37th ALL BRITISH DAY AT ECHUNGA - Sunday February 13th 2022
Spectators
What will you experience at all British Day in 2022?
2022... All British Day will host four great features :
'British Working Wheels'
British vehicles have been used in Australia almost since the birth of the British motor industry. They have helped open up this vast country, and been depended on to help build some of Australia's biggest projects, like the Snowy Hydro Scheme. From the humble push bikes used to deliver the post, to police motorcycles, trucks, tractors, vans, utilities, company cars, and military vehicles. There are many British marques that can lay claim to being to being 'British Working Wheels!'
British Working Wheels will see one of the most varied and interesting displays seen at All British Day with a vast range wonderful British machines.
'Celebrating 60 years of the beautiful Jaguar E Type'
'100 years since the launch of the car that mobilised Britain, the affordable Austin 7'
'ABD Celebrates 120 years of two of Britains great motorcycle companies with 'Norton'
And 120 years of 'Triumph'.
But, there is always something for everyone at ABD including........
For the young and the young at heart, be entertained all day...............
Test your driving skills on 'REV IT UP' racing simulator!
Old MacDonalds Farm or Punch and Judy for the young and young at heart!
We have seen the fabulous Armstrong Siddeley Cheetah Engine Display and a Rolls Royce Merlin aero engine at ABD.
There is always a very special display courtesy of the National Motor Museum at Birdwood at ABD.
Watch this space for 2022?
A great family day out
A fun, colorful family picnic day, showcasing vehicles that are predominantly designed and/or build in Britain.
Held at Echunga in the picturesque Adelaide Hills, you can wander the grounds and admire over 750 vehicles and talk to the passionate and proud vehicle owners.
The day also includes children's entertainment, food and drink stalls, trade exhibits and award presentations.
COVID restrictions permitting the 2022 event will be celebrating 37 years of the All British Day in South Australia. A great day out for motoring enthusiasts, so mark Sunday, February 13th, 2022 in your diaries now!
Admission includes a great day of entertainment!
- Display of Saloons, Sports Cars, Motorcycles, Trucks, and other British vehicles.
- Stationary Engine display
- Free parking for spectators
- Food and drink stalls
- Free 'Old MacDonalds Farm'
- Free 'Rev It Up Racing'.
- Free 'Punch and Judy' childrens entertainment
- Trade exhibits
- Market stalls
- Award presentations and much more
- Free Armstrong Siddeley Cheetah Engine display (subject to availability)
- Reduced queing For the first time at ABD we will have an express lane at our admission gates exclusively for pre purchased ticket holders. From January there will be ability for spectators to pre purchase their admission tickets to ABD on line via Eventbrite. Our ticket price has not increased since ABD 2020. Please remember if you do pre-purchase a ticket and wish to use the express lane PLEASE PRINT OUT A COPY OF YOUR TICKET AND BRING ON THE DAY! .
Don't forget to bring a chair, it's a busy day with five hours of lots to see and do!!
We are encouraging cashless tap and go payments on the day, however a few of the stalls may not be able to provide this facility for a one day event. So you may have to bring a little cash just as a back up plan.
COVID- 19 To ensure that we keep every one safe at All British Day 2022 we need to advise you of a few changes we have introduced as part of our Covid Compliance Obligations. These obligations will be monitored and enforced. QR scanning or manual contact tracing will be at our admission points ,many of the stalls / business will be displaying their own QR code on the day as well . We would ask for your co-operation with regards to Social distancing, observing capacity numbers and complying with our volunteer Covid Marshals directives .Please do not attend All British Day if you feel unwell or if you or members of your party are displaying flu like symptoms.We have an obligation to SA Health and everyone in attendance on the day to ensure ABD is as safe as we can all make it .
Due to the rural location of All British Day at Echunga in summer, we recommend that you refer to the CFS website regarding the rulings on the use of GAS BBQ,s on the day of the event.
HOT WEATHER POLICY....In the event of a catastrophic fire warning for the Echunga district or a forecast temperature for the Mt Barker district at 6.00pm the day before the event of 40 degrees or more, or the imposition by the Government of COVID 19 restrictions, the event will be cancelled. If the event is cancelled, we are sorry that no entry fees will be refunded but memorabilia will be posted out.
The South Australian CFS, All British Day’s chosen charity 2020 -2021
All British Day is more than celebrating British vehicles. We are also a community focused organisation. This year we will be donating any profits from the event to a very worthwhile cause, and one that is very dear to the hearts of hills residents in particular. These volunteers do an amazing job, and in the recent horrific bushfire season proved themselves to be heros, saving lives, property and livestock against incredible odds. ABD salutes the invaluable CFS.
Admission Prices 2022
Public admission Adults $ 10.00
Children ( up to 18y/o) $ 5.00
Family 2 adults two Children $ 25.00
EFTPOS may not be available at all the community stall holders at ABD. There is lots of free entertainment and displays included in your admission, however we recommend spectators and participants bring cash for admission or to purchase food and drinks.
How to get there?
The South Australian Country Fire Service
All British Day’s chosen charity 2021 -2022
A policy of NO DOGS is in place for this event. This does not apply to assistance dogs for the disabled.
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