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Doing our bit for the Community

Doing our bit for the Community

The Australian National Show and Shine Euroa has been in existence since the year 2,000 and from a humble beginning or around 150 cars, we now proudly display around 1,500 vehicles per event, including bikes, trucks and just about everything else with an engine. This attracts enthusiastic crowds of around 8,000 to 10,000 people through our gates each year, for a family oriented day of excitement and entertainment for motor enthusiasts of all types. The Australian National Sho

When three wheels were better than four.

When three wheels were better than four.

In 1945/46, many of our armed services people returned home after the War, to once again take up what they hoped would be a normal family life. Things were tough, and money was scarce. One issue which faced these families was a method of transportation. Cars were expensive, and a solution which was adopted by many was to purchase a motor bike and side- car. It became a common sight to see dad riding the bike, with mum, perhaps with a toddler on her knee, trundling alongside i

More than just a Motor Show!

More than just a Motor Show!

The AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL SHOW AND SHINE EUROA proudly claims to be one of the top Show and Shine events in the nation. After all, you don’t get to use the term “Australian National” without having earned it! Together with our major sponsors Shannons Insurance, we have naturally focussed on presenting some of the best examples of cars, bikes and many other things with engines to the excited hordes of motoring enthusiasts who flock to our show on the first Sunday of October each

WORLD’S FASTEST PRODUCTION CAR – 1990 CORVETTE ZR-1

WORLD’S FASTEST PRODUCTION CAR – 1990 CORVETTE ZR-1

In early March 1990, the Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 would set a new record for the highest 24 hour-5,000 mile land-speed by going over 175 mph (282 km/h). The engine specifications and story of this amazing car make captivating reading and you can see the car itself at the Australian National Show and Shine – Euroa, courtesy of Shepparton Corvette enthusiast Russell Pell. General Motors became excited about the concept of developing the world’s fastest production car in the late

Magical CFA Exhibition

Magical CFA Exhibition

There aren’t many things that can get kids more excited than a BIG RED FIRE TRUCK! Often accompanied by flashing lights, spraying water and punctuated by the sounds of bells and sirens, the Country Fire Authority’s exhibit at the Australian National Show and Shine has been a long-standing and popular attraction for families visiting our show. Back again this year and located in Brock Street between Binney Street and McGuinness Street, the CFA exhibition offers much more than

VINTAGE SPEEDWAY DISPLAY

VINTAGE SPEEDWAY DISPLAY

Celebrating their sixth consecutive year of displaying speedway cars and promoting the sport, speedway enthusiasts Chris Mann and Ray Read are once again back at the Euroa Show & Shine with an exciting array of speedway machinery and offerings. Their “Friends of Euroa Speedway” stand will this year feature a Vintage theme, focussed on the iconic 1970s, when speedway in North Eastern Victoria was in its heyday. Their eight car display will feature a Super Modified, Vintage Hot

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