McLaren Vale Vintage & Classic signature street parade returns this Sunday, 14 April — bringing a new touch of luxury with the addition of a fleet of Rolls Royces for the first time.

More than 15 of the elegant and luxurious British cars will roll through the McLaren Vale Main Street among the car show’s annual grand parade of motoring history.

The free community event will also include vintage fashion, local wines, gourmet food, and live entertainment for the whole family to enjoy.

McLaren Vale Vintage & Classic Chairman Nigel Williamson is thrilled to have the car show return for its 18th year and with a new addition that celebrates the event’s range of vintage and classic motoring.

“We are encouraging locals and Adelaideans to come up to McLaren Vale and line the street to see this amazing cavalcade of motoring history and then head to a winery after to enjoy a great afternoon out,” Nigel says.

“We’ve only really ever had one or two Rolls Royces in the past, so this year is expected to be quite special,” he says.

Over 600 vehicles entrants are expected to get involved after more than 20,000 spectators lined the streets of South Australia’s world-class wine region last year.

“While the Rolls Royce fleet will definitely be a highlight, there will be a whole range of vehicles for spectators to see and enjoy, everything from vintage cop cars, to motorcycles, and classics like Mustangs and Jags,” Nigel says.

All vehicles will begin their journey from the open lawns located at the front of Serafino McLaren Vale, where entrants will be able to have breakfast prepared by the Rotary Club of Morphett Vale and coffee by Bracegirdles while they mingle with fellow car lovers and see the range of period outfits from participants and browse the vehicles on show.

The Grand Parade will officially start at 11am with all vehicles rolling out of Serafino for the 2km drive along Main Road.

All spectators and entrants are then encouraged to head down to any of the fourteen participating wineries where a range of vehicles will be on display for visitors to get up close and personal along with food stalls, wine and live entertainment making for the perfect Sunday day out with family and friends.

“This just shows how important our event truly is. It’s not just a great opportunity for locals to come together as well as to showcase our beautiful region, but it also gives back to the community withlocal restaurants, accommodation booked out and wineries operating at capacity which is a huge reason why we continue to run this event,” Nigel says.

McLaren Vale Vintage & Classic 2024

When: Sunday, 14 April 2024

Time: 11am – 5pm

Where: Main Rd, McLaren Vale, 5171

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Participating Wineries:

- Lloyd Brothers

- Paxton Wines

- Hardy’s Tintara

- Kay Brothers

- Shingleback Wines

- Hastwell & Lightfoot Wines

- Bec Hardy Wines

- The Vine Shed

- Chalk Hill

- Richard Hamilton

- Shirvington Wines

- Foxcreek

- McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Coast Visitor Centre

- Serafino McLaren Vale