The Rotary Club of Narrandera is a key supporter of this weekend’s Matong Swap Meet and Show and Shine and several Narrandera families and businesses are heavily involved in making it happen.

The event runs from tomorrow until Sunday at the Matong Sports Ground (Football Oval), directly across from the Matong school.

The main event day is Saturday with gates open to the public at 8am and the Show and Shine award presentations at 12.30pm.

It will be a 16-category Show and Shine competition featuring pre-1949 classics, 1950-1974 era, 1975-1995 era, modern vehicles (1996 onwards), hot rods, muscle cars, three motorbike categories (most original/untouched, best original, best custom), best truck, best farm vehicle, and people’s choice across all entries.

Winners receive the inaugural Matong Community Group trophy plus prize packs including toolkits, light bars, car wash gear, wheel alignments and vouchers.

A massive swap meet with over 60 stallholders is already booked.

Friday night kicks off with a community Steak and Chips dinner and live music by local artist Ms Rel from 6pm.

There ‘is a kids’ vehicle-themed colouring competition in partnership with Matong Public School.

The weekend wraps up on Sunday with Harvest Cafe’s famous Sunday Roast (pork and lamb, from 12pm-3pm).

Narrandera Mayor Cr Neville Kschenka and Deputy Mayor Cr Sue Ruffle are attending on Saturday as official guest judges.

Sponsors include: Shannons Insurance, Logan and Hitchens, TyreWorld, MangoMagic, ARB Wagga and Harvest Cafe.

The event is organised by the Matong Community Group with support from the Rotary Club of Narrandera. Public entry is by gold coin donation.

This is a genuine community effort and a real source of pride for the area.

EVENT INFORMATION: MATONG SWAP MEET AND SHOW AND SHINE

Friday, 20 March to Sunday, 22 March

• Main event day: Saturday, 21 March

Where: Matong Sports Ground (Football Oval), Matong, NSW

Times:

• Friday: Gates open at 10am (for stallholder set-up and campers). Dinner and live entertainment from 6pm to 9pm.

• Saturday (main event): Gates open to the public at 8am. Show and Shine competitor cutoff is 8am sharp. Award presentations at 12.30pm. Event closes at 4pm.

• Sunday: Sunday Roast lunch runs from 12pm to 3pm.

Special events taking place:

• Show and Shine Competition: Featuring 16 vehicle categories, including pre-1949 classics, hot rods, muscle cars, custom motorbikes, and farm vehicles.

• Swap Meet: A massive community market with over 60 stallholders currently booked.

• Friday Night Kickoff: A community steak and chips/veg dinner under the stars with live music.

• Kids’ competition: A vehicle-themed coloring-in competition for children, run in partnership with Matong Public School.

• Sunday Feast: A relaxed close to the weekend featuring Harvest Cafe's famous Sunday Roast (pork and lamb).