Calendar of Events
Page last updated on 27 October 2025
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2025 Calendar |
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| 19 | AOMC Festival of Motoring - An AOMC, but ABCCC Supported, Event Contact 0473 832 277 Venue: Cruden Farm (See AOMC web site for more.) |
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| February | ||
| Blue Water Lotus Garden - An ABCCC Event. Contact: Colin Brown 0408 343 176 Details: Cancelled |
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| 16 | British and European day at Yarra Glen - An ABCCC-Supported AOMC Event. Contact: Contact 0473 832 277 - ABCCC contact: Lance Brazier 0403 032 158 Details: British & European Motoring Show, Sunday 18th February 2024, Yarra Glen Racecourse Armstrong Grove, Yarra Glen $15.00 per Car. Including passengers. ABCCC has allotted display space. Please contact Lance, if interested. |
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| 19 | Jaunt Journey - An ABCCC Event. Contact: Graham Talmage 0419 399 752 e-mail Details: TBA |
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| March | ||
| 2 | Mornington ride - An ABCCC Event. Contact: Barry Coates e-mail - 0428 393 386 Start Venue: Change Start Location Dreamer Café, 475 Moorooduc Highway Moorooduc - Corner Moorooduc Highway and Eramosa Road West Enter from Eramosa Road West - before setting off on a drive taking in the Moorooduc Plains, the pastures of Tuerong, to RedHill and Arthurs Seat, across to Boneo and the delightful coastal dune country into Flinders. From Flinders we will make our way through Shoreham, Merricks and Balnarring before arriving at our lunch destination at Hastings. Lunch is at Toscano Italian Restaurant at the newly renovated Sanctuary Inn on Westernport, 126 Marine Parade, Hastings Please RSVP if you wish to attend for lunch reservation purposes |
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| 12 | Coffee with the Braziers - An ABCCC Event. Contact: Lance & Adele Brazier 0403 032 158 Venue: 10am at the "Paperbark Cafe", Kuranga Nursery. 118 York Road. Mt. Evelyn. Please advise if attending. |
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| 16 | Annual General Meeting of the ABCCC - Contact: Peter Flavelle 0434 193 243 Venue: Crown Hotel, 273 Main Street, Lilydale. AGM will start at 2pm with lunch (cost $20pp) starting at 12 noon. RSVP for lunch count by 9 March please. Please RSVP with Peter so we can confirm numbers for lunch. Past minutes and treasurer's report will be available in the Members Area. | |
| 26 | Masons Lunch Run - An ABCCC Event. Contact: Jenny Mason 0418 319 898 email Details: Enjoy a lovely drive up Mt Dandenong, perhaps stopping at Sassafras and/or Olinda to check out the shops, then join us for lunch at 'The Pig and Whistle Tavern', 1429 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Olinda at 1230. We would love to see you there. Please let us know if you are coming by Saturday the 22nd March so that numbers can be finalised. Looking forward to hearing from you. |
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| 28-30 | Florence Thomson Tour - AOMC-RACV event. Contact: Website Goldfields and surrounds - Lady drivers only; may have male passenders Dressing for the era of your vehicle encouraged. |
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| April | ||
| 3-6 | The Lakes Tour - An ABCCC Event. Contact: Tony & Maxine Pettigrew Details: We will meet at Glengarry for lunch before driving to Lakes Entrance. That night will be a sausage sizzle at the Motel. Next day will be a cruise on the Lakes, It may include lunch or morning/afternoon tea. Dinner that night possibly RSL. Next day could be a group visit to Nyerimilang Homestead for a tour and picnic in the Park with dinner that night somewhere in Lakes. Sunday morning is the Lakes Foreshore Market before driving home. -- Recap of the trip by Glenda Prewitt -- |
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| 12 | Out for lunch with the Tootells - An ABCCC Event. Contact: Bryan Tootell 0412 549 906 Details: We will meet for coffee at Club Ringwood (corner Maroondah Highway and Oban Rd.) and later drive to our lunch venue, Upper Yarra RSL (119 Settlement Rd, Yarra Junction). If you wish to attend, please respond by 7 April to enable catering to be finalised. |
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| 27 | Fed. Scoresby picnic at the Steam Centre - An ABCCC Supported Event. Contact: Gary 0418 140 844 Venue: National Steam Centre, 1200 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby VIC. Planning to stay together with our cars on display so pls try and get there before 10am - Contact Jack. |
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| May | ||
| 3 | Big Band Concert - An ABCCC Event. Contact: John Provis and Dawn Shoppee 0418 564 082 Venue: Emerald Hotel, 415 Clarendon St, South Melbourne Details: Lunch at noon; Band from 1:30-5:00pm. On arrival, order your drinks at the bar and be seated. More details in the flyer |
