Victoria Events Calendar 2010

VIC Regular Cruise Nights 2010

1st Tuesday of the Month Peninsula Cruise Night The Peninsula Lifestyle Centre behind Bunnings, cnr Nepean Hwy & Bungower Rd Mornington. First Tuesday every month, 5:30pm to 9:00pm. A low key, low cost and family friendly opportunity to get together. All pre '75 Street Rods, Pick Ups, Muscle Cars and Chrome Bumper Classics welcome. Entrants prizes. 800 Paved Car Spaces – no dust, Excellent lighting, Meals at the Sober Mule Café plus BBQ outside, Off street parking for spectators $2 per car, $2 for adult spectators, bring all the family. ASRF Sanction VIC 33/07 Alan Newton 0417 389 114 Bill 03 5975 7665 www.letsgocruisin.com.au/cruise-night.html

2nd Sunday of every month Blokes Breakfast Meet at "The Galley" Cafe, Metung on the Gippsland Lakes. ASRF sanctioned so all SR and CH plated cars can attend. Open to anybody who is interested in cars, mostly early modified at this stage. Most times ending with a garage crawl afterwards.

2nd Tuesday of the month, until March Knox City Southern Street Machiners. Gold coin donation entry to support Halcyon Rehab Centre. Entry is from Burwood Highway traffic lights . Capital City Boulevarde [Rembrandts Restaurant is on the opposite corner].

2nd Tuesday of the month Daylight savings months only. Essendon Airport

2nd Friday of the month all year round John's Rod & Custom 74 Beaumont Road, Berwick.

2nd Friday of the month Old Skool Hotrod Club Horsham. More details: hopdup@aussiebroadband.com.au

3rd Sunday of the month (OCT-APR) KRISPY KRUISE Organised by Southern Beaches Rod & Custom Club. Doughnut Breakfast 7am-10am, Krispy Kreme Fountain Gate Narre Warren (Melways ref 110E4). Contact Dean 0401309176

3rd Wednesday of the month Cranbourne Cruise Night Presented by the Classic & Rod Club of Vic Inc. Cranbourne Soccer Club Grounds, Cranbourne. Mel Ref 133 G7. Enter via Cemetary Rd. $5 per car, $2 walk-in, kids under 16 free. Food available, bar open onsite, no BYO drinks. Contact Joe: 0416-080200

3rd Wednesday of the month. Daylight savings months only. Diamond Valley Organised by The Northern Suburbs Street Rod Club. ASRF sanctioned. Diamond Valley Baptist Church, 309 Diamond Creek Road, cnr Yan Yean Road, Plenty. From 5.30 p.m. Parking for up to 300 cars, good lighting and security, church is offering a BBQ. There will be a gold coin donation on entry with all proceeds going to the church.

4th Sunday of every month Eagles Breakfast at Cocomo's rain, hail, or shine. A no fuss get together by the EAGLES Rod & Custom Club. Bring along your partner to enjoy a leisurely winter breakfast in warmth and comfort. Heaps of easy parking available for your hot rod, custom, or chrome bumpered cruiser. Cocomo's Restaurant, Stud Park Shopping Centre, Stud Road, Rowville from 8:30 am. Any questions: Steve 0407 498400

Last Tuesday of the month Daylight savings months only. Hoppers Crossing

Last Thursday of every month Double Deuce Bar & Billiards 264 McIntyre Rd, Sunshine North. All are welcome, STRICTLY NO BURNOUTS. Kicks off around 6:30-7pm.

Rippleside Cruise Night: NO LONGER OPERATING.

