Plan your ultimate Garagefest weekend

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: 9:00am – 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 Paint trades, Auto Restorations, Mancave Art and Flags, Tuff Tees, Retro Clothing, Hot Wheels 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 throughout the day.
  • Kids’ Activities: Face painting, jumping castle, and a special kid's corner.
  • Kid's Pedal Car Comp: Bring the kids out in their pedal cars, we want to see any and all makes/models.

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 throughout the weekend.
  • 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 pedal car competition.
  • 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, quality of workmanship 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 $500 – Runner up $250
  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 Interior - Runner up
  15. Best Boot – Runner Up
  16. People’s Choice – Runner Up
  17. Most Modified – Runner up
  18. Entrants Choice – Runner up
  19. Best European – Runner up
  20. Best Vintage – Runner up
  21. Most Unique – Runner up
  22. Best Kids Pedal Car – Runner up

Judging happens throughout Saturday and Sunday. Judge's decision is final. Vehicles must attend both days to be in the running. Trophy ceremony is at 2pm Sunday. Entrants must be present to claim any prize money* and trophy.

*Winners of prize money need to provide bank details; the money will be transferred within 3-5 working days. No cash will be given at the event due to security reasons.