be displayed in Short Street until 4pm.

Competition categories include;

  • Best Elvis Era Closed Car
  • Best Supreme Elvis Era Vehicle
  • Best Elvis Era Roadster
  • Best Elvis Era Convertible
  • Best Hot Rod

Entries close Wednesday, 8 January 2025.


Please note: All vehicles involved in the Classic & Heritage Vehicle Show and Cars of the Era Show must be moved from the Festival Boulevard and Short Street no later than 4.00pm.

It is a requirement of entry that a contact number is provided for all vehicles so that organisers of the Classic & Heritage Vehicle Show and Cars of the Era Show can contact the vehicle owners if they are not moved prior to 4.00pm.

If the organisers of the Classic & Heritage Vehicle Show and Cars of the Era Show do not move their vehicles, notification may be provided to the Police to ensure accordance with the approved Traffic Control Plans for the event.

View all terms and conditions here.


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