VIC OCTOBER 2010

October 1-3 2010 Chopped Rod & Custom Show, Newstead Race Course. Newstead Pre 1965 Traditional Rods and Customs Only, Traditional style American and British Choppers and Bobbers Welcome, Hot Rod Dirt Drags and Tiki bar bands Friday and Saturday, on site camping, trade stalls, Sunday boot sale for entrants only. No ATM and No Petrol in Newstead Ph 0400 103 590 Email info@chopped.com.au Web: www.chopped.com.au

October 3 2010 The Last of the Chrome Bumpers, Cora Lynn Country Car Show & Market/Swap Meet, Recreational Reserve Cora Lynn, (Melways ref: 14, R15) classic, hot rod, vintage, sports car, ute, pickup, classic truck, vintage caravan, classic bike or interesting station wagon up to 1979 come along for a great picnic day, display car & driver free entry, general public $5 per person, children under 12 free, children's amusements and rides, ASRF sanction. Dennis 0409 861 088 Gary 0421 520 504.

October 3 2010 Euroa Show and Shine The Rotary Club of Euroa present the Euroa Show n Shine. Veterans, Vintage Classic, Custom and modified Special car categories. Trophies for all marques Pre and Post war hot rod and custom. 42 trophy categories, kids craft music and entertainment in parkland setting. Gold coin entry and showbags for entrants, gold coin entry for public Ph. 03 5795 1347 mob: 0439 39 Email: shownshine@mcmedia.com.au Web: www.euroashowandshine.com.au

October 5 2010 Peninsula Cruise Night The Peninsula Lifestyle Centre behind Bunnings, cnr Nepean Hwy & Bungower Rd Mornington. First Tuesday every month, 5:30pm to 9:00pm. A low key, low cost and family friendly opportunity to get together. All pre '75 Street Rods, Pick Ups, Muscle Cars and Chrome Bumper Classics welcome. Entrants prizes. 800 Paved Car Spaces – no dust, Excellent lighting, Meals at the Sober Mule Café plus BBQ outside, Off street parking for spectators $2 per car, $2 for adult spectators, bring all the family. ASRF Sanction VIC 33/07 Alan Newton 0417 389 114 Bill 03 5975 7665 www.letsgocruisin.com.au/cruise-night.html

October 16-17 2010 33rd Victorian FX-FJ State Titles and Holden Car Show, social event Saturday night, show and shine on Sunday at Polocross venue, Ballarat Airport from 10am, all Holdens welcome on the day, FX-FJ for judging, all other Holdens for display, trade stalls and activities, for more info Ph Scott 0419 106 264, email scdd@bigpond.net.au or visit www.bdehcc.com

October 16 2010 Show Us Your Wheels. Chevrolet Car Club of Victoria Held on the median Strip on Raglan Parade. Warrnambool. Classic, Caravans, Bikes or any vehicle of interest Liz 03 5562 0242 (after 7.30pm) Email: ebonser@bigpond.net.au Geoff 0411 293 291

October 17 2010 Marsh Rodders Annual Swap Meet, Hot Rod, Custom and Bike Show, Maddingly Park, Station St, Bacchus Marsh, Melways Ref: 333 H10, 15 trophies on offer, presentation at 1pm, ASRF sanctioned event, entrants lucky draw, kids playground, live band, on site catering, swap meet sellers entry 6:30am, buyers 7am, $10 per site, show vehicles $10 includes driver and 1 passenger, public entry $3, children under 12 free, trade stands welcome, for more info Ph Craig 0419 514 444 or Tony 0409 746 792.

October 17 2010 Studebaker Concours & Show and Shine, Moorabbin Airport, 9.30am till late afternoon, entry is free, all Studebaker owners and enthusiasts welcome, further details Ph Michael Pink 0438 116 335 or visit http://www.studebakercarclub.net

October 17 2010 Chryslers at Caribbean. Chrysler Restorers Club Caribbean Gardens Kevin Cook 03 9729 5663 (AH) Web: www.chryslerclubvic.org.au Email: events@chryslerclubvic.org.au

October 17 2010 Inaugural All Ford Display Day & Cruise Lake Nagambie Regatta Centre Ph. 03 9890 0524 Web: www.allmakesswapmeet.com

