The fair – to be held over March 3 and 4 – has been running for upward of two decades and continues to be a major draw card for the town on attracting thousands of visitors to the area. 

Rotary president, David Ryan, said preparations are coming along well 10 days out from the big event.

“The committee has been meeting weekly for the last month to make sure everything is covered,” he said.

“We’ve had great support from Dubbo Regional Council who are ensuring the Vintage Fair continues to be a positive event on the calendar for Wellington.”

As it has in previous years the Vintage Fair will feature a street parade on Saturday, March 3 and will offer the usual attractions such as the Snake Man, kids activities, coffee vans, food stalls, and vintage cars and engines at the racecourse from 8am on Sunday. 

Saturday’s street parade have proven a popular element of the weekend in previous years, as families and observers line the street on the morning of the meet to watch a parade of vintage and veteran vehicles.

While there were originally plans to incorporate a fashion parade into the event, Mr Ryan said organisers have since modified the idea.

“The fashion parade is being replaced by a less formal display of period costume, instead local people dressed up and walk throughout the crowd,” he said.

Mr Ryan said people often travel from all over the state to attend the swap meet and to see the vintage car display which includes Wellington’s own local vintage car club. 

He said the Vintage Fair is just one of several events hosted by Wellington which brings heart and soul to the community.

Mr Ryan referenced a speech made by Dubbo Regional Council mayor, Ben Shields, on Australia Day which highlighted the town’s vibrancy. 

“What the mayor said is really important in that Wellington is punching above its weight in community events and engagement,” he said.

“There can be a lot of bad press about Wellington and the troubles it has, but there’s so many good things happening in the town, there are so many volunteer committees and there is plenty happening.

“You only have to scratch the surface and you find people going above and beyond to do good things in the community.”