Variety Victoria Bash Set to Start in Hamilton
Published on 28 July 2025
This year marks 50 years for the longest running most iconic charity motoring event – Variety Victoria Bash, and we are pleased to announce the journey will begin right here in Hamilton on Friday 8 August 2025.
More than 100 colourful, quirky and classic cars will be on display at Campes Motor Museum from 6:45am before departing at 9:30am. Breakfast will be on offer for all car enthusiast and community members wishing to soak up the action and Campes Motor Museum will be open for business while this event is running.
Southern Grampians Shire Council Mayor Dennis Heslin said the event was a fantastic opportunity to showcase Hamilton’s hospitality and heart.
“We’re excited to welcome the Variety Bash to Hamilton. Not only does it give our local economy a great boost, but it’s also a feel-good event that brings colour, character and community spirit – all for an incredibly worthy cause.
“While this is not a Council ran event, it is fantastic to see Hamilton chosen as its starting point for this milestone year. The event will bring crews, support teams and visitors to town – many arriving the night before and staying in local accommodation, dining in our restaurants, and supporting our businesses,” Cr Heslin concluded.
An unofficial welcome dinner has been organised for the Thursday 7 August where local businesses are stepping in to support the participants.
The Variety Bash is the longest running most iconic charity motoring event, featuring a colourful convoy of creatively themed cars that takes participants through some of Australia’s most stunning landscapes. The event runs from 8 August - 17 August and aims to raise funds for Victorian children living with disabilities, Illness, or experiencing disadvantage - a cause that sits at the heart of the variety mission.
This year’s event marked as the most iconic yet will run from Hamilton heading north through Adelaide, Coober Pedy and Alice Springs to where it will finish in Darwin. There are currently over 100 cars already registered with several of them local participants.
The event is open to the public and is a must-see for families, car lovers and anyone who enjoys a great story on wheels.
For more information on this event, visit: https://fundraise.variety.org.au