Visit the Shannons Hub and at Cooly Rocks on in Marine Parade Coolangatta just south of the Coolangatta.Surf lifesaving club. Visit the Shannons Super Rig and try you luck on the Race Simulators and check out the Gold Coast Motor Museum cars on display in front of the Super Rig on Saturday and Sunday.
SHOW ‘N’ S HINE
Car enthusiasts will love the iconic Cooly Rocks On Show ‘N’ Shine! Take a stroll through the classic cars, hot rods and more in a picturesque beachside destination.
CAR RUNS
Get ready for an unforgettable experience as you cruise across the Gold Coast in one of the Car Runs taking place at Cooly Rocks On.
GOODWIN PARK DISPLAY
Experience even more nostalgia as you wander through a specially curated precinct filled with an array of vehicles, Hammond Craft Boats, bicycles plus more.
KUSTOMVILLE
Kustomville is a Kustom Kulture experience showcasing lowbrow art, hot rods, kustom vehicles and much more, making it a must-see at Cooly Rocks On!
Returning from 7-11 June 2023, join us as we celebrate the motors, music and lifestyle of yesteryear at Cooly Rocks On! Recently awarded GOLD in the Major Festivals & Events category at the Queensland Tourism Awards 2022, come check out why Cooly Rocks On is Australia’s favourite nostalgia festival!
MOTORS
Renowned as one of Australia’s best Show ’N’ Shine displays, Coolangatta will be transported back in time as the streets are lined with over 900 incredible cars. Discover the best hot rods, kustom vehicles and lowbrow art in Kustomville, then wander through Goodwin Park and get up close to a massive variety of vehicles, scooters, bikes and more! For the die-hard motor enthusiasts, take part in this incredible display by showcasing your pride and joy, or partake in several Car Runs to various locations across the Gold Coast!
MUSIC
Put on your best dancing shoes and boogie to the tunes of yesteryear you know and love! Cooly Rocks On packs a punch every year with an incredible lineup of some of the best rock ’n’ roll, swing, rockabilly and tribute artists from around the world. In a unique offering, Cooly Rocks On is also only one of ten festivals around the world to host an official preliminary round of the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest, an Elvis Presley Enterprises sanctioned event, with the winner heading straight to Elvis Week, in Memphis. Let’s get all shook up!
LIFESTYLE
Now, to put the cherry on top, Cooly Rocks On wouldn’t be the festival it is without celebrating the lifestyle of yesteryear. The Cooly Rocks On Pin-up Pageant celebrates the classic and rockabilly styles, and the Cooly Rocks On Moonlight Swing Dance, a 1940s style shindig that provides plenty of time for attendees to dance the night away. But that’s not all! You’ll have the chance to shop a range of retro goods, vintage finds and memorabilia from the eras gone by with a huge number of markets along the beachfront.
With so much to see and do, there’s something for everyone at Cooly Rocks On. We’ll see you there!
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