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, it’s a beloved community event filled with creativity, fun, and friendly competition.

🗓️ Event Schedule

• 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM: Registration and scrutineering
• 8:00 AM – 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

🏁 Race Categories

Race categories for all ages and styles:

• Children: 5–7, 8–11, and 12–15 years
• Parent & Child
• Mothers Challenge
• Schools Challenge
• Open
• Junior & Open Professional
• Tag Team
• Novelty Race
• Men’s Shed Challenge

Billycart types include:

• Traditional – wooden carts with solid wheels
• Homegrown – lightweight carts with pneumatic tyres
• Professional – streamlined designs
• Novelty – creative, crowd-pleasing builds

🎟️ Tickets & Registration

• Spectator entry is free
• Participants must register – tickets via Eventbrite or on the day
• All billycarts must pass scrutineering between 7:00 AM and 8:30 AM

🎉 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.

🚗 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