EMDRC 2026 CAR BOOT SALE
- Craig vk3ncr
- Feb 27
- 2 min read
Where:
EMDRC – 13a McCubbin St, Burwood
Admission:
FREE for buyers and ‘tyre-kickers’
When:
Sunday 29th March 10am formal opening for selling
Sellers:
From your Car Boot (no trailers) $10 ea
Inside upstairs – per table $20 ea
Please contact Peter VK3QI at vk3er@emdrc.com.au – click HERE for further information.
Parking for sellers: from the McCubbin St access and spaces allocated on the gravel car park. This area must remain open to the public however ‘cone/bollards’ will be erected to assist to delineate public traffic routes. Vehicle Entry prior to event only.
Indoor Tables: will be upstairs. Unfortunately we cannot offer disabled access upstairs due to steps but the north east corner stairs are less and will be open.
Buyers: please note that vehicle access is problematic during the event, so if a bulky item is acquired, a trolley would be a useful addition to your planning.
Parking for visitors – off-site: consider using the adjacent shopping centre if closer streets are problematic. McCUBBIN ST may be an option but note that due to increased residential demand, spaces may be limited. REES St to the east of the club location allows for walking through the park on relatively level ground compared to the McCubbin St access.
Shelter: The downstairs area will also be available with some seating. Additional outside seating may be available dependant on weather.
Free pedestrian entry: via McCubbin Street or Rees St, Burwood East.
Refreshments: BBQ – sausage sizzle and cold drinks available. Tea/coffee available.
Please, NO food or drink upstairs.
We look forward to seeing you on the 29th March.
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