Keilor Downs is gearing up for the much-anticipated annual Saint Side Show and Shine, set to rev into action on Sunday, February 4.
Each year, the event adopts a unique theme for its event, ranging from Lunar New Year, basketball, bowling, vintage drag racing, to last year’s homage to 90s Video Games.
Saint Side’s Mark Gale, said this year’s theme revolves around the world of theme parks, promising a day filled with adventure.
“We are back and bigger than last year. 100s of show bicycles, cool cars in the parking lot, a place for kids and adults to cruise around in the bike centre, dragster drag race, market stalls, food trucks, raffle giveaways, DJ all day and this year we have a family friendly attraction with the Cars themed Turbo Tubs ride. There is something happening every minute from 12-6pm,” he said.
Gale said the annual event is one that can be enjoyed by all ages, young and old.
“The bicycles themselves are loved by everyone, and the different styles mean that nostalgic ones restored to 1970s spec take old timers on a trip down memory lane, and then cool bikes or show bikes are there to wow all patrons from young and old, and quirky creative ones get people talking,” he said.
For those planning to attend, early bird tickets are available for $10 each on the Saint Side website, or $16 at the gate. 100 per cent of the ticket proceeds will be allocated to three different not-for-profit organisations. Parking in the area is free, and the event is dog-friendly (on lead), while kids under 12 enjoy free admission.
Details: saintside.com
Hannah Hammoud
