RUNS CALENDAR….December, 2025 – March, 2026
| Date | Where……. | Who to contact….. |
| Friday, 5thDecember | W.I.T.H. run to Cobden Lake area on the corner of Adams & Shenfield Streets, Cobden. Meet at the lake Rotary Park at 6.30pm. There is seating and BBQ’s available so bring along some goodies for the BBQ or take-away. You can bring a chair if you prefer. Cobden is just 40 minutes from Colac. | Please contact Vince on 0456 761 823 if you need further information. |
| Sunday, 7thDecember | Beeac Coffee and Cars at the Farmers Arms Hotel, Main Street, Beeac. Meet up with other members for coffee – a regular on the calendar on the first Sunday of the month. | No need to book, just arrive around 10am. |
| Sunday, 21stDecember | Our third Sunday of the month get-together at the Cobden Miniature Railway Tearooms from 2 pm – Grayland Street, Cobden. The trains will be running and you can also enjoy a game of mini-golf. | Text Colin 0438 173 050 if you are attending or ring if you need further info. |
| Sunday, 27thDecember | Lake Pertobe Warrnambool ‘Show and Shine” – presented by the Warrnambool Drag Racing Club. Gold coin donation. BBQ and drinks available. Refer: www.warrnambooldrags.com.au or Facebook | |
| Wednesday, 31stDecember | Happy New Year! To say goodbye to the 2025 year – let’s enjoy the final hours of 2025 with an evening at the home of Julie and Chris Minster. Please give Chris a call and book in for the evening.
Chris and Julie will then let you know what to bring along to enjoy the night and farewell the 2025 year. Chris will be cooking up some scrumptious roasts but would like to hear from you if you are attending and for the address. Chris needs to know numbers before he begins catering.
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Please call Chris on 0417 133 860 |
| Sunday, 11th January | Head over early to the Port Fairy Rod Run. All cars park at the Port Fairy Basketball Stadium, Campbell Street, Port Fairy from 9am onwards. Contact:- 0428 289 502 southweststreetrodders@outlook.com
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| Sunday, 11thJanuary | On your way home from Port Fairy, why not call into the Warrnambool & District Historical Car Club’s Lake Pertobe Car Show. The 2026 year will feature cars from the German Marque. Gold coin entry from 10am. | Contact: wdhvc@hotmail.com |
| Saturday, 17thJanuary | Colac Motorfest is conducting a cruise today. Meet at the Colac Showgrounds at 11am. Once all vehicles have arrived, the cruise will commence a drive to the Gellibrand Hotel for lunch and some refreshments. Gellibrand is just 30kms south of Colac. For further details contact www.colacmotorfest.com.au |
Contact: 0417 310 315 |
| Sunday, 18thJanuary | Colac Motorfest is Colac’s own motorfest show! This includes all cars, bikes, rods, tractors and trucks as well as stationary engines which are all welcome to the 2026 Show n’ Shine! Colac Showgrounds – gates open 9am. Contact: 0417 310 315 www.colacmotorfest.com.au Catering available. | |
| Sunday, 18thJanuary | If you are unable to go to Colac for the Motorfest, head to Cobden for our third Sunday of the month get-together at the Cobden Miniature Railway Tearooms from 2.00 pm – Grayland Street, Cobden. The trains will be running and you can also enjoy a game of mini-golf. | Text Colin 0438 173 050 if you are attending or ring if you need further info. |
| Saturday, 24thJanuary | Guzzlers Car Club 9th Prison Break Show ‘n Shine – $10 entry or $20 per family. Gates open 12noon. “Show us your toys” with live entertainment, trophies, prizes and food vendors in the grounds of the old prison. | Contact 0417 983 578 for further information. |
| Monday, 26thJanuary | Why not head out to Cressy Aerodrome for Australia Day commemorations. There will be live music, Tiger Moth flights, historical displays, food and drinks. All cars and bikes are welcome. | Contact Cressy Aerodrome on 0481327587 |
| Sunday, 1stFebruary | Beeac Coffee and Cars at the Farmers Arms Hotel, Main Street, Beeac. Meet up with other members for coffee – a regular on the calendar on the first Sunday of the month. | No need to book, just arrive around 10am. |
| Sunday, 1stFebruary | Queenscliff Rod Run – although not a designated club event, this is always a great weekend for everything hot rod! Head down to Queenscliff and join in the activities – Sunday is usually the busiest day of the weekend for public to attend. Market stalls, hot rods as far as the eye can see!! | www.geelongstreetrodders.com.au |
| Sunday 8thFebruary | The 16th Annual Torquay Motor Show is on again in 2026. To enter, purchase an eTicket for vehicles, 19 Classes, Special Awards – Trophy + Prizes. Torquay Esplanade. Many attractions will be available to entertain. Food, coffee, refreshments and memorabilia on sale. Vote in People’s Choice – free entry into the draw for a Travel Voucher. Gates open 8am. Contact:- motorshow@torquayrotary.org.au | |
| Saturday, 14thFebruary | The Birregurra Motor Enthusiast’s Club Inc will again be holding its annual motor show for cars, motorcycles, trucks and agricultural motors.
