Frankton Thunder

04/10/2026

We are looking for sponsors for our Frankton Thunder 2027 booklet this booklet not only advertises the amazing businesses that support us but also shows what we have going on for the 2027 show. A full page add is $500.00
Half page is $250.00 and quarter page is $125.00 prices inc gst. if you are interested flick us a msg on our Facebook msnger or give Jeremy a ring on 0273750163 and one of us will give you a call and see if this suits your business

26/09/2026

Our beautiful Queen of the Thunder Winner Lady Sugarbelle & Runner Up Miss Elsie Jane and 8 gorgous women will take the stage tonight at Miss Vintage Australasia in Christchurch!

All the best of luck ladies! We are so proud of all of you :)

20/09/2026

A lovely write up for our Queen of the Thunder Runner Up Miss Elsie Jane about her Miss Vintage Australasia journey! 👑

We are so proud of you! :)

14/08/2026

Throwback to 2024

The annual festival, first held in 2016, saw Hamilton’s suburb of Frankton packed today.

05/08/2026

Please support these guys if you can! ❤️ They absolutely rocked one of our stages earlier this year, and now they're taking the next exciting step by recording their very first EP of original music.

Robert Mullen Junior and Friends are celebrating seven years as a band by heading into the studio, and they're asking for a little community support to help make it happen. Every donation, no matter how big or small, will help bring this dream to life.

If you're able to contribute or even just share their fundraiser, I'm sure they'd really appreciate it. Let's help them get this music out into the world!

https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/taking-our-music-to-the-world

This page is to help RMJF, a group of musicians who have disabilities record and release their first album and make their dreams come true.

05/08/2026

Entries for 2027's REPCO Frankton Thunder HOT 20 are now open! Whether your vehicle is new or old, has two wheels, three, four or eight, is European or American or something else altogether... Military, Steampunk, Classic, Hotrod, Motorcycle, Wagon, Drag car or JDM Icon... We are after special and HOT!

Enter here: https://forms.gle/yGbsodYRidR9pKUP7

16/07/2026

Calling All Cosplayers!

Planning for next year's Frankton Thunder 2027 is already underway, and we'd love to see even more cosplayers joining us!

Frankton Thunder is not just about celebrating amazing vehicles, it is also about celebrating the passionate communities that make our event unique. So whether your costume is inspired by movies, TV, anime, gaming, comics, fantasy, or your own imagination, we'd love for you to be part of the day.

Cosplayers bring colour, creativity, and plenty of smiles, making the event even more memorable for everyone who attends. Whether you'd be coming on your own or with a group, we'd love to have you involved.

If you're interested in joining us, or you're part of a cosplay group that would like to attend, send us a message through our page—we'd love to chat.

Please tag your fellow cosplayers, share this post, and help us spread the word. Let's make next year's Frankton Thunder our biggest and most colourful event yet!

📷 Frankton Thunder 2021, photographer unknown - please get in touch if this was you!

15/07/2026

Calling All Steampunk Enthusiasts!

We're already well underway planning for next year's Frankton Thunder, and we'd love to include and display more Steampunk!

If you're a Steampunk enthusiast, inventor, maker, costumer, or collector, we'd love to have you join us. Whether you have an amazing outfit, a fascinating creation, or a unique display, come and be part of the fun at Frankton Thunder 2027

Do you have a Steampunk-inspired vehicle, vintage machine, contraption, bicycle, motorbike, car, or any other extraordinary creation you'd like to show off? We'd love to hear from you! Send us a message through our page and let's chat about how you can be involved. Please feel free to share this post with your fellow Steampunk lovers and help us spread the word.

📷 Phil Treweek Photography Frankton Thunder 2025

19/05/2026