It’s almost time for the Hauraki Vintage Machinery Club to start their engines.
That’s because the club’s annual Crank Up Day event is set to kick off on November 23 from 10am at the Kaihere Domain.
People can expect to see vintage machinery, classic cars, motorbikes, tractors and stationary engines.
Club president Neil Fitzgerald told The Profile he aimed to take along some vintage gear such as a landrover, bulldozer and a vintage stationary hay baler.
“This is the main event for our club that we have once a year. The whole day is usually quite busy for me, keeping an eye on everybody and making sure that everything is working to plan.”
The sledges would be out for children to take rides, as well as the tractors and trailers, he said.
There would also be a display of yesteryear memorabilia.
“We’d like outside people that are not members, if they want to bring something vintage along, they’re more than welcome, whether it’s a vintage car, truck or tractor or whatever they’ve got they’d like to show,” he said.
Families are also invited to take a picnic along or to purchase food and drink from the stalls on site such as sausages, ice cream, cakes, tea, coffee, water or cans of drink.
It was obvious the event was not one to be missed.
“There’s all sorts of things for people to do – tractor trailer rides and sledge rides and look at how things used to be.
“Last year we had a record crowd,” he said.
“I think [people] should come along because it’s very much a family day.”
DETAILS: Crank Up Day, $5 entry 10am to 4pm on November 23 at the Kaihere Domain 1559 Kaihere Road (just off State Highway 27). For further information, phone or text Neil Fitzgerald on 027 497 3865 or Robin Hill on 027 2494 600.
By DAVIDDA HIKATANGATA
