Canberra GOF 2026
MG Car Club Canberra Inc. (MGCCC) is pleased to host the Gathering of the Faithful (GoF) Event to be held in Canberra over the weekend 18-21 September 2026.
ONLY ONE WEEK TO GO!
Registrations are now closed, final numbers have been advised to venues, and the weather forecast is looking good for fine Canberra Spring weather over the weekend.
This Event will continue the tradition of the GoF Event hosted by MGCC Wagga Wagga. The Event will offer a range of motoring and social events to be held in and around the Canberra region as well as time to relax or enjoy some of Canberra's many attractions.
The GOF Organising Committee is excited to announce that John McGrath MG, Canberra have come on board as a sponsor for the event.
Enquiries
Please submit any enquiries about the Event to canberragof26@mgcccanberra.org.au
Program
Much of the GoF Program is centered around the vibrant inner suburban shopping precinct of Dickson, which boasts a myriad of exceptional restaurants, and all events kickoff within a 5 to 10 minute drive from this location. The Program has been purposefully arranged to provide free time for participants to relax, or to explore the many national attractions available in Canberra. The timing of the event has been especially chosen to coincide with the iconic Canberra Floriade Festival.
Formal GoF events will conclude with a lunch at Yass on Sunday following the Discovery Run on sealed country roads. This is to enable those with limited time to commence their journey home. However, for those with a bit more time, there will be further optional events available on Sunday evening and Monday.
Here is a summary of the Core Events, included in the Event Registration cost.
| Date / Time | Event |
| Friday 18 September |
|
| 5 to 9 pm | Registration and Noggin 'N' Natter with nibbles from 5:30 pm and bar service – Quality Hotel Dickson. Core Event. |
| Saturday 19 September |
|
| 9 am to 1 pm | Display and judging at Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC). Enter EPIC from Old Well Station Road, Gungahlin, using the 'Campground & Caravan Storage Entrance'. Core Event. |
| Afternoon | Free to explore Canberra and its national museums, galleries and other attractions, including Floriade 2026. |
| 6 for 6:30 pm | Event dinner and display award presentation. Ainslie Football & Social Club, 52 Wakefield Ave, Ainslie. Core Event. |
| Sunday 20 September |
|
| 9 am to 3 pm | Discovery Run and casual country lunch. Assemble at the Treloar Crescent car park at the War Memorial by 9 am for a staggered start. Plan to arrive at destination in Yass between 11:30 am – 12:30 pm for lunch which commences at 12:30 pm. Core Event. |
Here is a summary of the Optional Events:
| Date / Time | Event |
| Sunday 20 September |
|
| Afternoon | Free to explore Yass and Murrumbateman regional attractions / or to return home
|
| From 6:30 pm | Optional informal Dinner, Gungahlin Lakes Golf Club, 110 Gundaroo Drive, Nicholls.
|
| Monday 21 September |
|
| From 9 am. | Optional Farewell Breakfast on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin at Black Mountain Peninsula provided by the Veterans Support Centre with hot beverage from Spill Ya Beans coffee van. Black Mountain Peninsula Park is accessed via Garryowen Drive from Lady Denman Drive. Look for the MG flags.
|
| From 11:30 am. | Optional tour of the redeveloped Australian War Memorial, including the new Anzac Hall, highlighting Australia's involvement in modern conflicts and peacekeeping. Ampleundercover parking is available in the P1 car park, accessible off Fairbairn Avenue eastbound lane. Outdoor parking is available in the P2 car park, accessible off Treloar Crescent from Limestone Avenue.
|
Accommodation
A block booking has been made at the Quality Hotel, Dickson as the primary event accommodation hub. The Quality Inn offers undercover parking for guests. However, there are a number of other venues in close proximity that are also available.
Trailers
If you are contemplating bringing your car on a trailer to the Event, please be aware that the Dickson precinct is not trailer-friendly. Please consider other nearby accommodation options such as in Watson or O'Connor.
Display
The display will be held at Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC) on Acton Arena, a grassed area adjacent to the Capital Region Farmers Market. The Farmers Market provides an opportunity for visitors to spend some time browsing the various stores, enjoy a coffee or sample some of the tempting tasty delights. The hugely popular Handmade Canberra market will also be in full swing at EPIC, just a short walk from the display.
We also anticipate a lot of interest from the general public in this display of MG cars, with plenty of opportunities to 'fly the MG flag' by talking with the public about the special joy of owning and driving your MG.
In the tradition of previous GoF Events, all vehicles on Display will be automatically entered into 'pride-of-ownership' judging for the standout cars within each class. The judging classes and instructions are available here.
There are also a number of public transport options from the EPIC site to other destinations in Canberra, including the nearby light rail stop for travel into the Canberra CBD or the opposite direction to Gungahlin town centre with its variety of shopping options. Further details are available on the EPIC website here.
Discovery Run
A Discovery Run will be held on Sunday 20 September that briefly takes in some of Canberra's iconic landmarks before crossing the Murrumbidgee River and heading out of the Australia Capital Territory on sealed "back roads" to traverse a historic farming district and an internationally-significant fossil field on your way to the rural township of Yass. A casual country lunch, in the tradition of a Wagga GoF spread, will be provided by the ladies of the Yass Hospital Auxiliary. Lunch will be served in the new Crago Mill Civic Precinct, with vehicles parked for display in the adjacent car park.
For those wanting to explore more of the Yass and the region after lunch, there are a number of attractions to explore. The Irish and Celtic Music Festival and Markets will be underway with opportunities for you to enjoy various recitals about town; Yass & District Museum and the Yass Railway Heritage Centre will be open; Cooma Cottage, the historic (National Trust) home of explorer Hamilton Hume is welcoming visitors, and on your way back to Canberra in nearby Murrumbateman you can sample wines from a world-class 'cool-climate' wine production area with numerous cellar doors.
Optional Events
There will be a pay-as-you-go dinner at the picturesque Gungahlin Lakes Golf Club on Sunday evening.
A farewell breakfast will be held on the foreshores of Lake Burley Griffin at the Black Mountain Peninsula Park provided by the Veterans Support Centre with hot beverage from Spill Ya Beans coffee van included.
You are also invited to visit the redeveloped Australian War Memorial, including the new Anzac Hall, highlighting Australia's involvement in modern conflicts and peacekeeping, on Monday following the Farewell Breakfast.
Event Regalia - Regalia Orders Have Now Closed
