Well the countdown is on, Garterbelts & Gasoline is just three weeks away! THREE! Aside from starting to plan all my outfits and sending off some interview questions to some overseas guests (shhhh!) there’s still plenty to think about. Including getting your tickets!!

Pre-ordering your tickets saves you money and if you order the Deluxe Pack you also get a GB&G decal pack and 2012 GloveBox Magazine and Festival Program for FREE! You can download the ticket booking form at www.garterbeltsandgasoline.com.au  or on the Cruzin Magazine website www.cruzin.com.au or just call Paul the Festival Director on 0428 887522 to place your order.


And now for the lowdown on all you need to know about attending the festival:

 Friday Night Rockabilly Ball - May 4th 2012

The Drey Rollan Band (NSW)
Rocket To Memphis (WA)
Pete Martini and The Freight Jumpers (QLD)
Special international guests
Mars Attacks (Austria/ Switzerland)
Vintage fashion parades by Kitty’s Vintage Kitsch and The Shop That Time Forgot

Tickets $20 Pre-booked and $25 at the door

Saturday Afternoon Movie Matinee - May 5th 2012

HOT ROD GIRL (1956)
Starring Lori Nelson, John Smith, and Chuck Conners. This black and white flick centres around Hot Rod Girl Lisa’s relationship with her boyfriend Jeff, an engine wizard who tunes Lisa's '55 T-bird  & his kid brother's '32 highboy to victory at the local drag strip (San Fernando).

Tickets $15 kids under 15 are free

Rockabilly Meltdown & Pin up Comp - May 5th 2012

Warren Earl & The Atomic Rockers (VIC)
The Garterbelts & Gasoline Pinup Contest presented by famous US pin up photographer Mitzi Valenzuela
The Rusty Pinto Combo (WA)
Wes Pudsey’s Hollywood Hombres (NSW)
Mars Attacks (Austria/ Switzerland)

Tickets $30 Pre-booked and $35 at the door

The Hot Rod Carnivale - May 6th 2012

Midnight Son (QLD)
The Fuelers (ACT) All day show at the Fueler County stage
Little Miss GarterBelts & Gasoline Pageant
Rocket To Memphis (WA)
Scotty Baker (VIC)
Coral Lee and The Sliver Scream (VIC)
Hanks Jalopy Demons (VIC)
Corn Liquor (QLD)

Tickets $15 Kids under 12 are free

The Sunday Night Wind Down - Sunday May 6th

The South Valley Syncopaters (VIC)
The Blackhill Ramblers (VIC)

Tickets $15

 *program is subject to change

Courtesy Buses will also be servicing strategic points around the mountain for pick up and drop off to and from The Vonda Youngman Centre on the Friday and Saturday nights. To book, please visit www.tamborinemountaintours.com.au or call Tamborine Mountain Tours on 07 5545 4321

Park N Ride will be in place on the Sunday during the Hot Rod Carnivale (May 6th) with parking at the Sports Ground on Long Rd for just $5 which includes a raffle ticket to go in the draw for a beer and wine pack from MT Brewery and Witches Falls Winery. You will then be able to ride a bus to and from the show ground for just $2

Accommodation has been secured for up to 50 Caravan sites for modern caravans and campers. Those who come under the pre 1970s Vintage Van categories are able to stay at the show ground.  Sites are asphalt with showers and toilets but no power and are within 10 min drive of all venues.  Sites are $25 per night, to book email with your enquiry to info@garterbeltsandgasoline.com.au Aside from that, you can also check out accommodation options on the mountain here.