Spring Show ‘n’ Shine event to rev up motoring enthusiasts
Ferrari Park in Laidley will be a great spot to admire some of the region’s flashiest cars and motorbikes next month, with more than 150 vehicles expected to roll into town for the annual Spring Show ‘n’ Shine event.
Following the success of last year’s show, which attracted thousands of people, Lockyer Valley Mayor, Councillor Tanya Milligan said this year’s event would be bigger and better.
“I’m excited to announce the Spring Show ‘n’ Shine event will be back this September 7, with some cracker vehicles on display for the community to admire.
“Many of this year’s entrants are locals, but we will also have passionate car lovers who have travelled from across South East Queensland to join us at the Festival Precinct to show off their pride and joy to other motoring enthusiasts.
“Not only will this be your opportunity to see these beautiful machines up close, but you can also help choose a winner by voting for your favourite car or bike to win a trophy.
“Make sure you grab your People's Choice Award voting slip from the picnic hut, write down the details of the car or bike you liked best, and return it to the friendly staff to make your vote count,” Mayor Milligan said.
Show categories include Top Holden, Top Ford, Top Mopar, Top Chevrolet, Top Australian, Top American, Top European, Top Pre 1972, Top Post 1972, Top Muscle, Top Motorbike, and Top Motorbike Mural. Other awards include the People’s Choice and the Supreme Car of the Show.
After impressing the judges and winning the Supreme Car of the Show award in 2023, Gatton resident Glen Crimmins will once again enter his 1974 GTS four-door Monaro 350.
“It is one of 214 four-door Monaros ever produced, and I think it would have been one of the lucky last – it was made in October 1974 and that’s when production stopped.
“I have a lot of love and respect for the old cars because they don’t make them like they used to,” he said.
Council has once again partnered with Southern Cross Charities for the organisation and delivery of this event, with proceeds from the event being donated to the Laidley Baptist Church’s community support programs.
Barbara Quinn from Southern Cross Charities said the money would help some of the region’s most vulnerable people.
“The Show ‘n’ Shine event is free for families to attend, but if you would like to show off your car, we do ask for a donation.
“It can be as little or as much as you like, with all the money being donated to the Laidley Baptist Church to help with several of their community initiatives including the warm blanket appeal, free breakfasts for local school kids, and the hot meal program,” Barbara said.
The Laidley Spring Show ‘n’ Shine will be held from 9am-1pm, with the trophy winners being announced at 12.30pm. A grand exit featuring all the cars and bikes will be held at 1pm, with the best vantage point being along Whites Road to watch them rev their engines and head home.
To register, visit the Laidley Spring Festival website at https://www.laidleyspringfestival.com/.
