Thank you to all of our Display Cars, sponsors, partners and spectators!
The 26th Annual All American Car Display was a spectacular success with over 850 display cars and approximately 2,800 spectators.
Our event wouldn’t have been the success it was if not for the incredible support given by our Event Partner Ferntree Gully Holden & HSV and our Sponsors, Pedder’s Suspension, Emerald Co-Op Mitre 10, Barry Plant Emerald, Shannon’s Insurance, GemSigns, EmCar Automotive and Lightning Press. Due to their involvement, we were able to increase the spectator experience by hiring additional portable function toilets, providing additional event signage and hiring waste management & professional traffic management personnel.
For future events, we will continue to explore ways to encourage more display cars and spectators to attend and hopefully stay longer in the region to enjoy the local hospitality. Over the last three years we have added a ‘Man Cave Alley’ market stall theme selling a variety of products that would appeal to owners of display cars and our spectators. We’ve also increased the number and variety of food vendors, added children’s activities, increased the availability of off-street parking and involved local sporting clubs to assist them in their local fundraising efforts. The Gembrook Cricket Club continues to provide everyone with a wonderful BBQ option, whilst this year the Gembrook Football Club assisted with spectator parking. Overall, it was a great day for the All American Car Display and for Gembrook.
I must also say that the presence of the three Show cars from Ferntree Gully Holden & HSV, these being a 2018 model Camaro, Silverado and Acadia SUV was a fabulous addition to our show and a hit for our spectators. Over the last few days, we have received fantastic feedback on social media, and our event made the front page of the Pakenham Gazette (11th& 20th February) and was also publicised on the Bauer Media Unique Cars Facebook page.
This event has become a major fundraiser for several other community organisations, such as the Rotary Club of Emerald & District, the Thunderbird Rod & Custom Car Club, Gembrook Cricket Club and this year, the Gembrook Football & Netball Club, and we all look forward to a bigger and better show on Sunday 16th February 2020.
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Peter Brock
Chair – All American Organising Committee
Rotary Club of Emerald & District Inc
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