October 17 2010 CRANBOURNE SWAP MEET CRANBOURNE RACECOURSE THIS EVENT WILL CATER TO ALL MAKES AND MODELS OF VINTAGE, VETERAN AND CLASSIC MOTOR VEHICLES PLUS A COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT. INCLUDING AN AREA DESIGNATED FOR VEHICLES FOR SALE. ORGANISED BY FORMER NATIONAL DRAG RACING IDENTITY SELLING SITES FROM $25. GENERAL ADMISSION $5 SPECIAL NOTE ENTRY BEFORE 8 AM $10 EMAIL pro51447@bigpond.net.au GRAHAM ROSE 03 9585 6567 / 0428 394 249

October 21-24 2010 Desert City Rodders Mildura Inc. Goanna Run, Thursday bench session at BIG 4 Golden River Holiday Park for early arrivals, Friday bench session, pre entries from 7.30pm, Saturday, registration, observation, cruise to Feast Street, Sunday, show 'n shine at Mildura Gateway Tavern, Bus will be running to Country Market, Monday Dinner, single entry $65, couples $90, family $100, entry includes Friday BBQ tea, Saturday breakfast and BBQ lunch, Sunday Pancake breakfast, sausage sizzle and tea, pre entry closes Oct 15, for more info Ph Danny Wilson (03) 5022 1116, all accommodation bookings, Ph Big 4 Golden River Holiday Park (03) 5021 2299 or 1800 621 262

October 23 2010 Warrnambool Drag Racing Club Swap Meet and Show & Shine, Friendly Societies Oval, Hyland Street Warrnambool, gates open 6am for site holders, 7am for general admission, prizes and presentations after 1pm, outdoor site $20, car show entry $5, general admission $5, under 16's free, fully catered, for more info and bookings Ph Paul 0409 935 084 or Andrew 0418 364 795.

October 22-24 2010 Camperdown Cruise, Rockabilly Weekend & Custom Car Show, with 12 live rockabilly bands, Straight 8s, Itchy Fingers, Sky Rockats (w'bool) The Infernos, F100s, The Rechords, Jump 'N' Jive, Ignition, Long Billies, plus rockabilly DJs Vegas & Memphis, Vivien Of Holloway fashion parade, Louisiana Fireball a special tribute to Jerry Lee Lewis, vintage fashion parade, vintage 50s flea market, dance competitions, over 20 trade stalls, Kustom Lane Art Gallery exhibition, street performances, vintage flea market and trade stall enquiries welcome (Ph Arthur of Relic Restorations 0418 556 299 or Christine of Vivien of Holloway 0417 144 169), classic cars and kustoms plus much more, for entry/ticket details please visit the website, proceeds to be donated to local charities and hospital, For more information visit www.camperdowncruise.com or contact Arthur on 0418 556 299.

October 22-24 2010 Yarram Happy Days Rod Run VIC 14/10 Southern Beaches Steve 03 5996 7055

October 22nd-24th 2010 Motorclassica - the Australian International Concours d'Elegance & Classic Motor Show. The inaugural Motorclassica brings together the rarest and most beautiful classic cars and motorcycles from around the world in a week long festival of classic motoring culminating in the Australian international Concours d'Elegance and Classic Motor Show. Opening Times: Friday 5pm - 9pm/ Saturday 9am - 5pm/ Sunday 9am - 5pm. Ticket prices: Adults $20 Children (under 15 years)/Concessions/Senior $15. Paul Mathers: 03 9321 6760. pmathers@motorclassica.com.au www.motorclassica.com.au

October 23 2010 Mildura Sunraysia Swap Meet The Edge Hotel / Motel Plenty of Sites Available. 7.30am to 1.30pm COLIN 0408 113 992 / 03 5024 6223

