'WHEELS of Canberra'
CACTMC's heritage motoring display is returning to Canberra in 2026!
Venue: Thoroughbred Park
When: Sunday 22nd March
From: 9:00am until 1:30pm
Hosted by: The Council of ACT Motor Clubs Inc. (CACTMC)
WHEELS of Canberra'26 marks the 45th occasion of the region's largest annual static display of automotive exhibits by heritage motoring enthusiasts - and it's now back in Canberra!
WHEELS of Canberra'26 brings together veteran, vintage, historic, classic, modified cars, vans, trucks and bikes, as well as modern and electric vehicles from the ACT and regional NSW.
Click on the image below to download the poster:
WHEELS of Canberra'26
Featured Vehicles
The featured vehicles for WHEELS of Canberra'26 include Military & civilian Service vehicles, as well as classic MGs.
If you have a Military or Civilian Service vehicle e.g. Perentie, APC, Tank, Amphibious or Engineering vehicle, Troop carrier, Ambulance, Fire Engine, Bus or any other service vehicle, or a classic MG, please display it at WHEELS of Canberra'26
There will be trophies for the 'best' Military and Service vehicles and the 'best' Classic MG.
WHEELS of Canberra'26 charity:
RSL LifeCare is a not-for-profit organization, dedicated to providing high-quality care and support to seniors, veterans, and their families.
Please give generously to support the work of RSL LifeCare.
 
WHEELS of Canberra'26 - Site Plan
Proposed layout for Wheels of Canberra 2026
The Site Plan is a draft only and subject to change ... check for updates later.
Download the Site Plan here or click on the image above.
Gate Marshals will have detailed maps on the day.
 
WHEELS of Canberra'26 - The Ts & Cs
aka the Terms & Conditions ...
- The entry fee for Exhibitors is $10 per vehicle.
Pre purchased tickets MUST be shown on entry.
Tickets will be available for purchase at the gate. - There is no admission fee for passengers or spectating visitors.
- ALL vehicles exhibited at WHEELS of Canberra MUST be registered and insured.
- For a Club to display their members' vehicles together, they MUST arrive and enter as a group, i.e. in convoy!
- In the interest of pedestrian and visitor safety, vehicle movements within the exhibition space will not be permitted between 10:00am & 2:30pm.
- All exhibits are to remain in place until 1:30pm or after completion of the award presentations.
The general public will be admitted between 10:00am and 1:30pm.
All attendees are encouraged to make a donation (separate from the Entry Fee) to the official WHEELS of Canberra'26 charity - RSL LifeCare.
 
WHEELS of Canberra'26 - Trophies
Trophies will be awarded across a number of vehicle categories:
- Best Display by a CACTMC Affiliated Club
- Best Featured Vehicle (Military, Service & MG) and
- Best presented Vintage or Veteran vehicle (pre 1930 car)
- Best presented Historic vehicle (1931 to 1996 car)
- Best Vintage, Veteran or Historic bike (pre 1997)
- Best presented Modified vehicle (car, rod, bike etc)
- Best presented Modern vehicle (1997 to 2026), includes all EVs
- Vehicles are only eligible for an award in one category!
- Only CACTMC Affiliated clubs are eligible for the Best Club Display!
- Award winners must collect their award in person at the presentation ceremony.
- Uncollected awards will be presented to the next most eligible entry in the category.
 
Wheels of Canberra Trade Vendors:
Application form for an Automotive Trade Display Space ...
download the Trade Space Registration Form here.
 
Wheels of Canberra Sponsors
Your business or organisation can be a sponsor of Wheels Of Canberra
download the Sponsor Information here.
 
WHEELS of Canberra'26
is organised by the Council of ACT Motor Clubs
For further information contact the Secretary of CACTMC via email: info@CACTMC.org.au