The 2025 Bangalow Billycart Derby
The 2025 Bangalow Billycart Derby will be held on Sunday, 18 May 2025 along Byron Street in Bangalow, NSW. Organized by the Bangalow Lions Club, itβs a beloved community event filled with creativity, fun, and friendly competition.
ποΈ Event Schedule
- 7:00 AM β 8:30 AM: Registration and scrutineering
- 8:00 AM β 8:45 AM: Practice runs
- 9:00 AM: Races commence
- 12:30 PM: Grand Street Parade and lunch break
- 3:00 PM: Trophy presentations
- 3:15 PM: Community street clean-up
π Race Categories
Race categories for all ages and styles:
- Children: 5β7, 8β11, and 12β15 years
- Parent & Child
- Mothers Challenge
- Schools Challenge
- Open
- Junior & Open Professional
- Tag Team
- Novelty Race
- Menβs Shed Challenge
Billycart types include:
- Traditional β wooden carts with solid wheels
- Homegrown β lightweight carts with pneumatic tyres
- Professional β streamlined designs
- Novelty β creative, crowd-pleasing builds
ποΈ Tickets & Registration
- Spectator entry is free
- Participants must register β tickets via Eventbrite or on the day
- All billycarts must pass scrutineering between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM
π Additional Attractions
The Pit Stop fair at Bangalow Public School includes:
- Carnival rides
- Games and activities
- Food stalls and cake stall
The 12:30 PM Grand Parade will feature local bands, vintage cars, schools, and community groups.
π Parking & Access
- East Side: Parking at Bangalow Showgrounds
- West Side: On-street parking on Bangalow-Lismore Road and surrounds
- Byron Street closed to traffic; shops remain open
For full details, visit: bangalowbillycart.com.au