October 23-24 2010 SOUTHERN CLASSIC FESTIVAL OF MOTORCYCLES Venue  State Motorcycle Complex  Address  101 Strath Creek Rd     Broadford VIC 3658 The event includes: trade show, swap meet, club displays, bike display, community market, children's art and the Southern Classic Rally as well as open pits. It has all the hallmarks of a great weekend. The on-site camping adjacent to an active race circuit makes an interesting backdrop. A curfew of 11pm is in place, along with restrictions on vehicular movements at 10.30pm to respect the fact that the event is based around a family racing environment.Each year a different manufacturer is selected for demonstration. Opening Hours Daily 9:00am 11:00am Practice Daily 11:00am 5:00pm Racing Phone   03 9888 4387 Email  dalrac@optusnet.com.au  Web http://www.hmrav.org

October 24 2010 THE PINK RIBBON RIDE is a motorcycle event that raises awareness and funds for Breast Cancer research and victim support and takes place on Sunday OCTOBER  We have riders leaving from many locations around Victoria. Riders are expected to arrive at Point Cook around 11am  Main Departure Point for Melbourne Subaru 99 Lorimer Street Docklands Meeting 9.30am Registration from 9.30am Main Ride for Point Cook leaves at 10.30am Riders pay $20 entry to the ride and everyone is encouraged to purchase some raffle tickets. Prices for the raffle are supplied by our corporate sponsors. These include   rider training packages from DECA training, clothing from Girl Rider and others. Our goal this year is to raise in excess of $30.000.00 for Breast Cancer. We ask that you make this ride part of your ride calendar, spread the word, invite your friends and make sure that your motorcycle club takes part.For all inquires 0419 587 127

October 24 2010 The Annual Victorian Mustang Roundup and Concours, Dandenong Showgrounds, Bennett Street, Dandenong. Entries for all judged classes will be accepted on the official entry form available in the next issue of Mustang Roundup. All Mustangs entered for judged classes must be owned and registered to financial Mustang Owners Club member. Web: http://vic.mustang.org.au

October 24 2010 Hazelwood All Makes Car & Bike Show Hazelwood Pondage Caravan & Camping Ground. Yinnar Rd. Yinnar Ebony 0411 158 773 Catherine 0402 320 153

October 30 2010 Echuca United Football/Netball Club Swap Meet, Echuca united oval, High St Echuca, gates open 7am, sites $10, entry $5, food & drink available, for more info Ph Greg 03 5480 2777 (bh) or 0438 595 525 (ah).

October 30-31 2010 Kustoms of Australia's 18th annual Picnic, Lardner Park, 20 min from Pakenham, the most exciting Hot Rod and Kustom car extravaganza in the southern hemisphere, ample and varied accommodation, start the event with an entertaining Friday afternoon for entrants at Warragul, with the rest of the weekend based at Lardner Park, model car exhibition, Kustom Kulture art festival, and numerous lifestyle trade stands Saturday evening cruisin' at Warragul, Sunday hot rods, kustoms, classics, and muscle cars gathering from 9 am, bands playing right throughout till 5pm, for more info Ph Kustoms of Australia on (03) 9796 2251 or visit www.kustoms.com.au

October 30-31 2010 32nd Mount Gambier Autofest & Show N Shine, go to whoa, motorkana, dyno challenge, the fiercely competitive burnout title and of course the static display show n shine, street rods, street machines, imports and kustoms all welcome and catered for, intergraded cruise track within the Showground's arena, inside space is limited and a first in best dressed policy applies, for accommodation free call 1800 087 187, limited onsite camping available contact 08 8725 1873, further info at www.autofest.com.au

October 31 2010 SWAP WITH THE LOT Talbot football ground  Talbot Vic. Sunday Sites $ 15.00 6mts x 6 mts approx. Public entry $4.00  Set up from 5 am sunday, camp over ok. Public entry 7 am.Bookings ring Greg 54632555 or fax0354632528. Show & Shine free entry cars in by 9am ,Trophies for Hot Rod, Street Machine, Commercial,Motor bike,Vintage & Classic cars.

