Alexandra Truck, Ute & Rod Show 2016 — twenty years in the making

The original ACT report records Alexandra’s twentieth anniversary, its memorial tribute and a crowd of close to 15,000.

Original ACT archive feature. Images from the ACT archive; no individual photographer is identified in the retained feature.

This year’s Alexandra Truck Ute and Rod Show was 20 years in the making. This is the 20th Anniversary of one of the most successful truck shows in the country. The weekend started with a country music concert featuring Jayne Denham on the Friday night.

The memorial service on the Saturday was both heartfelt and heartwarming as family members paid tribute to the new additions to be placed on the wall. The official dinner on Saturday night paid tribute to the organisers. On Sunday the town was transformed.

The main street turned into a sea of people, stalls and clean machines with close to 15,000 in attendance. The event really takes over the town and provides a massive boost for the local stores and hotels. School and community groups can raise money selling food and drinks.

Alexandra Truck, Ute & Rod Show 2016 — twenty years in the making — archive photograph 2 — The Victorian Truck Drivers Memorial at Alexandra. Image from Australian Custom Trucks Issue 10; individual photographer not identified in the retained feature.

Rods, utes and lots and lots of trucks combined with live music, the wood chopping competition and a raffle with a first prize of a ute made this one exceptional event.

Australian Custom Trucks and Bling’d Up Trucks wish to thank the whole Committee for your exceptional hospitality.

Alexandra Truck, Ute & Rod Show 2016 — twenty years in the making — archive photograph 3 — Gordon Simpson and Andrew Embling were recognised for their dedication to the show. Image from Australian Custom Trucks Issue 10; individual photographer not identified in the retained feature.

Mark it on your calendar to be there next year over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend!

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