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Inaugural truck show to draw thousands this weekend

The first ever Horsham Truck Show will welcome between 100 and 150 trucks this weekend

The first ever instalment of Victoria’s Horsham Truck Show is set to see 3,000 visitors flock to the city this weekend.

The weekend event will feature between 100 and 150 trucks from across Australia, including from Queensland and Western Australia.

Event organiser Stephen Carman says the truck show will promise something for anyone even remotely interested in trucks.

“There will be trucks of all shapes and sizes, some dating back to the 1940s and some that will have been registered for less than a week,” he says.

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“A 1947 Ford Jailbar is sure to attract plenty of interest.

“But you don’t have to be in the trucking industry to enjoy it. We will have food stalls and live music.

“There will also be lots for the kids to do with a jumping castle, the Tiny Goats and face painting.”

Horsham Rural City Council is helping out with logistical support and a $5,000 Community Event Grant.

Carman says many travelling showgoers would stay overnight, providing a boost to the local economy.

In addition to the showgrounds activities, a convoy of trucks will roll into the city from Natimuk Road at 10am on Sunday.

“This will be great to see, and $10 from every truck will be donated to Wimmera Against Cancer in Kids,” Carman says.

“We are hoping this nice weather holds out until the weekend. It should be a great event.”

Council’s Community Event Grants Program helps not-for-profit groups deliver events that benefit the municipality.

In 2024, 25 groups received funding totalling $69,960. Applications for the 2025 round of funding will open in May.

Entry to the truck show is $10 for adults, and children under 12 can attend for free.

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