October 31 2010 Cars of the World Rochford Wines. 880 Maroondah Hwy (Cnr Hill Rd. Coldstream (Yarra Valley). Melway ref: 277 D9 Feature marques: Alfa Romeo, Bugatti, Mazda MX-5, Ford Falcon. Also celebrating. 60 years – Australian Touring Car Championship Judged events: Concours d’Elegance, Show n Shine, Registration: Pre-enter at $25 per car (pre-entries close 6 October). Enter on the day: Price TBA Cavalcade to the Vines. A chance to drive in convoy through some magnificent winding roads with like-minded enthusiasts. Assembly point: Wheelers Hill Hotel – rear car park. Ferntree Gully Rd (enter off Jells Rd), Wheelers Hill, Melways ref: 70 J9. Departs at:9:00 for 9:15am Victoria Police Band have confirmed their attendance! Web: www.carsoftheworld.com.au Email: collectorcars@carsoftheworld.com.au Charles Rogers 0407 246 533 (AH) Cars of the World is organised by, and raises funds for Blind Citizens Australia (BCA), Australia's peak body advocating for the interests of the blind and vision-impaired.

October 31 2010 4th Annual Torquay Motor Show Torquay Foreshores. Entrance at Cnr of Zeally Bay Rd and the Esplanade Torquay Phone 0412-914 000 Email: johnmcdonald39@dodo.com.au Web: www.torquayrotary.org.au

VIC NOVEMBER 2010

November 2 2010 Cup Carnival / Peninsula Cruise Night The Peninsula Lifestyle Centre behind Bunnings, cnr Nepean Hwy & Bungower Rd Mornington. First Tuesday every month, 5:30pm to 9:00pm. A low key, low cost and family friendly opportunity to get together. All pre '75 Street Rods, Pick Ups, Muscle Cars and Chrome Bumper Classics welcome. Entrants prizes. 800 Paved Car Spaces – no dust, Excellent lighting, Meals at the Sober Mule Café plus BBQ outside, Off street parking for spectators $2 per car, $2 for adult spectators, bring all the family. ASRF Sanction VIC 33/07 Alan Newton 0417 389 114 Bill 03 5975 7665 www.letsgocruisin.com.au/cruisin-cup-carnival.html

November 2 2010 Pegasus Melbourne Cup Day Swap Meet & Show & Shine, Eastfield Park, Croydon, sellers from 6am, sites $20, public entry from 7.30am $5, for more info Ph 0405 591 278.

November 2 2010 HEATHCOTE UTE SHOW Melbourne Cup Day - Gates open 7.30Am judging starts 10 am all utes must be entered by 9am. All profits donated to the costerfield rural fire brigade trophy catergories *BEST HOLDEN *BEST FORD *BEST TOWN/STREET UTE *BEST BNS UTE *BEST NON AUSSIE UTE *BEST CHICKS UTE *BEST 4WD *BEST CLASSIC/RESTORED UTE OF THE SHOW NON TROPHY CLASSES: * BEST AIRWORK / PAINTWORK *UTE WITH MOST LIGHTS *UTES WITH MOST STICKERS $10 entry into showgrounds and $10 for two trophy classes $5 for every class there after & $5 for 2 non trophy classes or $3 thereafter Great Raffle, Great Prizes, Melbourne Cup Sweep, Great Fun!! Any enquires contact Kayla Senior 047692747 or heathcoteuteshow@hotmail.com

November 6 2010 Kustom Lane Gallery, 8 Luton Lane, Hawthorn, from 2pm, The Queens Of Lowbrow Art exhibition, opens until the 21st of November, feature artists, Isobel Von Finklestein (SA) & Leiderhosen (QLD), for more info visit www.kustomlane.com

November 5-7 2010 20th Anniversary Bright Rod Run VIC 35/10 Northern Suburbs Ivan 03 9439 3843 www.northernsuburbsstreetrods.com.au

November 7 2010 Kustom Lane Gallery, 8 Luton Lane, Hawthorn, 1pm - 6pm, huge one day event, Mods V Rockers, bike run & fund raiser day, starts in Brighton Baths, Brighton ride ends at Kustom Lane Gallery, prizes, four bands, BBQ and Tiki Bar open, for more info visit www.kustomlane.com.

