WHEN is a car show good for your health? When it’s the ‘Muscle on the Mountain’ event supporting men’s health, set to rev up the Maleny Showgrounds on Sunday July 2.
After a few years’ hiatus, this much loved event and calendar highlight is back! This year marks the tenth Muscle on the Mountain and once again it is all about raising awareness of men’s health with all proceeds going to support the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.
Of course it is also about great family fun and perhaps a little bit of motoring envy. Expect to see up to 1,000 amazing vehicles including Holden, HSV, Ford, FPV, muscle cars, street machines, hot rods, vintage and classic cars, motorcycles and more! There will be breakfast and lunch available with bacon rolls, barbeques, curries, pies and popsicles just part of the menu along with (don’t worry) no shortage of coffee vans. There will also be trade stalls and competitions a-plenty for the attendees including a peoples choice award so everyone can get involved.
The team of people behind the event recognised from day one that in Australia, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men. They could see the great work being done by the McGrath Foundation for breast cancer and it inspired them to do something focussed on the fellas. So just over a decade ago a small group of car loving Maleny locals got together and started the event.
These Community stalwarts are now passing the baton over to the Maleny Apex Club, and the volunteers from Apex can’t wait to see you all on Sunday!To date the event has raised nearly $80,000 for the Prostate Cancer Foundation and all involved are keen to see that amount continue to grow. Gates open at 7am for set up and a barbeque breakfast.
Admission is $5 (cash only) and under 12 year olds enter free, with all proceeds raised going to a great cause.About 3,500 Australian men die of prostate cancer each year so why not head along to Muscle on the Mountain and help support this much needed cause.
Maleny Showgrounds are located at 13 Maleny- Stanley River Road.