THE WIDE Bay Rodders will again bring Hervey Bay alive over the May long weekend with their annual May in the Wide Bay event.

The hugely popular Esplanade Cruise will highlight hundreds of beautiful Hot Rods, Classics, Australian and American Muscle Cars along with Vintage Motorcycles, streaming along the foreshore.

The Sports and Recreation Precinct will again be the home for the Show and Shine Day, on Sunday 5th May with the gates opening at 9am.

“In previous years our May in the Wide Bay event has raised over $30,000 for the local community and attracted people from all over the country to Hervey Bay,” President Allen White.

“With the event being held at the Sports and Recreation Precinct, we have seen this event explode and affirm it’s place as the biggest event of its kind in the country.”

“We look forward to working through the outcomes of this year’s event.”

The Fraser Coast Regional Council has pledged support for the event for the next two years, ensuring the vital local tourism driver remains vibrant and growing.

“This event injects between $2.5 and $3 million dollars into our local community. We expect well over 3,000 visitors to this event again this year.”

“We cannot thank the vision of the Council and all of our other valued sponsors enough. Our volunteers are always fantastic and work tirelessly to put together such an amazing event.”

“Major events like this offer a window into the hobbies of fellow residents, gives enthusiasts an opportunity to showcase their hobby; provides locals an outing and importantly, they attract people to the Fraser Coast.”

“The Wide Bay area has the highest concentration of Hot Rods in Australia and we receive entrants from all over the country make their way to Hervey Bay for this event.”

The WideBay Rodders conduct other events throughout the year including coffee runs to support local businesses and Hang Out Nights at Stockland.

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