Four Wheel Drive Victoria - 50th Anniversary Event

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Fri 17 Oct 2025 12:00 — Sun 19 Oct 2025 12:00

Event information

Registration for this event closes at Sat 18 Oct 2025 21:00.
Major Sponsor

Supporters and Partners

 

     

  Hema Maps Online Shop

Good Riddance Insect Repellent   OMG! Decadent Donuts

TRED Australia

 

Where is the event:               

McCormack Park, 65 McCormacks Road

The park is located just 15 minutes past Mansfield

 

Event Schedule:
Friday 17 October:
12:00pm: gates open
5:00pm: BBQ dinner by Rotary Club of Victoria
7:00pm: Opening Ceremony and celebrations
10:00pm: Friday night closes

 

Saturday 18 October:
10:00am: Food trucks, stalls and music begins
12:00pm: Bar opens
1:00pm: Snake Show
2:00pm: Industry talks begin
3:00pm: Afternoon music act begins
6:00pm: Cutting of the cake & birthday speeches
6:30pm: Warm up band performs
8:30pm: Main band performs
11:00pm: Saturday night closes

 

Sunday 19 October
8:00am: Farewell breakfast
11:00am: Pack down/bump out

 

Tickets and Prices:                  

1. Day pass only $25 per person (9am to 10pm)

2. Weekend Pass $100, which covers a camp site Friday to Sunday (maximum of two adults and unlimited kids)

3. Children – 17 years and under are free
Live music and entertainment

Yes, schedule TBA

Event Terms and Conditions:
View here
Event Map
here

Vehicle Access:

Easy access for all types of vehicles.

Accommodation:          

Camping available on-site, when booking please advise type of camp set up and length of van

·        Toilets available on-site

·        Lots of other accommodation available in the local area

·        No showers available

Access times:                
Gates will open at 12 noon on Friday 17th October and closing time will be at 12 noon on Sunday 19th October 2025

Food and beverage:                  
Food and beverage trucks will be available on-site.

·         yes, you are welcome to BYO food as well.

Family friendly:     
Yes, everyone is welcome and we are making this a family friendly event with activities available for the kids.

Disability access:         
Yes, there will be disability access with a disabled toilet available.

Who will be welcome:
This event is open to everyone and therefore you are not required to be a member of one of our affiliated four wheel drive clubs.

Dogs:                   
Yes, dogs are welcome and are to be kept under control at all times on lead or enclosed area at your camp.  Please remember that you are in a rural area and there is livestock in nearby paddocks.

Other animals:  Please contact us if you are intending on bringing along animals apart from dogs.

Smoking/Vape:   
Please note that the precinct area will be a no smoking area, you may smoke in other areas being respectful of others.

Fires:                   
Yes, must be in an above ground contained fire pit. 

·         Wood will be available for sale on-site

·         Otherwise, please BYO wood

Rubbish:           
Whilst a skip bin will be available we encourage everyone to take all of your rubbish home and ensure that all areas are kept clean.  The local CFA will be collecting our cans and bottles that are part of the deposit scheme

Generators:     
Yes, you may bring along your generator but please ensure that you are mindful of those around you.  Please ensure that you do not run outside of 8am to 8pm times.

Power:                
There are a few campsites that will be available with power for medical issues only.

Alcohol:             
We have a number of wonderful local businesses setting up pop up bars and will have a variety of alcohol available for purchase.

·         Yes, you may BYO alcohol, please note that this is to be consumed at your camp site and not within the general precinct

Drinking water:

Available via taps.

Cash and card:                  
Feel free to bring along some cash and cards for the stalls and raffles over the weekend.

Dump point:     
Nearest dump point is located in Mansfield behind the Tourist Information Centre.

Leaving the event site:    
Yes, you are more than welcome to leave the event to explore the local area, please ensure that you keep your wristband.

Volunteering:   
Yes, if you would like to volunteer please let the team know.

Inclement Weather:           
Yes, event will still be proceeding if it is raining. 

All emergency procedures will be set into place in the case of a flood or bushfire in the local area.

Drugs:                
No illegal drugs on-site
Will there be security on-site for the event
Yes, for the Saturday until 11pm

Stalls and exhibitors attending:    

Buller Road Brewery

Swiftcrest Distillery

OMG Decadent Donuts

Neibos Eats

ARB

Hema Maps

Saber Offroad

Good Riddance