KALBAR SWAP MEET, 13-15 OCT 2017

[smiles]

Rodnet's Kalbar event clashes with Laidley event so Rodnet is happy to re-schedule Kalbar to this weekend in October. Fassifern Car Club holds its Swap Meet in the Kalbar Showground on Sunday 15 October. Last year the Swap Meet drew in 2000 visitors, 100 classic cars & 190 stallholders so it should be a neat little country event.
Market, Bric-a-brac, Cars, Trucks, Bikes, Old Engine, Trators, Car Show 10am presentation, Food & Drinks Stall

Entry: $5 Stall Holders - 5am, $2 General Public - 6am, Children 12 & Under Free.

For more info call Vince 0409 075 919.

I've phoned Showgrounds Caretaker, they will put us in a group close to Amenities, somewhere between pavillion & canteen, near the classic car display. We may have to pay $2/person to enter Swap meet or $5 vehicle entry for Show/Shine, plus camp fees (see below). Caretaker will need definite numbers by late September so post in this thread or PM me if you're interested in camping for the weekend & I'll pass on numbers to Caretaker. Can you tell me whether you'll be wanting to leave before Swap meet is over about 2-3pm Sunday arvo?


Kalbar is situated in the Scenic Rim, one of Australia's most popular inland destinations and is just 30 minutes from Ipswich, 50 minutes from Brisbane and 90 minutes from the Gold Coast. From the Cunningham Highway just follow the signs. There is also the scenic route from Ipswich or the Gold Coast via Boonah. The region is home to eight National Parks and offers many local activities and attractions.

SHOWGROUND CAMPING:
Large Powered Sites
Toilets & hot showers
Big rigs OK
Water / reticulated
Large open areas
Shade, seating & yards
Short walk to shops and hotel
Dump Point
Dogs on leads (at all times)
Breathable Mats only
Overnight Accommodation powered site: $18.00 per couple / per van
Overnight Accommodation unpowered site: $13.00 per site/ per couple
Weekly Powered Sites: $100.00
Weekly Unpowered Sites: $70.00

[Don Ricardo]

Change of date noted on Vintage Caravans Events Calendar.

[Grasshoppers]

Hi Cathie,

Please put us on the list. We will leave after the Swap Meet finishes.

Sandi and Bob

[terryknight]

Terry and Vicki are in






1979 Chrysler Regal Wagon (Mello Yello)
1957 Zephyr sedan (Mary Lois)
1959 Zephyr wagon (Harriet)

[tymkey]

Hi Cathie, you can add Helen & I to your list for the weekend.
Is anyone going up on Friday?

[Mustang]

Hi Cathie,
Brent, Colleen & Biskit will be attending.
We will be there Friday PM.

[terryknight]

Hi Smiles
I was talking with Rod yesterday and he said he and Nettie would be going to Kalbar
He will be arriving Thursday and leaving Monday and Vicki and I were wanting to do the same.
Take care
Terry & Vicki





1979 Chrysler Regal Wagon (Mello Yello)
1957 Zephyr sedan (Mary Lois)
1959 Zephyr wagon (Harriet)
1970? Coronet

[jumah]

Please add Max and Julie for the weekend if we are not too late. We would arrive Friday.

[smiles]

Hi all

I'll confirm with Show secretary that 6 vans are attending this event. She's is putting everyone together near the shower block.

Cheers

smiles

[Mustang]

There we were in 35 balmy degrees with a nice shady tree:


That's Vince (standing) telling us that dozens of show cars & stalls will be here on Sunday


Then by Saturday the balmy temp disappeared & down came the rain:

Despite the efforts of the organisers to keep the drains open the rains kept coming & flooding:
One by one the Vintage Vans were rescued :

Walking was a tad sticky!!


Yep thats "Terry's" bum !!!



The show went ahead, despite vastly depleted numbers, thank you Smiles for organising (Missed you & Rod & Net who prompted the event.)
They are not getting away that easily we will be back next year.
Vince & his organisers had a showbag for the van entrants, nice to be appreciated.

[Grasshoppers]

Great photos Mustang!! Despite the rain and having to relocate on to higher ground we still managed to have a fantastic time with the company of our lovely Vintage Van friends. Got some great items at the Swap Meet and explored the beautiful town of Kalbar and nearby Aratula. Thanks to Vince from the Fassifern Car Club and Sandra at the Showground for making us so welcome. Will definitely be back next year!! Thank-you to Smiles for getting us there, missed you

[smiles]

Hi all,

Thanks for those great photos!

Kalbar looks like a lovely little event with super friendly locals!

Hey, we're all campers so we know we can't control the weather.
Hopefully things will be more predictable in our lives next year & we can make it there too.

Cheers

smiles