The weeks come around fast and we're in prime truck show season right now. Quite a few regional shows on this weekend and these are always a favourite with Desert Dog. With few restrictions on numbers, you just never know who or what you're going to see. Camp Quality Perth is also in the calendar for Saturday, a big one for WA, if you're over that way.
This weekend we are heading out to Nobby for the second annual truck show to raise awareness of mental health in drivers and civil construction workers. It's a great day out at Rudd's Pub, and this year is bigger and better than last year.
Whatever you're doing, get out and see some trucks and don't forget to take a hat, sunscreen and a water bottle - the days are warming up!
If you're driving this weekend, hats off to you - you are what it's all about and we celebrate and support you.
This weeks cover photo was taken by Desert Dog at Lights on the Hill Gatton 2025.
TRUCKS ON TOUR - Onkaparinga (Friday)
Trucks on Tour is a free community event hosted by the City of Onkaparinga, designed for children of all ages and their families. This will have little ones climbing into the driver's seat, exploring the inner workings of the vehicles and watching them in action.
- Free activities and entertainment
- Displays
- Food & drinks
- Truck displays and demonstrations
- No dogs, smoking, vaping or alcohol
Phone 8384 0666 Website
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS DAY - LONG ROAD EVENTS - Rudd's Pub, Nobby (Saturday)
The second annual event and Long Road Events has gone all out with guest speakers and live entertainment
- Raising awareness of mental health in the transport, rural and civil industries
- Money raised this year goes to Royal Flying Doctors Service
- Guest speakers & live music
- Car & truck shows
- Competitions
- Raffles & Auction
- $10 entry includes a steak burger or sausage sanga
- Market stalls including Desert Dog
Darren Eyers 0418 700 098
BOORT TRUCK SHOW (Saturday)
Bring the family down to the Boort Park and see some trucks on Saturday - you can even camp there free of charge!
- Gates open 10am
- Trophies
- Family fun
- Live entertainment
- Live shearing competitions
- Bar & food available
- Free camping
Facebook Page Phone Heath 0428 202 132
DRIVE FOR DANIEL COMMUNITY BREAKFAST - Fitsy's Loganholme (Saturday)
Get up early if you want to catch this one! Starts at 6.30am and runs until 8.30am. Truckies and earthmovers getting together to raise money and awareness to help keep kids safe.
- Bruce & Denise Morcombe will be there
- With a goal of raising $10,000 to be donated to the Daniel Morcombe Foundation
- Wear red!
- Free coffee and sausage sizzle
- Earthmoving trucks and machines on display
SUNBURY TRUCK SHOW (Saturday)
Part of the Sunbury Ag show, this promises to be a good day out. Apart from the usual show activities, the truck show will include
- A convoy into the grounds (starts around 9.30am)
- Show & shine - car show as well
- Regular show activities so entertainment for the whole family
Facebook Page Phone 0417 039 963
MACKENZIE AUTO & AGRI - Fairlie, New Zealand (Saturday)
A fund raiser for the Mackenzie College PTA, featuring trucks, cars, tractors & motorbikes
- Tractor pulls
- Food & drinks
- Trade stalls
- Opens 10am, awards 3pm
- Public entry $5, under 15 free
Facebook Phone 0274 573 874
CAMP QUALITY CONVOY - Perth (Sunday)
The 50klm Convoy through the streets of Perth raises funds for Camp Quality. Starts & finishes at Perth Hockey Stadium and is followed by a free family festival.
- Free entry to the family day
- Starts at 10.30am
- Food & drinks
- Family entertainment
- Live music
- Show n Shine
- **Convoy is sold out but family day open to all
ATA Tech & MAintenance Conference - Melbourne (Tuesday 14/10 & Wednesday 15/10)
This is the trucking industry’s premier national gathering of technical professionals, fleet and workshop managers, technical regulators, mechanics and service technicians. TMC is your chance to stay up to date, avoid breakdowns, and potentially save thousands of dollars through better maintenance and purchasing.
- Awards dinner - hosted by Peter Rowsthorn (Comedy Company, Kath & Kim etc)
- Guest speakers
- Exhibits
- Paccar Parts sideshow alley
