Entertainment
10 September, 2026
Mt Garnet set to roar
IT’s time to rev the engine and polish the bumper again for the annual Mount Garnet Car and Bike Show/Swap Meet this weekend.
Held at the Mt Garnet Rodeo Grounds, this Saturday’s event will feature 10 show categories, swap and meet stalls, live bands, a best-dressed rockabilly competition, an SES Emergency display, raffles, and more.
There will also be a bar and plenty of hot food and drink options, as well as a jumping castle and face painting station for the kids to enjoy.
Competition categories will include Best of the Show, People’s Choice, Best Streetcar, Best Custom Car, Best Original Car, Best Jap Bike, Best European Bike, Best American Bike, Best 4x4, and the Hard Luck Award.
For those looking to camp, there will be a meet and greet on Friday, however no dogs are allowed. The gates to the main event will then open at 7am on Saturday, with presentations being held at 12noon.
For competition entrants, the cost is $10 per vehicle or $20 for multiple entries. Spectators must pay $5 per person or $10 per family to gain admission, while stall or camp sites are $10.
There are no online pre-registrations, payments will be taken at the gate on the day. Event organisers have asked for attendees to message the group via Facebook to secure a camping or stall site. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/1453286081777704/ or email donnalitzow@y7mail.com
