The Lancefield swap meet and car show is returning to the Macedon Ranges, celebrating almost three decades of its existence.
The 29th edition of the meet will take place at Lancefield Park on Chauncey Street, on Saturday, April 14 from 7am to 4pm. Judging will take place on the main oval at 11am.
Sweep Meet coordinator Pam Choate said they are expecting a good crowd this year, after last year’s attendance drained away as the rain poured in.
“Last year’s attendance wasn’t so good because we had two inches of rain… it was terrible weather so we’re hoping for no rain this year,” she said.
“The weather really makes it, because if you get a sunny day you get thousands of people… and it’s looking promising this year.”
Starting with about 100 sites, the meet has now grown to include more than 400 sites and Ms Choate said they are expecting at least 3000 people in attendance this year from across Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia.
“It’s good for the whole Macedon Ranges shire and beyond, the community becomes part of the day as well,” she said.
“I’ve had quite steady car enquiries and a couple of car clubs, we’re expecting over 200 [cars] again.
“On the day there’s lots of car parts, and everything to do with cars, as well as collectables and dotted amongst the cars is a variety of stalls.”
Entry on the day is $6 per person and there will be six judging categories, including best vehicle- Australian origin, American origin, British/ European/ Asian origin, best vehicle with unrestored/ original patina, best motorcycle and best overall vehicle.
