event details
2012 dates May 4th - May 7th

Event Details & Information

Friday May 4th

7am
CAMP GROUNDS OPEN

The Tamborine show grounds opens to camping for Vintage Caravans until Monday May 7th, please contact us to pre-book your site.

10am – 3pm
THE LOW BROW ART EXHIBITION
Vintage hall
Tamborine Show Grounds, Main Western Rd

Artists will be able to display and sell their Kustom Kulture and Automotive inspired art in the charming old world hall. The Show is open to Paintings, Photography, Carvings, Sculptures and Pin Striping and more. World renowned pin up photographer Mitzi Valenzuela of Mitzi & Co fame will be running a pin up booth, please visit Mitzi’s website to book a session www.mitziandco.com

Free entry to art show

7.00pm – Midnight
THE FRIDAY NIGHT ROCKABILLY BALL
The Vonda Youngman Center
Main Street, Nth Tamborine

Great food and drinks available, all ages, huge dance floor, on and off street parking.

Appearing live and in person:

  • The Drey Rollan Band (NSW)
  • Rocket To Memphis (WA)
  • Pete Martini and The Freight Jumpers (QLD) and special international guests
  • Mars Attacks (Austria/ Switzerland)

There will also be vintage fashion parades proudly presented by Kitty’s Vintage Kitsch and The Shop That Time Forgot

Tickets on sale early 2012




Saturday May 5th

8 am – Noon
THE VINTAGE SOAP BOX DERBY

This is a family event and a great way to encourage our young ones away from the TV and Video games and out to the shed with mum and dad to design and build something cool and special ! This year was a huge success and we will work on making next years Soap Box Derby bigger and better, with more food traders for the punters, better racing structure to turn the race cars around quicker, We will again be returning to our wonderful sponsors MT Brewery after the race at noon for trophy presentations and The Fuelers from the ACT for an afternoon on live music, good company and cold MT Beer.

Spectators are free $15 to race.

10am – 1:30pm
THE VINTAGE HIGH TEA AND SHOPPING TOUR
Departs St Bernards Hotel, Mt. Tamborine

Ticket includes transport, high tea and a glass of champagne.
Proudly brought to you by Miss Chrissy
To book, contact Chrissy on 0409 727888 or visit www.thelindycharmschoolfrogirls.com

Tickets $30

10 am – 3pm
THE LOWBROW ART EXHIBITION
Vintage Hall
Tamborine show grounds, Main Western Rd

Artists will be able to display and sell their Kustom Kulture and Automotive art in the charming old world hall. The Show is open to Paintings, Photography, Carvings, Sculptures and Pin Striping and more. . World renowned pin up photographer Mitzi Valenzuela of Mitzi & Co fame will be running a pin up booth, please visit Mitzi’s website to book a session www.mitziandco.com

Free entry to art show

1pm – 3pm
ROCKABILLY STYLE DANCE WORKSHOP
St Bernards Hotel
Mt. Tamborine

Hosted by The Rockabilly Rhythm Shack at St Bernards Hotel
To book, contact Jo on 0405 839510 or visit www.tjsrebelrockers.com

Entry $8

2pm – 5pm
SATURDAY AFTERNOON MOVIE MATINEE
Zamia Theatre
Main St, Nth Tamborine

Movies TBA early 2012

Tickets $15 for adults $8 for children under 12

6.30 pm until late
THE ROCKABILLY MELTDOWN & PINUP CONTEST.
The Vonda Youngman Center
Main Street, Nth Tamborine

Great food and drinks available, all ages, huge dance floor, on and off street parking.

Appearing live and in person:

  • Warren Earl & The Atomic Rockers (VIC)
  • The Rusty Pinto Combo (WA)
  • Wes Pudsey’s Hollywood Hombres (NSW) and special international guests
  • Mars Attacks (Austria/ Switzerland)

Also the ever popular GarterBelts & Gasoline Pinup Contest with special guest judge and major sponsor Mitzi Valenzuela from the USA.

Tickets on sale early 2012




Sunday May 6th

9am – 5pm
THE HOT ROD CARNIVALE
Tamborine Show Grounds
Main Western Rd

The show will be open to Pre 1970 Hot Rods, Customs, Stockers, Beaters, British and European bikes and Vintage Caravans. The day will include, the art exhibition, Pin Up Booth by special USA guest Mitzi Valenzuela , Vintage Markets, Food Stalls, Licensed Bar (strictly no BYO please) THE LITTLE MISS GARTERBELTS & GASOLINE PAGEANT for young ladies 12 years and under, Live music all day on two stages.

Appearing live and in person:

  • The Fuelers (ACT) all day show at The Fueler County Stage
  • Midnight Son (QLD)
  • Rocket To Memphis (WA)
  • Scotty Baker (VIC)
  • Coral Lee And The Silver Scream (VIC)
  • Hanks Jalopy Demons (VIC)
  • Corn Liquor (QLD)

The Lucky 7 Award will be awarded to our favorite 7 rides of the day, these 7 rides will be invited to drive or ride their awesome vehicles to the award presentation area to receive the LUCKY 7 GOLDEN ROCKET AWARD

Tickets on sale early 2012

7.30 pm until late
THE SUNDAY NIGHT WINDDOWN
St Bernards Hotel
Mt. Tamborine

Join our good friends at St Bernard’s Hotel for a lazy night of great food, music and friends. Monday is a holiday so be sure to stick around.

Appearing live and in person

  • The South Valley Syncopaters (VIC)
  • The Blackhill Ramblers (VIC)

Tickets on sale early 2012




Monday May 7th

10 am – 3pm
THE LOWBROW ART EXHIBITION
Vintage Hall
Tamborine show grounds, Main Western Rd

Artists will be able to display and sell their Kustom Kulture and Automotive art in the charming old world hall. The Show is open to Paintings, Photography, Carvings, Sculptures and Pin Striping and more. World renowned pin up photographer Mitzi Valenzuela of Mitzi & Co fame will be running a pin up booth, please visit Mitzi’s website to book a session www.mitziandco.com

Free entry to art show

8.30 am
THE MT BREWERY VINTAGE FASHION TRADE FAIR AND CHAMPAGNE BRUNCH

With special guests Some Fancy Ladies (VIC) Tickets include a glass of champagne on arrival, restaurant meal, vintage trade fair and vintage fashion parades.

Tickets on sale early 2012

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