November 7 2010 MODS Vs  ROCKERS South Brighton Baths The Esplanade Melways 67 C10  Meeting 11 am Ride leaving 12.30 pm to Kustom Lane Gallery in Hawthorn Entry $10.00 Info ROCKERS 0416 838 565 MODS 0447 110 191 All profits donated to Charity. 

November 7 2010 YARRA VALLEY MACHINERY PRESERVATION SOCIETY, "SWAP MEET 2010" Vintage Engines, Cars, trucks, tractors, Motor Cycles & Collectables. East Wandin Reserve, Cnr. Parker Rd & Baker Road EAST WANDIN  MEL. REF 121-K9 Sellers 6-30 Buyers 7am Further Information Alan Shepherd 9434 6681 (AH)

November 7 2010 All American GM Day Car Show Yarra Glen Racecourse All American GM Day Car Show is at Yarra Glen Racecourse on 7th November, 2010. This event is presented by The Lions Club of Nunawading. Classic Pre and Post War, American GM Cars, Vintage US Motorcycles, entertainment, stallholders, plenty of food, Red Plate event. Stall sites still available. No dogs allowed. Exhibitors from 9am - Public from 10am. $10 per vehicle for exhibitors - Public $10 per person. (Family ticket $25 – children under 12 free). Trophies & prizes. All proceeds to Lions Community Projects. For more info. contact P : 0417 199 188 or Email : rupert61@optusnet.com.au

November 8 2010 Geelong Street Rodders Monday Night Cruise Night, Geelong Showgrounds, Breakwater Rd entrance, 6pm start, all hot rods and chrome bumpers welcome, $5 entry, sausage sizzle, gate prize, Ph Ray 0400 932 444 or visit www.geelongstreetrodders.com.

November 13-14 2010 Bendigo National Swap Meet. The Bendigo National Swap Meet has been running for over 30 years and is known as the biggest swap meet in the southern hemisphere General Inquiries 0434 730 822 / Fax 03 5443 4785 Booking Officer 0427 446 660 Email: bendigoswap@impulse.net.au Web: www.bendigoswaponline.com

November 14 2010 Kustom Lane Gallery, 8 Luton Lane, Hawthorn, will host the 2011 Devil Doll Calendar Launch Party, Burlesque acts by Strawberry Siren , Miss Nic & Vesper White, from 2pm be ready for cars, calenders, cuties and more, for more info visit www.kustomlane.com

November 19-21 2010 Ballarat Road Rodders 40th Anniversary Rod Run. Laid back fun filled weekend celebrating our 40th Year. Based at Big 4 A Welcome Stranger Holiday Park (Reservations 1800 622777), cruise, games, Spit Roast Sat Night, Show and Shine with Shannons Big Rig at Showgrounds on Sunday. Come for the memories.
Entries David Ph 03 5339 FORD(3673) or whoosh@netspeed.com.au Damien Ph 0434 330436 or damienforbes@iprimus.com.au

November 19-21 2010 V8 Supercars – Sandown

November 20 2010 DOORSLAMMERS ARE COMING BACK TO CALDER PARK. Calder Park Raceway 16 of the country's fastest Doorslammers are coming to Calder Park. Names like Victor and Ben Bray, Maurice Fabietti, Peter Kapiris and Sean Mifsud. Get your entry forms in to avoid disappointment. Call Calder Park reception for more details (03) 9091 0800. Entry forms available online at www.calderpark.com.au