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| 12-15 | Relax on the Mighty Murray@Moama - An ABCCC Event. Contact: Garry & Glenda Prewett Details: Staying right on the riverfront of the Murray at Cadells on the Murray. This will be a peaceful getaway where you can wake up to a view of the Might Murray (it's definitely the best view). We are planning to meet up at Heathcote for lunch! Two things you need to do to join this event: 1. You need to book your room. Please contact Michelle at Cadell on the Murray to secure your room, Tel: 5482 4500 or 1300 036 035. 2. Once accommodation is booked, please let Glenda know that you are attending: mobile 0418 345 499 or email ggkj@iinet.net.au |
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| 18 | Heritage Motoring Day with Rex - An ABCCC Event. Contact: Rex Hall 0408 303 129 To celebrate National Motoring Heritage Day Details: Stamford Park Homestead Emmeline Row, Rowville (--- see flyer ---) |
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| June | ||
| 6-9 | Hamilton Rally - A Very ABCCC Supported Rally ABCCC Contact: Tony Pettigrew (03) 9739 1146 Organised by the Hamilton Veteran, Vintage & Classic Car Club Inc. Rally Base Venue: Hamilton Showgrounds, Cnr. King and Gordon Streets, Hamilton, Victoria. -- FB site |
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| 18 | A run to Flinders - An ABCCC Event. Contact: Peter McKiernan 0407 876 023 Details: We will meet at the BP service station, 1501 Eastlink Southbound at Scoresby, for 9-30 am. Following our morning refreshments, we will depart along East link joining Peninsula link for a tour through the Mornington Peninsula arriving at our luncheon venue, the Flinders Hotel, where we can enjoy the fare and a drink prior to returning home |
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| 29 | The Jervis-Read Run - An ABCCC Event. Contact: Robin 0412 258 998 Details: Drive straight to: The Vic Bar and Bistro, 67 High Street, Woodend. Plan to arrive about 11:15 to order meals. At about 1:20, we'll be showing the film Ferrari. There will be an interval, and classic Magnums can be ordered from the bar. After the film by all means stay for tea or coffee, which can be ordered from the bar. There are toilets available just off the eating/viewing area. |
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| July | ||
| 6 | The ABCCC Annual Luncheon - An ABCCC Event Colin Brown 0408 343 176 Venue: Eastwood Golf Club 332 Liverpool Road Kilsyth South - 12:00 for 12:30 service; $40pp Members Only Event The annual club luncheon will be at the same great venue as last year, book early to make sure of a seat. Members only, as it is a club subsidised lunch with drinks. A three course menu has been selected. Pre booking and payment is required by Friday 20th June -- Flyer -- |
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| 13-19 | ABCCC Inter Club Gathering - An ABCCC Event Sandra Wishart 0402215367 Details: QLD & VIC ABCCC clubs are looking to gather around Orange NSW If you are interested in this event, pls contact either Leigh or Lance to register your interest as soon as possible. Lance has advised that this tour is now fully booked with 15 vehicles from Victoria (30 people) and 15 vehicles from Queensland attending. Victoria ABCCC Contacts are Leigh Wishart & Lance Brazier (Leigh 0403 243 700 or Lance 0403 032 158) |
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| 20 | The Westburn Lunch - An ABCCC Event. Contact: The Tootells 0412 549 906 Details: You are invited to join us at the "Warby Hotel", Wesburn, for lunch at Midday. After leaving Lilydale, turn RIGHT onto the Warburton Hwy and proceed for just over 30kms to Wesburn. Please respond by 14 July, so catering can be finalised. |
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| August | ||
| 3-9 | Federation's Mallee Wimmera Tour - An ABCCC Supported Event. Enquires: Phone: Michelle 0409 185 906 Lloyd 0458 299 466 Details: Tour Entry/Rally Pack and Meals. Inclusive Cost for 6 Dinners, 6 Lunches, 1 Breakfast, 2 Morning Teas, 2 Afternoon Teas. Includes entry into Private Collections, Museums, Working Displays and Homesteads. Please bring a thermos and cups for morning tea, catered morning tea not available in some areas. (Tea/Coffee Sugar/Biscuits Supplied on days Thermos required) The entry fee is $495.00 per person. Entries Close Friday 30th May 2025. Full Payment for Tour no later than Friday 30th May 2025. Entry Form |
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| 20 | A Pub Run to Beaconsfield - An ABCCC Event. Contact: Greg & Geraldine Anglin 0419 882 155 Details: Morning tea or afternoon tea your choice tour which can be enjoyed before or after lunch with a cuppa. |
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| September | ||
| 17 | Gippsland Run - An ABCCC Event. Contact: Graham Talmage 0419 399 752 Details:Take a trip for lunch into the wilds of Gippsland, meet at the Lilydale Lake at 9-30 am for departure by 10 am. We will drive to our lunch spot via such places as Neerim South, Ripplebrook, Loch for a loo stop and stretch those muscles and on to the Cape Patterson Tavern where Michael is waiting to welcome you into his restaurant. |
