Franklin Hop

14/10/2026

Join these cars register today
Get registered now: https://www.franklinhop.org/register27

07/10/2026

WHO’S READY TO GET DAPPER & DOLLED UP?

This one is for the whole family. For 2027, the Franklin Hop is taking a trip back to the 1950s, and we want to see families dressing up, having fun and getting involved together.

Mum, Dad, the kids, Grandma, Grandad bring everyone along and create your own 1950s family look.

Think poodle skirts, cat-eye glasses, leather jackets, rolled-up denim, bowling shirts and a little Brylcreem.

Three categories: Mr Dapper Ms Dolled Up Junior Dapper & Dolled Up under 18s.

You can enter individually, but why not make it a family affair?

Raid the wardrobe, raid Grandma’s cupboard and get the whole crew involved.

Sunday 14 March 2027
Torkar Road, Clarks Beach

Come for the cars. Bring the family. Dress the part.

04/10/2026

IT’S OFFICIAL, REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
The engines are getting ready.
The chrome is getting polished.
And the Franklin Hop is coming back BIG in 2027! so let’s make some noise!

If you’ve got a pride-and-joy sitting in the shed, driveway or garage, we want to see it at the hop

Registration for the 2027 Franklin Hop Classic Car, Bike, Teike, Ute & Hotrod Show is officially open😀

When - Sunday 14 March 2027
Where - Clarks Beach Reserve, Clarks Beach

Get registered now: https://www.franklinhop.org/register27

Don’t be the one saying,
“I should’ve entered this year” 😜

30/09/2026

Registrations for Franklin Hop 14/3/2027 are now open
https://www.franklinhop.org/register27
or click on the sign up button above to register

Register Car | Franklin Hop

16/09/2026

Franklin Hop 2027 is gearing up and we’re looking for sponsers to jump on board!

This isn’t just another event.

It’s cars, bikes, hotrods, families, food, music, thousands of people coming together and money raised for deserving local youth groups, clubs and community organisations.

Want to put your business in front of a big crowd and help make a difference locally?

We have sponsorship opportunities to suit businesses of all sizes and budgets.

Come join us. Get behind Franklin Hop 2027. Be part of the day.

Interested?

Send us a message or email at [email protected] and let’s talk sponsorship!

11/09/2026

WE NEED YOUR OPINION!
Forget what we think makes a great day…

WHAT WOULD MAKE YOUR PERFECT FRANKLIN HOP?!

Would it be…

- Drooling over the cars, bikes, utes, trucks?
- Awesome live music?
- Voting on your favourite vehicle
- Finding your new favourite food truck?
- A wander around the market stalls?
- Family fun and things for the kids?
- Competitions, prizes?
- Or simply kicking back, soaking up the atmosphere and enjoying a good day out?

OR HAVE WE MISSED THE ONE THING THAT WOULD MAKE YOU SAY…

“Yep! THAT’S my kind of day!”

Tell us below! 👇👇👇

And tag the person you’d bring with you so they can tell us what they want to see.

So… its over to you!

09/06/2026

A Little Reminiscing...
One of the best parts of any show is the stories that come with the vehicles.
At this years Franklin Hop was there a car that turned your head? A bike you dreamed of owning? A truck/ute that reminded you of your childhood? Or maybe a trike that always stole the spotlight?
We'd love to hear what was your favourite, and why? 👇

03/05/2026

BREAKING NEWS - We heard you, loud and clear!

We’ve made the call the Franklin Hop date has officially changed to 14th March 2027

Same epic event just better timing 🙌

This is shaping up to be one of the biggest yet and you’re going to want to be part of it from the start, so:
👉 LIKE & FOLLOW our page now so you don’t miss key updates, entry info, entertainment announcements, and a few surprises we’ve got coming.
👉 TAG your crew who needs to be there,
👉 SHARE this post and help us spread the word for the more people who know, the bigger and better this day becomes for everyone.

Let’s get behind it and make this one unforgettable.😀

🚗 Cars | 🏍 Bikes | 🚛 Trucks |🎶 Music | 🍔 Food | 🛍 Stalls | 🤝 Community

21/04/2026

IT’S OFFICIALl. AND YOU’LL WANT TO READ THIS!

Clear your calendars, cancel your plans, tell your friends, because the Franklin Hop is BACK! "7th March 2027, lock it in NOW!

We’re talking a day of:
- Cars, Bikes, Trucks & Trikes
- Live music & entertainment
- Food worth the trip alone
- Stalls & local goodies
Along with incredible community groups bringing it all together And this year?

We’re going bigger, better, and bringing a few surprises with us.

Where: Torkar Road, Clarks Beach

So HIT FOLLOW on our page so you don’t miss announcements, sneak peeks, and what’s coming next
👉 TAG your crew who’s coming with you
👉 SHARE this so no one says “I didn’t know!”

Trust us this is one of those days you’ll be talking about long after it’s over!

PS: We’re also aware that our event’s date clashing with another in the Central North Island may cause inconvenience, and we sincerely apologise for that. It’s always a challenge to avoid scheduling conflicts, especially with so many events happening around that time of the year. We do our best to find the best possible date, and we truly appreciate your understanding and support as we navigate these complexities. We ask from the bottom of hearts to respond with care, 🙏 as the team is truly trying to do their very best.