November 21 2010 The 60's American Muscle Car Club Proudly Presents, American Breed 2010, The Manhattan, Cnr Heatherdale & Canterbury Rds, Ringwood (Melway 63 D1) club permit vehicles welcome, all American 2 & 4 door cars & rods welcome, gates open 8am display cars, 10am general public, $5 donation display car, $5 donation general public, kids under 15 free, for more info Ph Sharon 9401 5535, 0438 216 946 or email www.60samcc.com

November 21 2010 DAY OF THE VOLKSWAGEN 2010 35 years of the Volkswagen Golf in Australia Yarra Valley Race Course Armstrong Grove Yarra Glen (Melway ref: 133 J7) Gates open: 9.00am Entry: Show and Shine entry plus up to 2 Adults $25 Volkswagen parking plus up to two adults $20 Additional adults $10 Children under 12yo free Car show and shine, Traders and VW swap sites No dogs or alcohol For more Info Go To Web Club website: www.vwclub.com.au

November 21 2010 Trafalgar Lions Club Annual Swap Meet Trafalgar Recreation Reserve 7.00am –3.00pm Contact Neil 0458653443 Email: Grimshaw.neil.r@edumail.vic.gov.au

November 26-28 20100 18th Annual Springnats Autofest Shepparton Showgrounds. Shepparton. After the success of the Friday parade and display within the Mall it has be decided to run this again in 2010, this is limited to the first 200 entrants so get in early. New for 2010 is the all new Show Hall, this will allow those Elite cars that have always wanted to attend Springnats finally a indoor facility that will cater for all types of Show Cars and you are reminded that not only will there be trophies for all categories there will be also a $5000.00 cash prize is up for grabs for the Eagle 1 Best Of Show. This is open to All: Street Rods, Street Machines, Imports, Restored Authentic and Kustoms. All General Enquires Les 0417 511 557 Catering: Angelo 0419 312 000 , Additional information can be obtained by visiting our website at www.autofest.com Email: springnats.autofest@bigpond.com Street Rods, Street Machines, Kustoms, Imports and Restored/Authentic are all welcomed and Catered For!

November 27-28 2010 Rod Stock & Custom, Prince of Wales Show Grounds, Holmes Rd, Bendigo, rods, rats, customs, classics, bobbers, choppers and tear drop caravans, vehicle cut off year 1975, show n shine, driving events, bench session, rock n roll dancing, entrant giveaways, trophies, trade sites, catering on site, entrant on site camping, no BYO alcohol permitted at venue, for show info, entry forms and trade enquiries Ph Daryl 0407 313 152, email rsc@inklink.net.au or visit www.rodstockandcustom.com.au

November 27- Dec 19 2010 Kustom Lane Gallery, 8 Luton Lane, Hawthorn, The Big One art exhibition sale, wall to wall to ceiling of the best Lowbrow art, originals & prints, for more info visit www.kustomlane.com

November 28 2010 Southern Hot Rod Club Christmas Cruise, Melbourne Gun Club, Victoria Road, Lillydale, Mel Ref 274 E9, gates open 9am, shaded parking, food, music, kids activities, trophies and prizes, special visit from Santa and Kevin Waterrat, entrants $15 per car including family, general admission $5 each or $15 family, for more info Ph Rachel (03) 5962 3916, Robert (03) 9758 9883 or email dragstripgirl@netspace.net.au.

VIC DECEMBER 2010

December 4 2010 Eagles Lunar "Cruise-In" at the coolest venue in town - Lunar Drive In., 115 South Gippsland Hwy, Dandenong (Melway Ref 95 2H). Gates open at 6pm. $25 per car load - DOUBLE FEATURE EXTRAVAGANZA - Contact Steve Bridges: 0407 498 400.

