# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Vero International Festival of Historic Motoring 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 am – Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 01:45 pm
- **Event Description**: Every 4 years we celebrate veteran, vintage, and classic vehicles and the people who love them. This is an international rally that attracts participants from all over the world and New Zealand. Previous events have had over 1000 vehicles taking part.

In 2026 this exciting event takes place in the beautiful Nelson Tasman region over the course of the week of 15th to 21st March. The Nelson Tasman region is renowned for its stunning views, lovely roads, great food, craft beer, and wine, and for its fantastic weather.

2026 is also the 80th anniversary of the New Zealand Vintage Car Club Incorporated. This event will be part of the many celebrations in 2026 commemorating the beginnings of our club.

All types of club eligible vehicles have been catered for in the rally route planning, with special care taken to design routes for veteran vehicles. Rallies are planned for 5 days of the festival and follow a number of themes that will ensure you see a great deal of this beautiful and historic region of New Zealand. The final day features a large public display of festival participants’ vehicles alongside classic vehicles from the local community.

Each evening there will be an opportunity for participants to catch up, make new friends, and reminisce. Dinner will be available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday nights at a cost but the those night’s entertainment is free for all festival participants to enjoy. Wednesday night will be a special Night on the Town in Nelson City. The final Grand Finale on Saturday evening should not be missed. 

Go to www.historicmotoring.org.nz for more details and to register.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/nelson/vero-international-festival-of-historic-motoring-2026/200028329626637
- **Event Categories**: festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 143

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Nelson
- **state**: NE
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Trafalgar Centre
- **lat**: -41.2678279
- **long**: 173.279205
- **full address**: Trafalgar Centre, Trafalgar Centre, Haven Rd, Nelson 7010, New Zealand, Nelson

## Event gallery

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## Comments

- [Annie Leather | 2026-03-18 01:54:07] - Where is this happening and when and do you need tickets. The final day features a large public display of festival participants’ vehicles alongside classic vehicles from the local community.

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Vero International Festival of Historic Motoring 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Vero International Festival of Historic Motoring 2026 takes place on Sun, 15 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 am to Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 01:45 pm at Trafalgar Centre, Trafalgar Centre, Haven Rd, Nelson 7010, New Zealand, Nelson.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Vero International Festival of Historic Motoring 2026?
  - **A:** Vero International Festival of Historic Motoring 2026 is organized by Vero International Festival of Historic Motoring.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Vero International Festival of Historic Motoring 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Nelson, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 140+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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