Frankton Thunder 2027

When
Sun 7 Mar 2027
Where
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Frankton Thunder, Hamilton, Waikato
Entry
Free
Time
Sun 7 Mar 2027, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Restrictions
All Ages
Frankton Thunder: Where engines roar, creativity shines, and community comes together.

Frankton Thunder is a free, family-friendly celebration of cars, bikes, creativity and community in the heart of Frankton, ...
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