Truck Shows This Weekend - February 7th - 8th 2026

February 6, 2026

We have a few oddball events this weekend and that's just fine with us! nothing we love more than a heritage weekend or an all in one event in a country town!

Desert Dog will be at the Toowoomba Swap Meet - we've been told this is the second largest swap meet in Australia and we can't wait to set up there! Desert Dog will be at Toowoomba and we an be found in Sideshow Alley, Row B. you can't miss us!

Check out the events below and get yourself to one! Most offer camping so a great opportunity to load the family into the car and go where there's fun for everyone.

Our cover photo this week was taken by Desert Dog at the Allora Heritage Weekend 2026.

Information, links and brochures can be found below.

GNOO BLAS CLASSIC - Orange (Friday - Sunday)

While mainly cars, this event has been known to throw a few classic buses and trucks into the mix and it is a big event so worth a look. 3 days of classics liven up the rural NSW town of Orange. You can expect the whole town to be involved in this - certainly a something for everyone event.

Street parade on Friday start at 4.30pm followed by a meet & greet
Main car show and family day on Saturday at Jack Brabham Park
opens at 9am
$10 entry Saturday Under 16 free
Gala dinner Saturday night
Convoy of classics leave Orange and drive to Lake Canabolas for lunch

More information and ticket sales can be found here

Facebook page

KIDS N RIGS TRUCK SHOW - Richmond NZ (Saturday)

This is a fun family day that wont break the bank. Aimed at the kids, they even get to go for a ride in a big rig.

Starts at 10am
Free for families
Food
Entertainment
Rides
Go for a truck ride from 10.30 until 2pm

More information can be found here or on the Facebook page.

TOOWOOMBA SWAP MEET (Saturday - Sunday)

Toowoomba is a show stopper when it comes to swap meets - this is almost as big as they get so worth getting down there to look for that elusive part or check out the vehicles on display. Call in at the Desert Dog lounge and say gidday while you're there, the truck talk at the gutter party is second to none and it's a great place to rest and relax for a while.

Vehicle show on Saturday
1600 sites
Parts pickup available
Cars, motorbikes and parts for sale
Tools, antiques, collectibles
Food & Coffee
Call in to the Gutter Party in the Desert Dog lounge
Camping available

NO DOGS ALLOWED

Phone 0499 974 711 or check out the Facebook or Website for more information

DARNUM HERITAGE DISPLAY (Saturday - Sunday)

An impressive display of cars, trucks, bikes, stationery engines, earth moving equipment, steam engines, tractors, boats and you name it - it will be there!