Mark your calendars! The Great Lakes Historic Automobile Club’s flagship event, Motorfest, is roaring back into John Wright Park, Tuncurry on Sunday, June 8th, 2025 — right in the heart of the King’s Birthday long weekend. For over 30 years, Motorfest has been the ultimate celebration of all things on wheels — and it just keeps getting bigger and better. Set against the stunning backdrop of Cape Hawke Harbour, it’s a family-friendly festival that draws thousands of visitors and auto lovers from all over.
Show. Shine. Celebrate.
Motorfest 2023 saw over 290 jaw-dropping vehicles on display — from vintage beauties to muscle-bound beasts — and we’re gearing up to outdo ourselves in 2025!Whether you’re part of a car club or a passionate individual with a ride that turns heads, we want you there. This event is open to everyone with a vehicle of special interest, including motorcycles, and new this year: Rocker Cover Racing!
All Revved Up and Ready to Roll
🚗 Veteran, Vintage & Classic Cars 🏍 Motorcycles & Muscle Cars 🔥 Hot Rods, Street Machines & Stationary Engines 🎉 Live music, food stalls, giveaways & local vendorsThere are trophies galore thanks to our generous local sponsors — including the coveted Best Club Display award and a host of prizes across a wide variety of vehicle categories.
NEW FOR 2025: Rocker Cover Racing
This quirky and creative new event is sure to turn heads and start engines (well, sort of). Grab an old rocker cover, deck it out with wheels and wild designs, and race it down the track. Fast, fun, and full of flair — it’s engineering meets imagination. The only rule? Make it roll — and make it awesome.Fueling the Fun
🎙️ Live broadcast from Great Lakes FM 🍔 Hot food & coffee on-site 🎤 Interviews and entertainment all day long 🛠️ Stationary engine displays by the DONKS Club 🎁 All proceeds go to local charitiesThanks to the incredible support from our community — and our major sponsor Mid Coast Ford — this event continues to grow. Motorfest is FREE for the public to attend, with just a $15 display fee per vehicle.
Don’t Miss the Ultimate Day for Car Lovers
If it’s on wheels, we welcome it at Motorfest! Whether you’re showing off or just soaking it all in, there’s something for everyone at this high-octane community celebration.📍 John Wright Park, Tuncurry
📆 Sunday, 8th June 2025
🕗 8AM–2PM
Let’s make Motorfest 2025 the biggest and boldest one yet. See you there — engines ready, spirits high!
