Important Information regarding our National Hay Rally:

The below information is of vital to the success of the 2025 Hay Rally. Please pay close attention to the details below:
 

Here is the current agenda and can be subject to change:

Friday June, 6th.
Arrival at Bishops Lodge Motel (or your choice of accommodation). You must collect your rally pack from the Bishops Lodge reception.

Please note if you are taking part in the street parade and static display you MUST complete the Liability Insurance form. You will not be allowed to proceed in the street parade unless the liability form is submitted. 

6pm Dinner at your own expense at the South Hay Pub.

Saturday, June 7th.

8am: Presidents Brekkie at Bishops Lodge Motel

9.30am: Assemble at Murray Park to pay homage to The Vanguard on the pole.

10.30am: Assemble on Macauley Street prior to the Street parade, followed by a static display on Moppett St. 

12.30pm: Mayor’s welcome to Hay; Mayor's choice prize. 

Afternoon at your own leisure, exploring Hay

5pm: Presentation Dinner at Services Club: Assemble at Bishops Lodge Motel for transport 

To Hay Services Club for 6pm dinner. Club Annual Awards, Auctions,Competitions, & prizes galore.  

Sunday, June 8th.

8am: Presidents Brekkie at Bishops Lodge Motel

9.30am: Meet at the Vanguard on the pole. 

10am: Drive to Catathool Hotel for lunch at noon. 

Return to Hay at leisure 

6pm: BBQ Farewell Dinner New Crown Hotel 

10am: Club run to Carathool, (120kms return ensure ample fuel)
12pm: Lunch at Carathool Hotel, at your leisure on return to Hay in your own time.

6pm: BBQ farewell gathering at the New Crown Hotel.

Monday, June 9th.

Depart for home.

Welcome to Hay 

On behalf of our president, Tim Fox, I welcome you to our Annual Hay Rally. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to ask Tim or myself. 

Transport has been arranged to ferry members from the Bishops Lodge Motel at 5pm on the Saturday and Sunday evenings.  If you need to picked up from elsewhere please let me know. 

Please ensure that you fill in the form required for insurance liability for the street parade and the static display. This is a legal requirement.  PLEASE FILL THIS OUT UPON RECEIVING YOUR RALLY PACK IF YOU ARE TAKING PART IN THE PARADE & DISPLAY. Also drivers must attend the drivers meeting prior to the parade. 

Lastly feel free to visit this historic town. We have been coming here for almost 30 years and the people of Hay always makes us welcome. 

Any questions feel free to call me. Looking forward to seeing you all.

Bob Hanna, Hay Rally Director and SA Representative.

0412 640 961 vanguard1956@outlook.com