Sunday 19 January 2014
http://www.kumeuhotrodshow.co.nz/
This weekend I was able to head out to Kumeu to check out the classic car and hot rod festival. The biggest of its Kind in New Zealand drawing thousands of people from all over the country to exhibit sell and show off their creations. Held in an achre or 2 of paddocks the show consists of car displays, live music, car parts and second hand goods, apparel, new parts, huge range of food stalls, an entertainment area for the kids and a event area for engine blow outs and the like.
Saturday is the day to head out that way as it is the main attraction day attracting thousands of display vehicles and visitors. Unfortunately I had other commitments for that day so Sunday was Kumeu Car Show "Lite" with still an impressive collection of cars but less a few thousand people and a few cars.
I was pleasantly surprised at the cost of things at the event. A $15 entry was reasonable and the prices of food was reasonable as well. For example you could get a pizza for $10 so not as ridiculous as Hamton Downs $6 hotdog. T-shirts etc were also well priced to sell aome I saw 4 for $20!
It was a good day out if you remembered to wear your sunblock and a hat. Unfortunately there seems to be no other venue in New Zealand big enough to hold this event but I guess Kiwi's are used to being out in the sun in a paddock. It goes along with the culture.
Here are a few pictures and a video slideshow:
Next week I am off to the 4 and Rotary Nationals Show at ASB Showgrounds. Should be interesting... I will have another update for you next week focusing on this event so until then have a fantastic week and weekend! ^^
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