Welcome everyone to the
charters towers restorers club inc.
47th annual charters towers
motor show & swap meet
5th to 7TH june 2026
The event is in its 47th year which is an impressive achievement for a small club within a rural community. The event is for enjoyment and to allow car owners, restorers and swappers alike to show off, display and sell their vehicles and items.
The Swap Meet will be in full swing from Saturday when gates open at 7am and as always will have many and varied stalls.
All Motor Show Entrant vehicles are judged with presentations being held on the Sunday afternoon (last day of the event). As well as the static car display there are a number of mobile events throughout the weekend which includes two Super Cruises, Observation Rally, Go to Whoa and Top 10 Go to Whoa. Along with the Top Ten and the Supreme Entrant, there is also the Car of the Show which is for the top quality judged car that does not have to compete in the driving events.
The Swap Meet will be in full swing from Saturday when gates open at 7am and as always will have many and varied stalls.
All Motor Show Entrant vehicles are judged with presentations being held on the Sunday afternoon (last day of the event). As well as the static car display there are a number of mobile events throughout the weekend which includes two Super Cruises, Observation Rally, Go to Whoa and Top 10 Go to Whoa. Along with the Top Ten and the Supreme Entrant, there is also the Car of the Show which is for the top quality judged car that does not have to compete in the driving events.
In 2026 the Charters Towers Motor Show and Swap Meet will be held on 5th to 7th June.
Saturday Night event will be announced in due course .
Saturday Night event will be announced in due course .
The Sallatina Hall will be full of quality cars again this year. With good prize money up for grabs it is envisioned that there will be plenty of entrants with high quality cars to be on show all vying for the top awards. We are happy to report that ex Summernats professional Judge Matt Gilkes will be in attendance in his role as Guest Adjudicator of the Event and he is keen to find that 'something special'.
The Swap Meet is known as one of the biggest in North Queensland and the Swap Meet area will be a hive of activity (as usual) with plenty of bargains to be found.
Around the Showgrounds there will be plenty of food vendors and FREE rides for the kids.
It is always a fantastic, family-friendly weekend so make sure you put this event in your diary.
FOR MORE INFORMATION FOR SWAPPERS, PLEASE CLICK HERE TO GO TO OUR SWAP MEET INFORMATION PAGE
FOR MORE INFORMATION FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC, PLEASE CLICK HERE
AND AS ALWAYS, WE COULD NOT DO THIS WITHOUT THE GENEROUS SUPPORT OF OUR SPONSORS
(2026 sponsors)