THE tractors and cars have been polished and the British motorbikes are on their way, yes preparations are well underway for this year’s Allora Heritage Weekend.
Cars, tractors, stationary engines and horse drawn machinery – it will all be on display at the Allora Showgrounds, New England Highway, Allora, this Saturday and Sunday.
Admission is only $5 and there will be lots of foot and fun for the whole family according to organiser Graeme McMullen.
“This year’s main features will be Ford cars, Fordson cars, tractors and trucks, Lister stationary engines and British motorcycles,” Graeme said.
First mooted back in 1995 and held for the first time the following year, the event now attracts 4000 to 5000 visitors and exhibitors from all over Australia who are keen to show off their pride and joy.
Graeme said he doesn’t know what makes the event so special for visitors and exhibitors but maybe it’s that it’s the first one of the year and people are keen to get and check out the vehicles of a bygone era.
The event includes a swap meet on both days as well as working displays all weekend, a bar and barbecue and plenty of other food on-site.
There will be a cent sale with all proceeds going to the Warwick Disability Support Group. Country and Western music, the Heritage Highlanders Pipe Band and Craft and Quilters.
This year there will also be a display of hay making equipment through the ages.
But, of course, the real drawcard is all those beautiful vintage and veteran cars and motorcycles.
Admission is only $5.