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| 19-22 | Sandra's September Weekend - An ABCCC Event Sandra Wishart 0402215367 Details: This year we are off to Tocumwal for the Air Show and we only have 17 rooms available. Starting point will be McDonalds on the Hume Highway, Wallan @ 9.45 am for 10.30 am departure. We will be going through some lovely little towns following the Art Silo Trail and we will be stopping for lunch at Goorambat Railway Hotel where a booking has been made for 12.30 pm. It's shaping up to be a pretty full weekend with more information to come. George and Lorraine are working on a couple of interesting things to do on the Saturday and of course the Tocumwal Air Show on the Sunday. Looking forward to seeing you there. |
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| October | ||
| 12 | Tops Down - An ABCCC Event. Contact: Phil Cook 0468 680 538 Details: Phil's run to Upper Yarra RSL We will meet at Lilydale Lake, off Swansea Rd. at 9.00 am for a 9.30 am departure. Our drive takes us up to the Yarra Valley for morning tea, before heading to Yarra Junction. Here we will enjoy lunch at the lovely RSL Club. A good menu will be on offer and drinks will be at bar prices. Please advise your participation so that I can advise numbers for catering purposes |
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| 22 | Lunch in the Hills - An ABCCC Event. Contact: Greg & Geraldine Anglin 0419 882 155 Details: Our lunch venue will be at Fortnums 395 Mt.Dandenong Tourist Road Sassafrass as there are some quirky and interesting shops close to Mountain Hwy intersection allow some time either before or after lunch for perusal and/or retail therapy we will gather for lunch at 12.30 please advise your attendance by 19th October. |
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| 26 | Terrys' Gippsland Winery Tour - An ABCCC Event. Contact: Ian and Lyn Terry 0409 097 496 Details: Tour to Wattle Bank via Loch. Start Point: BP Caldermeade Servo Map 96 A-5 More in the announcement flyer |
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| November | ||
| 14-16 | The Justly Famed Indulgence Tour - An ABCCC Event. Contact: Peter McKiernan 0407 876 023 Details: We will meet at the BP Service Station Officer for morning tea prior to departing at 11AM Lunch is at the Traralgon R S L Club. After lunch we will continue onto our weekend venue the Tarra Motel at Yarram. After we unpack, we will enjoy nibbles and drinks in the garden {weather permitting] don't forget to bring some nibbles and a bottle or two of your favourite beverage. More in the announcement flyer. | |
| 15-16 | Bendigo National Swap Meet - Veteran, Vintage & Classic Club Bendigo. Contact: info@bendigoswap.com.au Venue: Prince of Wales Showgrounds, Holmes Road, Bendigo, Victoria |
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| 20 | Coffee with the Braziers - An ABCCC Event. Contact: Lance & Adele Brazier 0403 032 158 Details: TBA |
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| December | ||
| 14 | Christmas Lunch - An ABCCC Event. Contact: Maxine Pettigrew (03) 9739 1146 Venue: TBD. Details: Club Christmas lunch will be held at the: Chirnside Park Country Club. Cost is $48 per person (this is subsidised by the Club for members & their partners only) Drinks, beer, wine and soft drinks will be supplied by the Club. RSVP by payment with EFT or cheque. |
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2026 Calendar |
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| January | ||
| 18 | AOMC Festival of Motoring - An AOMC, but ABCCC Supported, Event Contact 0473 832 277 Venue: Cruden Farm (See AOMC web site for more.) |
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| February | ||
| 15 | British and European day at Yarra Glen - An ABCCC-Supported AOMC Event. Contact: Contact 0473 832 277 - ABCCC contact: Lance Brazier 0403 032 158 Details: British & European Motoring Show, Sunday 18th February 2024, Yarra Glen Racecourse Armstrong Grove, Yarra Glen $15.00 per Car. Including passengers. ABCCC has allotted display space. Please contact Lance, if interested. |
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| 1-3 | Florence Thomson Tour - AOMC-RACV event. Contact: Website Once again, we are offering a choice of two driving tours in 2026. The Shepparton area has some of the richest farming country in Victoria and a huge heritage in agricultural irrigation. Whichever way you choose to go you will be encountering creeks, rivers, bridges and irrigation channels. Lady drivers only; may have male passenders Dressing for the era of your vehicle encouraged. |
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| 18 | Heritage Motoring Day - An ABCCC Event. Contact: Rex Hall 0408 303 129 To celebrate National Motoring Heritage Day Details: Stamford Park Homestead Emmeline Row, Rowville (--- see flyer ---) |
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PLEASE NOTE!
Note: All events listed in this directory are placed in good faith. Events for inclusion must be with the magazine editor prior to the 14th of each month. Events organised by other clubs or associations have a contact telephone number, that should be contacted prior to the event, if giving consideration to take part in it , to confirm date and venue. |
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