December 5 2010 Show-Us-Ya-Wheels, Numurkah Show grounds, Tunnock Rd, Numurkah, rods, customs, classics, restored, bikes, trucks, tractors and 4x4's all welcome, entry from 8am, $10 per vehicle entry, spectators $5, air display by Matt Hall Australia's own Top Gun and Red Bull air racer, rocker racing and vintage tractor pull, craft market, kid's rides food and drink, all proceeds to local charities, for more info visit showusyawheels.com or Ph Golly on (03) 5862 1144 during business hours.

December 5 2010 Rod & Kustom Pile Up #3, Anderson Park, 117 Andersons Creek Road, Doncaster East, gates open 8am, pin ups, trade stands, trophies, featuring Firebird live and much more, $20 per car entry, $2 walk in, for more info Ph Adam 0418 317 622 or email adam@acesofsuede.com

December 5 2010 GEELONG SWAP MEET Beckley Park . Corio . Geelong This event will cater for all makes and models of vintage, veteran and classic vehicles plus new and used performance equipment , new and used tools and equipment and all types of automotive memorabilia including an area set aside for display and a vehicles for sale area. Selling sites are $ 35 undercover [ pre- booked ]  and $25 outdoor are available on the day from 7 AM  [ no bookings required ]. General admission earlybird before 8 AM is $ 10 after 8 AM $5  . Enquiries Graham Rose... [03] 95856567 or pro51447@bigpond.net.au

December 5 2010 SWANPOOL SWAP MEET & VILLAGE MARKET Swanpool & District Community Development Association Inc. Albert Heaney Reserve Midland Highway, Swanpool Free Vintage, Veteran and Classic vehicle parking To reserve historic vehicle parking Chris Seeley 5768 2575 Swap Meet and Village Market sites 5mt x 10mt outdoor sites only. $25 booking essential Site bookings Barry O'Connor 5768 2400  Please note: There will be no public parking on the Heaney reserve site except for disabled permit holders and vintage, veteran & classic vehicles. Free parking will be available nearby.

December 5 2010 The Crown Hotel Car Show Cnr. Warrenhelp & Learmonth St. Buninyong. (Located in Ballarat). Rods, classics, customs, street cars, bikes, open to anything.

December 7 2010 Peninsula Cruise Night - SANTA CRUZ The Peninsula Lifestyle Centre behind Bunnings, cnr Nepean Hwy & Bungower Rd Mornington. a Cruisin' Xmas Tree and hampers to be won, entrants prizes and giveaways, and lots of cool street rods and chrome bumper cars, cruise from 5pm into this Christmas at Santa Cruz. A low key, low cost and family friendly opportunity to get together. All pre '75 Street Rods, Pick Ups, Muscle Cars and Chrome Bumper Classics welcome. Entrants prizes. 800 Paved Car Spaces – no dust, Excellent lighting, Meals at the Sober Mule Café plus BBQ outside, Off street parking for spectators $2 per car, $2 for adult spectators, bring all the family. ASRF Sanction VIC 33/07 Alan Newton 0417 389 114 Bill 03 5975 7665 www.letsgocruisin.com.au/cruisin-santacruz.html

December 11 2010 Fast Lane Speed Shop Open Day at their headquarters, Factory 3, 128 Elsworth Street East, Ballarat, 8am - 4pm, huge car display, open workshops, retail store will be trading, sausage sizzle, a great family day out with lots to do and see, for more info Ph Matt at Fast lane Speed Shop (03) 5333 2666 or visit www.fastlanespeedshop.com.au

December 13 2010 Geelong Street Rodders Monday Night Cruise Night, Geelong Showgrounds, Breakwater Rd entrance, 6pm start, all hot rods and chrome bumpers welcome, $5 entry, sausage sizzle, gate prize, Ph Ray 0400 932 444 or visit www.geelongstreetrodders.com.

December 19 2010 Kustom Lane Gallery, 8 Luton Lane, Hawthorn, 12pm - 6pm, the 4th annual Hot Rod BBQ, bring your bike, hot rod or custom, free BBQ for all who attend, for more info visit www.kustomlane.com.