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Bay to Birdwood

  • National Motor Museum 9 Shannon St Birdwood, SA, 5234 Australia (map)

Finish Festival Tickets on sale now! The iconic Bay to Birdwood is one of the world’s great historic motoring events and has been a standout fixture on the South Australian events calendar since 1980.Thousands of spectators line the 67 kilometre route to view the passing parade of historic motoring from West Beach through to the National Motor Museum at Birdwood in the Adelaide Hills. Held annually, the Bay to Birdwood is a citizen-collector historic motoring event that draws participants from around Australia and the world to celebrate all things vintage vehicles.In 2023, we look to welcome over 1500 vehicles manufactured from the early 1900s through to 31 December 1993. Entrants, spectators and Finish Festival goers are encouraged to wear period clothing as is tradition at the Bay to Birdwood!Make sure you are subscribed to our email newsletter and follow us on social media for updates.

Join the citizen-collectors participating in the Bay to Birdwood as all 1500 historic vehicles finish the run at the National Motor Museum in Birdwood.

Soak up the wonderful atmosphere and be entertained with music played on vinyl! Admire hundreds of rarely seen historic vehicles and talk to the owners. Enjoy quality regional produce, Adelaide Hills craft beer, wines and spirits plus delicious gourmet street food served by local food trucks.

Attendees are encouraged to wear vintage clothing and enter the Fashions on the Field competition for best period-dress.

Admission prices include access to the museum pavilions as well as the Finish Festival for the Bay to Birdwood.

Adults: $31

Concession: $24.50 Senior, Student, Health Care card holders (must present card on arrival)

Companion Admission: $0.00 - For carers when accompanying a companion card holder (card must be presented upon arrival)

Children 5-15: $8.50 (under 5 free)

Family: $71.00 for 2 Adults and up to 3 Children (5-15 years old)

Earlier Event: 21 October
Creative Pressed Flower Workshop
Later Event: 22 October
Eden Valley Wine Auction