Antique Car Shows Not to Miss

Posted: Dec 05, 2009 |Comments: 0 |

Pomp and elegance is what characterizes most antique car shows across the world. All entrants registered in these events battle for the chance to showcase traditional cars, trucks and motorcycles whose makes are usually from many years back. They have been stylishly accessorized and well maintained to match up to the elegance and glamour for the show. Apart from the motor pageantry, various fun activities for the entire family are also organized during these events. Kids’ entertainment takes care of the children in attendance, while adults can enjoy barbeque, contests among other fun activities. However, the fun activities offered differ from one antique car show to the other as organizers are different.

While antique car shows are showcased in various locations all year through, there are some notable ones enthusiasts would not dare miss. The Wright Auto Parts Annual Show and Shine is one such show. Held annually in Wyoming, Wright city, the event takes place at the NAPA store. Here, cars, pick-ups as well as 4 x 4s weighing up to one ton in different models and from all years battle it out to go home with a trophy from one of the 20 categories. Entrance is free and it takes place between 10:00am and 3:00pm. Loads of entertainment for kids and adults can enjoy burn out contests, barbeque among other fun activities. There are lots of T-shirt and dash magnet freebies for everyone in attendance.

The South Florida Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America, situated in Miami Dade County, Florida also holds an antique car event showcasing every single make and model of trucks, cars as well motorcycles from the early 1900’s. To register for this event, the car has to be at least twenty five years old. Many events and shows are also held in this show including street performers, art and antique exhibition as well as stilt walkers.

Slowriders Slam, Air-cooled VW show takes place in 1301 Trappe RD, Street in Maryland held between 9:00am and 4:00pm. This show is exclusively meant for traditional air-cooled Volks Wagons and entrants pay $5 for registration while spectators get free entrance. Entrants battle it out to win awards in the 20 classes and ‘best of’ categories. Several raffle prizes for spectators and children can enjoy moon bounce and hot wheels not forgetting to mention the scrumptious food available for everyone.

The annual Downtown Hutchinson Rockin’ Rollin’ Rod Run is another antique car show no car enthusiast would dare miss. Taking place in a three day long event, this entertaining event is held annually in Downtown Mainstreet Hutchinson, Kansas between noon to 9:00pm on Friday, 8:00am to 10:00pm on Saturday and 8:30am to 3:00pm on Sunday.  The show is open for antique cars, custom rods, trucks, street rods, motorcycles, rat rods, muscle cars, custom trucks, exotic vehicles as well as rat rods. Entrants pay $30 for every registered and this covers a ticket to the Luncheon and Fashion show held at the same venue, event-t-shirt, a pair of Sock Hop tickets, a goodie bag as well as dash plaque. Lots of fun activities for children and delicious food and beverages for everyone are also offered.

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