2016 Event Schedule
There's plenty to do - whether you're buying up the latest gadgets or getting hands-on at the interactive exhibits.
Pick up your Big Boys Toys Guidebook at the entrance for a copy of the below.
2016 All-Day Activities
Stuck for something to do? Check out these all-day activities.
| All-Day Activity | Location (number) | Exhibitor |
|---|---|---|
| Flight Simulator | Budawang Pavilion (B2) | Recreational Aviation Australia |
| Outdoor Archery - Hourly (Saturday only) | Magpie Park (M4) | Canberra Archery Club |
| Race Your Mates Khanacross Course - Hourly ($40/head Book at Wagtail Way) | Wagtail Way | Supported by Light Car Club Canberra |
| Drone Demonstrations | Fitzroy Pavilion (F7) | Various |
| 3D Printing Workshops, Demonstrations & Presentations | Conference Centre | A3DMA & Aussie 3D |
| Robowars Daytime Sessions (3 daily) | Fitzroy Pavilion (F3) | Supported by Robowars Australia |
| Pinball Arcade (Gold coin donation to play, proceeds to Menslink Canberra | Budawang Pavilion (B16) | Vice City Players |
| Remote Control Car Demos | Fitzroy Pavilion (F6) | ACTMCRC, CORMCC, Little Big Rigs, Panzergruppe South |
| Tonka Kids' Scavenger Hunt | Coorong Forecourt (CF5) | TONKA |
| Virtual Rally Car Racing (HTC Vive) | Budawang Pavilion (B9) | RacecentreVR |
| Helicopter Joy Flights | Coorong Forecourt (CF3) | Snowy Hydro Southcare |
| V8 Simulator | Magpie Park (M6) | Durkin Amusements |
| Slingshot Ride | Magpie Park (M5) | Durkin Amusements |
| Sumo Wrestler Challenge (Sunday only) | Coorong Pavilion (C9) | - |
| Gliding Simulator | Budawang Pavilion (B44) | Gliding Federation of Australia |
2016 Area-Specific Schedules:
| TIME | BUDAWANG PAVILION | |
|---|---|---|
| SATURDAY | SUNDAY | |
| 10:00 | ACT Pinball Championship Qualifiers start (B15) | ACT Pinball Championship Finals (B15) |
| 11:00 | Wizard Paint Repair RestorFX Demo (B28) Your Inspiration at Home: Hot food samples (B19) | |
| 12:00 | ||
| 13:00 | Wizard Paint Repair RestorFX Demo (B28) Your Inspiration at Home: Hot food samples (B19) | |
| 14:00 | Thor's Hammer Competition (B14) | |
| 15:00 | Wizard Paint Repair RestorFX Demo (B28) Evaluation Survey Prize Draw (B24) | |
| 15:15 | Shannons People's Choice Award Presentation (B14) | |
| 15:30 | Race Your Mates Award Presentation (B10) | |
| 15:45 | ACT Pinball Championship Award Presentation (B15) | |
| TIME | SPORT & FITNESS PAVILION (COORONG) | |
|---|---|---|
| SATURDAY | SUNDAY | |
| 10:00 | 10:00 - 10:40 Big Boys & Strong Women Hero Challenge (C8) Workout 1: "Higgins" | |
| 10:30 | ||
| 11:00 | 11:00 - 12:00 Big Boys & Strong Women Hero Challenge (C8) Workout 2: "Synchronised Chaos" | 11:00 - 11:30 Canberra Archery Club Demos (C10) |
| 11:30 | ||
| 12:00 | ||
| 12:30 | 12:30 - 14:00 Big Boys & Strong Women Hero Challenge (C8) Workout 3: "Capital Chipper" | |
| 13:00 | 13:00 - 13:30 Canberra Archery Club Demos (C10) | |
| 13:30 | ||
| 14:00 | ||
| 14:30 | 14:30 - 15:30 Big Boys & Strong Women Hero Challenge (C8) Workout 4 & 4a: "Dunn & Dusted" | |
| 15:00 | 15:00 - 15:30 Canberra Archery Club Demos (C10) Strongman Spectacular Award Presentation (C6) | |
| 15:30 | ||
| TIME | MAGPIE PARK | |
|---|---|---|
| SATURDAY | SUNDAY | |
| 11:00 | Strongman Spectacular: Hercules Hold | |
| 11:30 | ||
| 12:00 | Strongman Spectacular: 18-Tonne Semi Trailer Truck Pull | Strongman Spectacular: Monster Dumbbell Press |
| 12:30 | ||
| 13:00 | ||
| 13:30 | ||
| 14:00 | Strongman Spectacular: The Max Weight Log Press | Strongman Spectacular: Atlas Stones |
| 14:30 | ||
| 15:00 | Strongman Spectacular: Husafell Stone Carry | |