The show will be held in Main Street, Birregurra. Gates for entrants open 7.00am. Entry fee is only $20 per vehicle with trophies being awarded in over 20 categories. Public entry 9.00am. |
See advert in Newsletter and details are on the website
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| Sunday, 15thFebruary | Our third Sunday of the month get-together at the Cobden Miniature Railway Tearooms from 2.00 pm – Grayland Street, Cobden. The trains will be running and you can also enjoy a game of mini-golf. | Text Colin 0438 173 050 if you are attending or ring if you need further info. |
| Saturday, 28thFebruary | Heytesbury Show ‘n Shine at Simpson – this has been a popular event over the past few years and is growing in popularity. There are great prizes to be won in the show and shine; a wonderful family day out. Simpson is located just 30 minutes from Colac. | Contact Heather 0408 401 562 if you need further details. |
| Saturday, 7th March
& Sunday, 8thMarch |
It’s the Labour Day long weekend Cobden Restoration Park Vintage Rally weekend and what a weekend this is! Display your vehicle on either day. Visit the many market stalls and shed displays. Steam engine displays, vintage tractor pull and an auction on Saturday from 11am. Plenty of food and refreshments are available. Two excellent days. |
Contact Heather 0408 401 562 if you need further details. |
| Sunday, 15th March | Cobden Pioneer Park Motor Show, Swap Meet and Market Day. Grayland Street, Cobden. 10am to 2pm. Due to wet conditions, this event was cancelled in 2025. All vehicles welcome. Check out the Cobden Pioneer Park Facebook page. | For more information phone: 0427 353 106. |
| Wednesday, 18th March | Our first mid-week run for the year. Last time we visited the Railway View Timboon Hotel this was well attended by our members. Today we’ll head to Timboon for lunch from 1pm. After lunch, we’ll head over the road to Timboon Fine Ice-cream and spoil ourselves with an ice-cream to finish off. | RSVP Friday, 13th March phone Claudia
0428 962 854 to make a booking. |
| Saturday, 21st March | 2026 Colac Kana 66th Festival and Car show – 10am – 6pm. This year’s theme “Once Upon a Time”. Colac Showgrounds. Parade vehicle access into the Showgrounds is only via the driveway in Clark Street. Parade vehicle access into the Showgrounds is from 11:30am till 12pm. All other parade participants 12pm to 12.30pm. Please wait for Kana Marshalls to direct you to your assigned position. The parade will start at 1pm. Participants are asked to arrive at the marshalling area and make themselves known to the marshals, by 12.30pm. The Parade is expected to travel at 4-5 km per hour with no stopping. |
Refer “Colac Kana 2026 Facebook” page for further information. |
| Friday,
27th March |
Colac Collectable Car Club “General Meeting” the first for the 2026 year. Meet at the Colac Scout Hall at 7.30pm. If you are unable to attend, please email or message your apology to the Secretary. Supper will be provided. A guest speaker will attend and speak to members on the use and benefit of a defibrillator. Email: colaccollectable@gmail.com or text 0408 401 562 if you are not able to attend. RSVP by Monday, 23rd March, 2026. |
Contact Heather 0408 401 562 if you need further details. |
| Sunday, 29th March | 2026 Federation Mortlake Picnic. Tea Tree Lake Park. Mortlake. 9am start. Onsite catering, live music, veteran to classic cars. Supported by the Moyne Shire, Lions Mortlake. Catering available. Bring your chairs and enjoy a lovely day under the trees of the Tea Tree Lake Park area. See advert in this Newsletter.
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Please contact Vince on 0456 761 823 if you need further information. |