Check out AMCN’s Rallies & Shows Update August 2024 for a selection of motorcycle events taking place all over Australia. If you have an event you would like us to add, send details on an email to amcn@amcn.com.au

18 AUGUST

Townsville Combined Motor Clubs Swap Meet welcomes motorcyclists either selling or buying parts and tools at the Townsville Showgrounds. There will be static displays. Camping is available and proceeds go to Ronald McDonald House, Townsville. For more information email cerutfa@ozemail.com.au.

18 AUGUST 

Sidecar Come and Have a Go Day at Pheasant Wood Circuit, south of Sydney, is being hosted by Annandale-Leichhardt MCC. All are welcome to take the opportunity to try their hand at being a sidecar passenger, as well as giving outfit owners the chance to run in any work they have been doing on their outfits. A barbecue will also be available. Check the club website at
almcc.com.au or the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/annandaleleichhardt/.

31 AUGUST 

Dubbo Motofest at the Dubbo Showground, 110 Wingewarra St, from 9am to 4pm invites riders to enter their bike into a category in the massive show and shine, or simply register to display it in the Motorcycle Muster. Unfinished projects are also welcome to be displayed. Other attractions include a trade expo, motocross stunt riders, bar and food vendors. Full event details can be found at the website at www.dubbomotorfest.com.au.

Way back last century we featured Lucky Keizer’s crazy 5L Merlin V-twin motorcycle. You can see and hear it at the upcoming Dubbo Motofest

7 SEPTEMBER 

The Roll-A-Dice charity run is on again at Bundaberg, hosted by the American Motorcycle Club. All bikes are welcome with up to 160 attending in previous years. Start with a gold coin breakfast then ride to raise money for local charities before presentations on return to the Sugarland Tavern. Text Bones on 0418 306 929 or Crafty on 0400 153 538.

7-9 SEPTEMBER 

The Ragged Fringe Rally is run by the Moto Guzzi Club of NSW at Bretti Reserve, just off the famous Thunderbolts Way beside the Barnard River at Bretti inland from the NSW central coast. The rally fee is $25 including the rally badge, free camping and firewood. For more information check out the club’s socials or phone Garth on 0409 325 160 or Drew on 0425 242 016.

14 SEPTEMBER 

The 28th Annual Red Scarf Rally is hosted by the Illawarra Classic Motorcycle Club at Don’s Farm, 536 Avondale Rd, Avondale. The event includes a swap meet, long and short rally runs, undercover barbecue area, toilets and lots of space for motorcycle displays. Contact club organisers on 0422 680 647.

14 SEPTEMBER 

Wattle Flat Car & Bike Show at Sofala, near Bathurst, with funds going towards free community events and revamping its small community hall. Full details and information at www.facebook.com/wfcarbikeshow.

6 OCTOBER  

The Australian National Show and Shine is held at Seven Creeks Parklands Euroa, Victoria. Hundreds of cars and motorcycles will be on show, along with market and trade stalls, live music and children’s entertainment. For more information take a look at the website at
www.australiannationalshowandshine.com.au.

11-13 OCTOBER  

The 43rd Annual Thunder Rally is hosted by the Ducati Owners Club of NSW, in support of Royal Ryde Rehab The venue is Sheba Dams, Hanging Rock, NSW. (via Nundle) about 4.5 hours from Sydney. All makes and models welcome and catering available on-site. More details at www.ducatiownersclubnsw.com.au.

12-13 OCTOBER  

The Veteran, Vintage and Classic Motorcycle Club of Broken Hill’s 2024 Rally features rides around the area including to Silverton. You can contact the club via its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/groups/273343191779503.

2o OCTOBER  

The Canberra Swap Meet, hosted by the Veteran, Vintage and Classic Motorcycle Club ACT, will be held at the Hall Showground, Gladstone St, Hall, ACT. It will feature 14 indoor sites, with another 10 undercover and 200 outdoors. Admission is $5 adults with ample free parking and hot food and refreshments available throughout the day. For site bookings and more information send an email to 2024swapmeet@vvcmcc.org or visit 
www.facebook.com/Canberra.Swap.Meet/.

25-27 OCTOBER  

The Spaghetti Rally, hosted by the Moto Guzzi Club of Victoria, attracts enthusiasts of this iconic Italian brand. Location is Edi Cutting campground, on the King River (between Moyhu and Whitfield) in Northern Victoria. Register to attend at motoguzzivictoria.club.

25-27 OCTOBER  

The Machine Show is a family-based, vintage motorcycle camp-out weekend get-together at the showgrounds in  Braidwood, NSW.  A bar means there’s no BYO and food vendors are on site. Display your bike or sell parts at an informal swap meet. More information can be found at
www.themachineshow.com.au.

 26-27 OCTOBER  

National Jampot Rally, hosted by the AJS and Matchless Owners Club of Australia at Victor Harbor, SA. Seeking ride corner marshals. Contact Nipper Kuerschner on 0418 854 565 or email nipper.nipper33@gmail.com.

26-27 OCTOBER  

The Australian Postie Grand Prix, hosted by the Cessnock community and run through the streets of the Hunter Valley town in NSW, is celebrating 10 years of this family-friendly event. As well as the race there will be a raffle with the chance to win a brand-new Postie bike.  Event entries are now open. See the website at postiebikegp.com.au for details.

15-16 NOVEMBER 

Walcha Motorcycle Rally takes place in the beautiful country town of Walcha, NSW, at the showground hub and surrounding areas. Arrive Thursday afternoon for welcome drinks and live music. Enjoy Friday and Saturday’s program and rides, then use Sunday to make your way slowly home. Walcha is at the intersection of the Oxley Highway and Thunderbolts Way. For more information head to the event’s website at walchamotorcyclerally.com.au. You can also purchase tickets on the website, for the event and for camping, along with rally merchandise.