Author Topic: Wandin 4x4 show 2015 (Read 9795 times)

AdrianLR · « **on:** February 13, 2015, 09:34:41 PM »

Is anyone going this Sunday? 36C unfortunately but at least not blasting a gale or heavy rain like some years. Because the sites are cheap there are a few interesting smaller vendors. They've dropped the price a bit to $15.

Don't need anything but might just go for a drive in the country

AdrianLR · « **Reply #1 on:** February 15, 2015, 04:20:27 PM »

Back home. Surprisingly good. Got there before 9 in heavy fog which burned off quickly. Prices seemed reasonable, most stands had enthusiastic staff and were well patronised. Left by 1 as it was getting quite warm with a new straw hat, a wind guard for the double burner stove and a few freebies.

I'd lost interested in the show a couple of years back as the price went up and the exhibitors went downhill. The Land Rover club looks to have responded to feedback and has restored the event to something worth attending every couple of years.

Markoutback · « **Reply #2 on:** February 15, 2015, 08:23:38 PM »

Went out to the show today agree it was better than previous years ARB was even offering 10% off a enjoyable time was had

Bird · « **Reply #3 on:** February 15, 2015, 09:03:32 PM »

Quote from: AdrianLR on February 15, 2015, 04:20:27 PM

Back home. Surprisingly good. Got there before 9 in heavy fog which burned off quickly. Prices seemed reasonable, most stands had enthusiastic staff and were well patronised. Left by 1 as it was getting quite warm with a new straw hat, a wind guard for the double burner stove and a few freebies.

I'd lost interested in the show a couple of years back as the price went up and the exhibitors went downhill. The Land Rover club looks to have responded to feedback and has restored the event to something worth attending every couple of years.

I think its an event that should be every 2 yrs, not every year.. I know its a big money earner for the club, but flogging the same stuff year in year out that you can see in stores Mon - Sat is little bit pointless
Good on the club for listening and working towards making it better

Bird · « **Reply #4 on:** February 20, 2016, 10:46:00 AM »

that time of yr again

anyon going???

D4D · « **Reply #5 on:** February 20, 2016, 11:22:54 AM »

Quote from: Bird on February 20, 2016, 10:46:00 AM

anyon going???

Nope

Bird · « **Reply #6 on:** February 20, 2016, 11:26:52 AM »

Quote from: D4D

Nope

haven't really heard much about it this yr....

feisty · « **Reply #7 on:** February 20, 2016, 11:38:03 AM »

Yep. Tomorrow. Never been. Don't need anything (that's not going to stop me though). Will be a nice day for a drive.

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Bird · « **Reply #8 on:** February 20, 2016, 11:39:33 AM »

advice - don't take your 4wd unless security is better this year

feisty · « **Reply #9 on:** February 20, 2016, 03:52:42 PM »

Thanks bird for the tip. Getting picked up by a mate in a ranger. So can't see anyone wanting to steal anything off that.....

BTW great work in the KFC advertisement.

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Bad Scott · « **Reply #10 on:** February 20, 2016, 05:10:47 PM »

Quote from: feisty on February 20, 2016, 03:52:42 PM

BTW great work in the KFC advertisement.

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Bird · « **Reply #11 on:** February 21, 2016, 07:58:41 AM »

Quote from: feisty

Thanks bird for the tip. Getting picked up by a mate in a ranger. So can't see anyone wanting to steal anything off that.....
BTW great work in the KFC advertisement.

currently working on legal action, that's been my tune for years, and me ringtone... although my phone never rings, I make sure of that. I never use my phone, as it may scare people and make me citizen of teh eon...

GeoffA · « **Reply #12 on:** February 21, 2016, 08:09:02 AM »

Quote from: Bird on February 21, 2016, 07:58:41 AM

currently working on legal action, that's been my tune for years, and me ringtone... although my phone never rings, I make sure of that. I never use my phone, as it may scare people and make me citizen of teh eon...

AdrianLR · « **Reply #13 on:** February 22, 2016, 08:13:08 AM »

My son and I went to get some bits for his GU. We were done in an hour and a half. Last years was one of the best. This years was pretty ordinary. Seemed to be fewer stands and less innovative stuff. $30 entry price for the two of us plus the 120km round trip wasn't worth it. Only thing he bought was a headlight loom from Brightlights which saved $15 in postage.

Bird · « **Reply #14 on:** February 22, 2016, 08:31:55 AM »

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Seemed to be fewer stands and less innovative stuff. $30 entry price

2 big killers really

Is it done and dusted?

AdrianLR · « **Reply #15 on:** February 22, 2016, 09:08:55 AM »

Quote from: Bird on February 22, 2016, 08:31:55 AM

2 big killers really

Is it done and dusted?

It only runs for a day.

The low cost for exhibitors compared with other shows is what used to get the smaller vendors to be there. Maybe many have disappeared over the years. We got there at 9:30 and left at 11. There were a few others leaving and I overheard some conversations about not seeing what they'd hoped to buy. Still plenty of people there so good for the Landrover club's coffers.

Bird · « **Reply #16 on:** February 22, 2016, 09:54:41 AM »

I heard a rumour that the WANDIN show is very likely to be held at Larders Park next year...

Apparently there is new owners of the Wandin show ground, and the fees have gone up dramatically.

feisty · « **Reply #17 on:** February 22, 2016, 11:35:16 AM »

I only managed to buy a hat cos I forgot mine at home and it was hot. Nothing else grabbed my imagination which was a little disappointing.

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feisty · « **Reply #18 on:** February 22, 2016, 08:48:13 PM »

Actually there was something that caught my eye. There was a drop down fridge slide there. Think it was by ironman. They were displaying the prototype. Great bit of kit. Simple mechanism. Allows the fridge to slide down at a 30 degree angle the length of the slide. Tilt controlled by one short strut. From memory the suggested price using your own slide was about 280.

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Bird · « **Reply #19 on:** October 21, 2016, 07:40:11 AM »

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I heard a rumour that the WANDIN show is very likely to be held at Larders Park next year...

Apparently there is new owners of the Wandin show ground, and the fees have gone up dramatically.

Anyone heard more on this

HKB Electronics · « **Reply #20 on:** October 21, 2016, 08:25:20 AM »

From there website:

Date of this Event is Sunday 21st February 2016 at the Wandin Equestrian Park, Victoria Road, Wandin North, just east of Lilydale along the Warburton Highway. Follow the signs in the area. (Melway 119, G7). The day runs 9am through to 4.30pm

Bird · « **Reply #21 on:** October 21, 2016, 08:54:00 AM »

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From there website:
Date of this Event is Sunday 21st February 2016

Hoping to find out where 2017...
The 2017 show will go live on Sunday February 19th, 2017

HKB Electronics · « **Reply #22 on:** October 21, 2016, 10:04:02 AM »

Sorry Bird, mental block after travelling for a few months you forget what year it is it seems:(

Bird · « **Reply #23 on:** October 21, 2016, 10:18:39 AM »

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Sorry Bird, mental block after travelling for a few months you forget what year it is it seems:(

don't worry I'm just jealous of your travel..

AdrianLR · « **Reply #24 on:** October 21, 2016, 12:46:43 PM »

Still on the Wandin Park Equestrian Centre calendar for 19/2/17

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