Plan your ultimate Garagefest weekend

G'day! Get ready for Garagefest 2026! Whether you're a serious car buff, a family looking for a fun day out, or somewhere in between, our event schedule has something for everyone. Check out the ripper highlights and plan your ultimate Garagefest weekend at the Maryborough Showgrounds. Dates: Saturday 20th June – Sunday 21st June 2026. Gates Open: 9:00 AM – 4pm Daily.

What's on at GARAGEFEST?

Garagefest offers a jam-packed schedule of events and activities designed to thrill car enthusiasts, entertain families, and create unforgettable memories. Here’s a sneak peek at what awaits you:

  • Old School Cars: Wander among a stunning selection of muscle cars, hot rods, classics, cruisers, jdm’s and 4x4’s from every era.
  • Super Elite Hall: Don’t miss exclusive car unveils and selected elite showpieces.
  • Bike Show Alley: Feast your eyes on custom choppers, café racers, and vintage bikes.
  • 4 x 4 Extreme Arena: Tailored for 4x4 enthusiasts, displays and trade stalls
  • Trade & Market Stalls: Featuring All Pro Paints, BM Auto Restorations, Mancave Art and Flags, Sh-Boom, Tuff Tees, The Hot Wheels Man and many more.
  • Live Bands: Enjoy a full line-up of energetic live music, from rockabilly beats to classic Aussie hits.
  • Pinup Competition: Celebrate the glamour of yesteryear in our lively pinup contest!
  • Rock n Roll Dancing Hall: Join in on some Rock n Roll dancing, with lessens for those who want to give it a go thoughout the day.
  • Kids’ Activities: Face painting, jumping castle, and a special kid's corner.

Daily highlights

Here are a few absolute ripper highlights you won't want to miss:

  • Burnout Car Start Ups: Hear the thunder! Watch (and feel) as legendary burnout beasts fire up and rumble the grounds.
  • Super Elite Hall: Don’t miss exclusive car unveils and selected elite showpieces.
  • Rock n Roll Dancing Hall: Join in on some Rock n Roll dancing, with lessens for those who want to give it a go thought the day.
  • Trade Stalls: From performance upgrades to camping gear.
  • Market Stalls Official Garagefest shirts, hats, and memorabilia at the merch tent.
  • Kids Corner: Face painting, jumping castle, and a special kids’ burnout car start up.
  • Extreme 4 x 4 Arena: Trade stalls tailored for 4x4 enthusiasts.

Show 'n' shine sunday

The big one! On Sunday, Garagefest’s Show n Shine competition brings together the best of the best. Vehicles are judged on style, originality, presentation, and crowd appeal.

Trophy Categories:

  1. Car of the Show - $1000 prize money – Runner up $500 prize money
  2. Super Elite Hall winner - $1000 prize money – Runner up $500
  3. Bike of the Show $500- Runner up $250
  4. Best 4x4 – Runner up
  5. Best JDM – Runner up
  6. Best Hot Rod – Runner up
  7. Best Ute – Runner up
  8. Best Sedan – Runner up
  9. Best Panelvan – Runner up
  10. Best Pickup truck – Runner up
  11. Best Paint – Runner up
  12. Best Patina – Runner up
  13. Best Engine Bay- Runner up
  14. Best Boot – Runner Up
  15. People’s Choice – Runner Up
  16. Most Modified – Runner up
  17. Entrants Choice – Runner up
  18. Best European – Runner up
  19. Best Vintage – Runner up
  20. Most Unique – Runner up
  21. Best Kids Pedal Car – Runner up

Judging happening through the Saturday, with the trophy ceremony at 1.30pm Sunday. Entrants must be present to receive their prize money and trophy.