Shannons Yankalilla Classic Motor Show 2025

  • Yankalilla Show Grounds, Yankalilla SA 5203 Australia
  • Events
  • 9:00am - 2:30pm

When: Sunday 9th November 2025. Gates open to public: 11:00am

Entrant Ticket Price: Vehicle $15.00, Motorbike $10.00, Additional Passengers $5.00
General Public Access tickets: $6.00 - Available at the gate  

Rev your engines – the 2025 Shannons Yankalilla Classic Motor Show is rolling into town!

Join us on Sunday 9th November at the Yankalilla Showgrounds for a full-throttle celebration of motoring history. Feast your eyes on hundreds of stunning classic vehicles, from timeless beauties to bold muscle cars – there’s something to impress every enthusiast.

It’s more than just a car show! Enjoy live music, delicious food, a fully stocked bar, and the “ROUTE 5203” zone – a dedicated space for young car lovers. Entrants are encouraged to dress in the era of their car, prizes will be awarded for the best dressed couple, and male and female.

A fantastic day out for the whole family, with all proceeds supporting local community projects through the Yankalilla & District Lions Club.

Don’t miss one of the Fleurieu Coast’s favourite annual events – where horsepower meets heart!

Cancellation Policy

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE REGULATIONS MAY RESULT IN ENTRY TO THE EVENT BEING REFUSED OR REMOVAL FROM THE EVENT, SO MAKE SURE YOU READ THEM CAREFULLY!

1. Entry Fee
a) In the event that Yankalilla Classic Motor Show (YCMS) organisers reject your application to attend the event, your entry fee will be refunded in full.
b) If a total fire ban (Extreme or Catastrophic) is issued, or restrictions are imposed by the Government, or the showgrounds are unusable, we will advise you by e-mail and/or SMS by 6pm on the day before the event and either reschedule the event and transfer your registration or cancel the event with refunds of participants’ entry fees.
If a total fire ban (Extreme or Catastrophic) is issued, or if Covid 19 restrictions are imposed by the State Government, or the showgrounds are unusable, we will either reschedule the event and transfer your registration or cancel the event with refunds of participants’ entry fees.
c) In all other circumstances, your entry fee is non-refundable.
d) All entry fees must be paid prior to the day of the event.

2. Vehicle
a) The vehicle displayed at the event must be the same vehicle listed on the application. Attempts to switch cars without the knowledge of the YCMS organisers will result in refusal of entry and forfeiture of entry fee.
b) Vehicles built from January 1st, 2000, are eligible to take part. Rare, exotic and collectable vehicles built pre 2000 may enter subject to the Committees approval.
c) Vehicles driven on trade plates must have their plates displayed whenever the vehicle is moving including on the event grounds.
d) Vehicles must be free of sharp or dangerous items that may injure spectators.
e) If it is suspected that vehicles may cause damage to the event grounds (through dropped oil or hot exhausts etc), the owner(s) must take steps to prevent this occurring or they may be held liable for any damage caused.
f) Vehicles on trailers: Fifteen minutes is allowed for unloading, after which time the tow vehicle and trailer must either exit the Showgrounds or be parked in the designated area where they are to remain until 2.30pm
YCMS organisers reserve the right to remove tow vehicles, trailers and their respective display vehicles from the event at the owner’s expense if the tow vehicle or trailer is left unattended outside of the designated area.

3. Vehicle Display and Signage
a) Placement and location of vehicles on the event grounds is entirely at the organiser’s discretion and all directions given by YCMS marshals must be followed by entrants.
b) Fencing or other material/ objects separating spectators from vehicles is prohibited.
c) Vehicles must display their ticket on the passenger side of their front windscreen at all times.
d) Any additional vehicle information supplied by the owner, e.g. regarding the history or modifications, must be displayed either inside or on the vehicle itself.
e) Stickers on vehicles promoting businesses or other entities are permitted.
f) Flyers promoting businesses or other entities are permitted, but only with the express prior permission of organisers, and must only be placed under windscreen wipers of the vehicle entered so that spectators can take one if they choose to do so.
g) All other forms of promotion are prohibited and unauthorised promotional activities will result in instant removal of the vehicles and personnel from the event.

4. Entrant/Driver Behaviour
a) The Showgrounds is a dry zone. Consumption of alcohol on the grounds is strictly prohibited except in the bar area.
b) Vehicles must travel at walking pace while on the event grounds. Please be mindful of spectators particularly children when moving about the venue.
c) Once vehicles are in place and on display, entrants/drivers may not start or move their vehicles nor use in-car audio equipment without the express permission of YCMS staff.
d) Any entrant/driver behaviour which endangers the life or safety of any person at the event or on the Showground will result in instant removal from the event, and where necessary, police will be notified.
e) Damage to the event grounds or damage or breakage of any other property will result in entrants/drivers being liable for any repair or replacement costs, including reimbursement of the bond or part thereof for event hire to YCMS organisers, if it is forfeited.

5. Event Timing
a) Gates for entrants and their vehicles to enter the event grounds will open at 9:00am and will be closed at 10:30am sharp.
b) Unless arranged prior with YCMS staff, failure to arrive by 10:30am will result in refusal of entry and forfeiture of entry fee.
c) Vehicles MUST remain on the grounds between 10:30 am and 2:30pm. This is for spectator safety and insurance reasons. Do not ask to leave early – you will be refused.
If you have to leave earlier, you will be able to park in the Public Car Park and purchase a general admission entry ticket at the gate
d) Gates will be re-opened at 2:30pm with all vehicles to vacate the grounds by 4.00pm.

6. Indemnity
All entrants, owners, and drivers and passengers enter and participate in this event at their own risk. In consideration of acceptance of your entry to attend the Yankalilla Classic Motor Show, the entrant releases the organisers and the organizing clubs of any and all liability for loss, damage, or injury to the applicant, their party, and/or their vehicle. The entrant, by participating in this event, and the passengers, by taking part, shall waive the right or action at law against the organisers, the committee, associated organisers, their representatives, or agents for loss, damage, or injuries arising from attendance at the event.

The Privacy Act 1988 and National Privacy Principles
The Yankalilla Classic Motor Show Committee (‘the Committee’) collects the personal information entrants provide and stores it in a database to enable communication with you before the Event. Entrants’ consent for the Committee to keep details is implied, unless the Committee is notified in writing that your consent is withdrawn. Entrant’s name/driver’s name and vehicle details (make, model, and entry number) and your vehicle club will appear in a printed program available on the day. Your details may have been included on a past entrant’s database. If you do not enter next year’s event, your details will remain on our database. If you would like your details removed, please provide this request in writing to the Committee. Under NO circumstances will your information be sold or given to any external agencies for any purpose. By signing the postal entry form or submitting the online entry form, I acknowledge that I have read and understood the information provided to me by the Yankalilla Classic Motor Show Committee and have advised my passengers (if any) of the terms of the disclaimer and agree to the terms.

Yankalilla Show Grounds, Yankalilla SA 5203 Australia

9:00am - 2:30pm

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