By Callum Ludwig
After a two year layoff as a result of Covid restrictions, the Wandin Rotary Custom Car and Bike Show is now returning for its first Show since January 2020.
Proudly hosted at the Wandin East Recreation Reserve since 2016, the Car Show has become a magnet for car enthusiasts right across Victoria, showcasing vehicles manufactured prior to 1985. All proceeds raised from entry fees to the Car Show are donated to the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation, with the Rotary Club of Wandin proudly donating close to $100,000 to the Foundation with funds raised from previous shows.
Pat Cullen, Chair of Wandin Rotary’s Car Show Committee said it was just an amazing feeling to be back.
“We have had two years of lockdowns and restrictions, and we just can’t wait to hold the event again and get the community back together,” he said.
“We have literally had hundreds of people contact us through Facebook asking when the Car Show was returning because so many people don’t want to miss it.”
The day will give visitors a chance to bask in the Yarra Valley sunshine enjoying the spectacular display of cars and bikes, as well as being entertained by a live band on the back of an apple truck!
Local vendors will also be taking advantage of the great fundraising opportunity with the Wandin Fire Brigade operating the BBQ, selling hundreds of hamburgers and sausages to raise valuable funds for the Brigade to purchase new equipment. The Inner Wheel Club of Wandin sells soft drinks, which helps them direct funds to local and international projects focused on women.
Mr Cullen said it takes a lot of work from our dedicated Rotary volunteers to put on this event, but it’s worth it.
“We are so happy to get support from the Seville Fire Brigade and the Wandin Cricket Club who also provide volunteers to make the show success,” he said.
“We just want to encourage everyone to attend on 26 October to see the return of the Show and enjoy the carnival atmosphere, it will be worth the wait.”
The Car Show will take place on Wednesday 26 October from 5pm to 10pm.
member for Evelyn Bridget Vallence congratulated the Rotary Club of Wandin on the return of the Car Show.
“The Wandin Rotary Club is an amazing organisation who dedicate themselves to improving the lives of others. These local volunteers do a tremendous job caring for our local community.”
