At a glance
- When
- Sunday 15 November 2026, 9am to 3pm
- Where
- Shellharbour Regional Airport, Albion Park Rail, directly across the Princes Highway from Albion Park railway station
- Cost
- The organiser calls it a Free Family Fun Day
- Headline act
- Sneaky Sound System, with Jayne Denham in support. Stage times are not published on the organiser’s page
- Getting there
- Free shuttle buses from the Park n Ride at Croom Road and Tongarra Road, running 8am to 4pm; train to Albion Park Rail; Convoy buses from Stockland Shellharbour and Oak Flats station
- Who it’s for
- Families with children, truck and bike fans, and anyone who wants to see the convoy arrive
- What to do now
- Decide between train and Park n Ride, and plan to be inside before the trucks arrive around 10am if you need the disabled parking area
- Last checked
- Monday 2 November 2026, against the organiser’s website
- Not yet confirmed
- The full stage schedule and the food and drink line-up. The organiser says details are added to its fun day page as they are announced
The i98FM Illawarra Convoy Free Family Fun Day runs on Sunday 15 November 2026 from 9am to 3pm at Shellharbour Regional Airport, and the organiser has named Sneaky Sound System as the headline act. The best way in is the train to Albion Park Rail or the free Park n Ride buses, which run from 8am to 4pm.
This guide uses the organiser’s fun day page and its park and ride page, checked on 2 November 2026. Times are New South Wales daylight time (AEDT). The convoy of trucks and bikes that ends at the fun day has its own guide: where to watch the Convoy route.
What is on at the Convoy fun day?
The organiser lists these attractions on its fun day page:
| Attraction | What the organiser says |
|---|---|
| Sneaky Sound System | Headlining the fun day. Jayne Denham supports |
| Little Big Rigs Sydney | A track for 1/14 scale model trucks and machinery, described as a fan favourite |
| NSW Police | A community engagement stall near the main stage, with giveaways for kids. Police also escort the convoy |
| Cars for Convoy | A display of special vehicles, new and old, weather permitting |
| St George Illawarra Dragons | A pass the ball activation and a prize wheel. Players on site 10am to 2pm for meet and greets, photos and signings |
| Red Cross | A mobile blood bank, new this year |
| Kids rides | Fosters Carnival Amusements brings a range of rides for younger children |
| Transport NSW Truck Aware | An interactive display where visitors can climb into a truck and see what the driver sees and cannot see |
Who is Sneaky Sound System?
The organiser’s page describes Sneaky Sound System as a dance act led by singer Miss Connie and producer and DJ Angus McDonald, who started making music together in 2004. It says their self-titled debut album arrived in 2006, that the act has won ARIA Awards for Breakthrough Artist and Best Dance Release, and that its hits include UFO, Pictures and I Love It. The page also describes their long-running Sneaky Sundays club night.
The organiser has not said how long the set is or when it starts. Until a stage time appears on the organiser’s page, nothing is confirmed.
Who is Jayne Denham?
Denham is the supporting act. The organiser describes her as a seven-time Golden Guitar nominee whose albums Wanted and Moonshine both reached number 1 on the ARIA Australian Country Album Chart. It says her new album was recorded in Nashville and is built “for rock volume”, and that she has played Tamworth, Gympie Muster and Groundwater Country Music Festival, among others.
Is it free, and what does it cost to get in?
The organiser calls the day a “Free Family Fun Day” and lists no entry fee on its page. It does not publish food, drink or ride prices. The Convoy raises money for local causes through registrations, donations, merchandise and auctions, not through the fun day gate.
How do I get to the fun day?
The organiser lists several ways in, thanks to the Premier Transport group, which it says has donated its bus services for the event again.
| Option | Details from the organiser |
|---|---|
| Train | Take the train to Albion Park Rail, cross the Princes Highway and you are at the main entry. The site is directly across the road from the station |
| Park n Ride | The public car park is on the corner of Croom Road and Tongarra Road, with the entry on the Croom Road side and the exit on the Tongarra Road side. Park, then catch a free shuttle bus from the Park n Ride gate to the pedestrian entrance at the airport. Buses run 8am to 4pm |
| Convoy buses | Free buses run from Stockland Shellharbour and from Oak Flats train station |
| Disabled parking | A dedicated area just inside the airport, entered off Hargraves Avenue and Boomerang Avenue, Albion Park Rail (marked Truck Entry on the organiser’s map) |
Where do I park if I need disabled access?
Vehicles must show a disabled parking pass to enter the dedicated area just inside the airport. The entry is the same gate the convoy trucks use, so the organiser encourages drivers to arrive before 10am to try to get in before the trucks arrive. The organiser says the convoy bikes should finish at about 9:15am to 9:30am and the trucks later.
What time does the convoy arrive?
The convoy leaves Appin from 8:15am, and the organiser’s guide says bikes should finish around 9:15am to 9:30am, followed by the buses and then the trucks. On its vantage point list it gives about 9am for the first bikes on the Princes Highway at Albion Park Rail and about 9:30am to 10am for the trucks. These are guides only, and the organiser says traffic and weather can change them. Our route guide has the full order of departure and the vantage points.
How does the Convoy raise its money?
The organiser’s home page shows a running total of $30,070,914 raised since 2005, and a leaderboard of teams and individual fundraisers. At the time of checking, the top team was Grechys Boxing & Fitness with $91,093.00 raised, followed by polytec with $75,000.00. The Convoy’s own history, as quoted on its site, says the first event aimed to raise $20,000 for children and families living with cancer, and that the Illawarra community donated $52,000 in that first year. A news item dated 10 September says GM3 will match every dollar donated to the GM3 Convoy Team page, up to $50,000. Another, dated 2 October, says Ugly Fish Eyewear will supply free Safety Shield sunglasses to the first 1,000 people to register for the convoy.
Can I take part in Cars for Convoy?
The organiser is taking expressions of interest for its 2026 Cars for Convoy static display, which it says goes ahead weather permitting. The expression of interest form is on the Convoy website, linked from its home page and from the fun day page.
What should I take?
The organiser does not give a packing list. The organiser has not said what facilities are on site. Its public safety message for the route also warns about fire hazards because of the dry weather, and asks everyone to dispose of cigarette butts thoughtfully.
Sources
- i98 Illawarra Convoy — Free Family Fun Day information
- i98 Illawarra Convoy — Park and ride, train and bus information
- i98 Illawarra Convoy — Event frequently asked questions
Featured image: a private jet on the apron at Shellharbour Airport, photographed in January 2026 (photo: DaHuzyBru / CC BY-SA 4.0) (text added).
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with the i98FM Illawarra Convoy or Premier Transport. Event details can change; check the organiser’s page before you go.