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Swap Meets and Events for 2024
I plan to attend the following swap meets and events in 2024. Please check back regularly for up-to-date listings.
Sydney Toy and Hobby Fair
Hosted by the Sydney Model Auto Club. Held every first Friday of the month at The Epping Creative Centre, 26 Stanley Road, Epping 2121. This is NSW's longest running model car swap meet (previously held at Granville) and have up to 70 dealers attending with plenty of off-street parking. Doors open at 6:30pm and closing at 9:00pm. There is a small admission charge of $5. For more information, contact Bruce: 0425 327 472 or visit their website or facebook page: www.sydneymodelautoclub.com Check out their flyer here: [SMAC Flyer]
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- 5 January 2024
- 2 February
- 1 March
- 5 April
- 3 May
- 7 June
- 5 July
- 2 August
- 6 September
- 4 October
- 1 November
- 6 December
SMAC Toy Fair, Epping (click to enlarge)
Sydney Toy & Hobby Fair - Epping
Hawkesbury Model and Hobby Show
The Hawkesbury Model and Hobby Show, now being organised by the Sydney Antique Machinery Club who are the organisers of the Clarendon Classic Machinery Rally, will be held over two days in September.
Held at the Hawkesbury Showgrounds, Racecourse Road, Clarendon. See the Clarendon Classic Rally website for more details.
- 21 - 22 September 2024 (confirmed)
Hawkesbury Model and Hobby Show 2019
Shannon's Sydney Classic
The largest gathering of classic cars in NSW will be held at the Sydney Motorsport Park (previously called Eastern Creek Raceway) in August 2023. There will be 1700+ wonderful cars from 145 car clubs on display and on parade on the race track. There will also be trade displays in the garages as well as model cars and books for sale. Admission is $20 per adult with free entry for children under 12. Come and see me in garage 19.
- 25 August 2024 (confirmed)
Shannon's Classic 2019
All British Day
The All British Day is a display day featuring over 50 car clubs representing most British brands past and present. In past years over 1700 cars have been on display and this year the event will be held at the Hawkesbury Showgrounds, Racecourse Road, Clarendon (previously held at The King's School). Check the website for details: http://allbritishdaysydney.asn.au/
- 15 September 2024 (confirmed)
All British Day at The King's School
Collector Con Penrith
The Collector Con show caters for collectors of action figures, Star Wars, Marvel and DC related items, trading cards etc. and collectable models including model cars. There will be 300 plus tables spread over 3 halls and adult entry costs are $9.50 (enter between 9:30am - 11am) and $7.50 (enter after 11am). Free entry for children under 12 years. The organisers recommend pre-purchasing entry tickets. Collector Con can be contacted on 0449 656 308, hello@collectorcon.com.au or visit their website www.collectorcon.com.au. The venue is Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre, 30 Herbert Street, Cambridge Park, NSW. Please check the Collectorcon website for the locations of the shows in Campbelltown and Newcastle.
Penrith Fairs (confirmed for 2024)
- 24 March 2024
- 26 May
- 15 September (I will not be attending, clashing with All British Day)
- 24 November
Campbelltown Fair
- 27 October 2024 (I will not be attending)
Newcastle Fair
- 28 July 2024 (I will not be attending)
Collector Con: Penrith Valley Regional Sports Centre
Hunter Toy and Hobby Fair
The Hunter Model Auto Club is hosting this Fair, to be held at the Egdeworth Sport and Recreation Club, 1a Park Street, Edgeworth 2285. Travelling from Sydney (via M1), take the off ramp on to the Newcastle Link Road, turn right into Minmi Road then right into Main Road and left into Park Street Edgeworth. The fair is open from 10am to 2pm. For more information, contact Bill Kenchington 0419 430 825. Check out their Flyer
- 18 August 2024 (confirmed)
Australian Diecast Expo 2024
Hosted by Southern Diecast, this event will be held at the Rosehill Racecourse Pavilion, James Ruse Drive, Rosehill NSW 2142. Entry fee is by gold coin donation which will go to Ronald Macdonald House.
- 23 November 2024