By Afraa Kori
Rotary Club of Emerald and District announced the return of its highly anticipated All American Car Rally & Swap Meet.
The event unfolds at Gembrook Recreation Reserve on Sunday 16 February 2025, with display cars from 8am, spectators from 9am-2pm and award parade and trophies at 12pm.
The All American Car Display & Swap Meet is one of the premier car shows on the Victorian calendar. Showcasing up to 500 Hot Rods, Custom Cars, Classic, Vintage, and Veteran American cars and trucks, this display offers something captivating for enthusiasts of all kinds.
Rotary Club of Emerald and District has joined forces with the Thunderbirds Rod and Custom Club and the Gembrook Cricket Club.
The collaboration showed its unwavering commitment to making a positive impact within the community.
Rotary and Gembrook Cricket Club have incorporated a wide range of stalls and a diverse array of food vendors to enhance the family-friendly atmosphere and satisfy the 1700 guests.
The primary intention for those visiting and the whole event is constructed to provide opportunities for car enthusiasts to network and connect.
Member of the Rotary Club of Emerald and District, Director of OrgMent Business Solutions and OrgMent Talent Solutions, Ian Ash said All American Car Display & Swap Meet is unique in a number of ways.
“This is a great place to live (beautiful surroundings) and we have the ability to attract a lot of visitors to it who may well come back to visit again in the future,” he said.
“The beautiful surroundings of the event and the wonderful drive that people experience driving their cars to the event. Brings tourism to Gembrook and enables visitors to appreciate our magnificent countryside. Local people help out with the event and better understand Rotary’s role in the local community.”
“It is one of the bigger car rallies in the region and people have appreciated the quality of our market stalls in the past. It is uniquely for American cars, but not for just one type of model (i.e it is not just for Mustang owners). There are prizes to be won in a variety of categories and it is fundraising for multiple great causes.”
More than just a gathering of automotive enthusiasts, judges, sponsors and local business, the All American Car Display & Swap Meet serves as a significant fundraiser for the Rotary Club of Emerald and District Inc.
The funds raised will support local organisations, sports clubs and local initiatives across a wide range of areas. This includes hams at Christmas for the church, running the Primary School Speech Contest, holding the Pride of Workmanship event and Wheelchairs for Kids.
Additionally, it contributes to international causes like End Polio, Interplast (provides life-saving operations for poor families from third world countries) and the building of toilets or water facilities in impoverished villages.
Rotary’s mission is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through our fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.
The All American Car Display & Swap Meet is $10 per person entry and free entrance for children under 12.
If you are a vendor who delivers quality goods and exceptional presentation, Rotary encourages you to submit an application form to participate in the upcoming event.
Details :emeraldrotary.org.au/Page/all-american
