Our annual fundraiser, held on the 2nd Sat each September, is the Gympie Swap Meet. Having commenced in 1971, it is the oldest continuously running swap in Queensland. The next GYMPIE HISTORIC AUTO CLUB Inc SWAP MEET and CAR SHOW will be on Saturday 12th September, 2026 at the usual venue, the Gympie Showgrounds, Exhibition Road, Southside Gympie.
ALL STALL HOLDERS/TRADERS MUST BE ON-SITE BY 5:30am ON SWAP DAY (Sat 12th Sept 2026) and must remain on their site until 1pm-no vehicle movement around people.
STALL HOLDERS/TRADERS CAN ENTER THE GROUNDS FROM NOON ON FRIDAY 11th Sept, 2026(the afternoon before swap day).
The SWAP is hosted by The Gympie Historic Auto Club while the CAR SHOW is hosted by the Cooloola Classic Car Club.
NO DOGS ALLOWED as per council regulations.
An ATM facility is available based at the Show Society Office in the showgrounds.
Swap bookings can be made by ringing 0460 864 044 and speaking with someone from GHAC. Car show – please contact Cooloola Classic Car Club.
For swap site direct payments the bank details are:
BSB: 633-000
A/C no: 182657015
A/C name: Gympie Historic Auto Club. Please reference your payment with your surname and swap.
PREBOOKING OF SITES WILL CLOSE 2 weeks prior to the event, unless all booked beforehand
Come along and enjoy the entertainment.