Mannum revs up for annual event

The event is in its seventh year and helps raise money for community projects.

At midday on the Sunday, Mannum will light up with more than 80 truck horns and engines, creating a symphony of trucking sound with this newly introduced spectacle when all the truck entries rev up together for the 2018 event.

To add to the colour and giant surround, the Super Heroes Freightiner Colorado from Adelaide will be on display for the first time along with street fashions parades for the ladies, according to  Mannum Progress Association chairperson Petrea Sanchez.

“Our committee works hard to introduce new displays each and this year there will also be radio controlled mini truck exhibitions and rally cars on display,” she said. 

Mannum’s helipad, CCTV and Christmas Pageant all benefit from the staging of the this award winning event, according to Mid Murray Council mayor Dave Burgess.

“The dedicated and passionate work of the volunteers of the Mannum Progress Association should be commended for their commitment to this event to bring Mannum alive in the winter months,” he said. 

Utes come from across the state to participate in the riverside showcase and new exhibits of specialty panel vans and bikes will expand this event full of colour, chrome and pride.

More than 40 Show n Shine categories will attract competitors and enthusiasts with fun categories including Most Truck Aerials, Most Ute Stickers, Best Feral Ute and the Dirtiest 4 Wheel Drive and the Paddle Steamer Marion will be offering one hour cruises at Mary Ann Reserve.

Entry only $5 with children under 16 free.

The main street opens at 10am and event concludes at 4pm.

Free parking and shuttle bus will be available at the Mannum Football Oval to take visitors to Mannum’s main street and Mary Ann Reserve.