Registrations have opened for the truck show being staged as the main public attraction at the 100 Years of Kenworth celebration early next year.

Southpac Trucks has opened the online KW100 registration portal on its website for the Saturday February 3 event at the Mystery Creek Events Centre near Hamilton.

The Mystery Creek venue offers nine hectares of space, enough room to park about 1500 trucks.

The Kenworth-only show will eclipse any single brand truck show previously staged in New Zealand – including the turnout of 301 Kenworths hosted by Southpac Trucks at Mt Maunganui’s to celebrate 50 Years of Kenworth in New Zealand.

To allow participants to make early plans for attending the show and displaying their trucks, Southpac Trucks advises the Mystery Creek venue will be open Thursday February 1 (10am to 9pm) and Friday February 2 (10am till midnight) to park trucks.

No truck entry or movements at the site will be permitted before 7pm on Saturday February 3, when trucks can begin exiting the venue.

Southpac Trucks says a full parking plan will be issued ahead of the event. All trucks must be registered for the event.

The show will offer prizes across a range of categories, and those bringing a truck will receive a special 100 Year commemorative pack.

A commemorative range of flags, banners and merchandise will be available for purchase to mark the 100 Year celebration.