MEL Camping/4x4 Shows

[D4D]

Can somebody in the know help me understand the politics behind these 2 shows?

Is this because EMG had a hissy fit last year and decided to create their own show?

http://www.exploreaustraliaexpo.com.au/
Showgrounds 20-22 June

http://4x4show.com.au/
Showgrounds 22-24 August

[fuji]

Who's going and when?

[lochgilphead]

Seems the June one will be more applicable to me so going on the Sunday after night shift.

[Bird]

Is this because EMG had a hissy fit last year and decided to create their own show?

[scarps]

Who's going and when?

pretty sure we'll head in for a looksee. No specific day/time planned as yet.

[fuji]

No, we're cutting wood that weekend

[scarps]

No, we're cutting wood that weekend

one day for each. Need to watch the weather

[fuji]

one day for each. Need to watch the weather

Probably rain. It always does when I am on hols.

[hargs]

Well ....................we will be in Melbourne so are going Friday 20th....................

[Dingo0163]

I'm still waiting for an answer to the OP's question. Will the same stall holders be at both shows or is one based on travel and the other on 4x4?

[knoath]

Can somebody in the know help me understand the politics behind these 2 shows?

Is this because EMG had a hissy fit last year and decided to create their own show?

http://www.exploreaustraliaexpo.com.au/
Showgrounds 20-22 June

http://4x4show.com.au/
Showgrounds 22-24 August

From what I can tell, this is what's going on...

EMG (4WD Action, Roo Systems etc) were unwelcomed at last year's 4x4 Outdoors, Fishing show and all the politics behind their approach to cheap stuff flooding the market and threatening the likes of ARB etc had them fuming.
So I think it was the 4WDTV folk who pushed for the Explore Aus Expo to be formed... I'm only assuming this by the exhibitors list.

Explore Aus: ARB, Kaymar, Brown Davis... all the associated brands were there, but some of these guys are absent from the 4x4 Show... no ARB I believe?

I personally don't give a fat rat's about the politics behind it all... if there's a reason to go shopping for cool stuff (hopefully pick up a bargain), I'm in!!!!!

[Bird]

apparently there are no big players at this show, so not worth going to..

[Ozsnowman]

Two carloads of us going down to this tomorrow, I cant afford a 4wd right now, but I'm interested in eyeing off the 9 or 10 camper trailer manufacturers there to see if I can pinch any ideas.....ahem sorry be inspired

[Markoutback]

Went today a good day out, plenty of people around picked up a few bargins. Store holders I brough from willing to do deals.