Upcoming Events
BRITISH CAR EVENT CALENDAR of the Northeast
11th Annual British Car Day at Georgian Court University in Lakewood, NJ
July 27th
rain date
.August 3rd
Presented by Positive Earth Drivers Club
All British cars welcome
Featured Marque
.AUSTIN HEALEY
Judging by participants choice, Dash plaques for the first 100 cars, Onsite food vendor, restrooms, door prizes, 50/50 raffle
Classes and awards determined by number of pre-registrations
$15 registration before 7/15
$18 day of show
Registration from 9-11am
Judging from 11am-1pm
Awards at 2pm
Vendor spaces
FREE!
Car Corral
$20
For more info call Jon K at (908)359-6770 or email him at JonKozy@aol.com
Get registration form from www.pedc.org
Here are shows and events of interest to classic British car enthusiasts in the Northeast. Always confirm dates, times and other details with event organizers. CLICK ON THE NAME OF THE EVENT for more information and map links. Web links have full details and registration forms, which many events have available online. This calendar is maintained by the Keystone Region MG Club, the British Car Club of Northeast Pennsylvania, and the British Car Club of the Lehigh Valley, all of eastern Pennsylvania.
HERSHEY VINTAGE HILLCLIMB
Hosted by: Susquehanna Valley Vintage Sports Car Club. Summary: Two days of hillclimb activities and car show. Feature marque this year is the Corvette. Vendors and exhibitors. Corvette Corral. Preferred parking for vintage sports cars each day. Schedule: Friday: Technical inspection, 6-10 pm, driver's party, 7-10 pm
Saturday: Technical inspection, 8-10 am, Familiarization runs, 9-10 am, Runs by group, 10 am on. Participants party, 7-10:30 pm
Sunday: Familiarization runs, 9-10 am, Runs by group, 10 am on
Also Sunday: 9 am-3 pm - Motor Show. Car Show: See separate event listing. RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Registration Form: http://www.svvscc.org/newimages/2008_regulations_&_registration.pdf. Club/Event Website: http://www.svvscc.org. Venue information: http://www.svvscc.org/newimages/CourseMap.pdf. Email for more info: david.j.walter@verizon.net. Phone for more info: 717-691-9320.
Saturday, May 3, 2008 Sunday, May 4, 2008.
Hotel Hershey, Boathouse Road, Hershey, Pa.
BRITFEST 2008Sponsored by Castrol and Moss Motors. Participants get 15 percent day-of-show discount at Moss Motors East in Dover, N.J. Hosted by: MG Car Club - Central Jersey Centre. Field opens: 9 a.m. Summary: First big British car show of the driving season. Featured marque: Jaguar. Door prizes, swap meet, vendors, car corral, tech sessions. Dash plaques to first 200 cars. Catered food by Bob Appetit, Denville, N.J.
NOTE: Please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Interfaith Food Pantry of Morris County. Select items from their website: www.mcifp.org. Schedule: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. - Voting
2 p.m. - Prizes awarded. Advance Registration: $15 by Apr. 15. Registration: $20 after Apr. 15 and day of show. Spectator Admission: $3; children under 12 free. Vendor information: Pre-registration required; $35 per 20x20 space. No limit on spaces per vendor. Proceeds Benefit: Interfaith Food Pantry of Morris County. Registration Form: http://www.mgccnj.org/flyers/Britfest-2008.pdf. Club/Event Website: http://www.mgccnj.org/. Directions: Interstate 80 East: Exit 28 (Ledgewood/Rt 10). Route 10 East to Eyland Avenue. Right on Eyland to Horseshoe Lake Park, Roxbury Township Recreation and Municipal Complex, ahead on the left.
Interstate 80 West: Exit 43 to I-287 South, to Exit 39, Route 10 West. Follow Route 10 West to Eyland Avenue. Jug-handle turn on right to go left on Eyland. Roxbury Recreation Complex just ahead on the left. Email for more info: ctregidgo@gmail.com. Phone for more info: 201 796 6675. Saturday, May 3, 2008, 9:00 AM 3:00 PM.
Horseshoe Lake Park, 72 Eyland Ave. Succasunna, NJ.
For more info visit www.mcifp.org.
Cruisin' at the Vault Classic Car ShowSummary: Free show for all antique and classic cars. Class trophies, prizes, food and refreshments, face painting, radio 1470AM broadcast. RAIN or SHINE: No. Rain date: Sunday, May 4. Day of Show: No registration fee. Venue information: http://thevaultlehighvalley.com. Directions: Route 33 Stockertown exit. Turn east at end of exit ramp.
Turn RIGHT on Main Street. Go approximately one mile.
Turn LEFT on Church Road.
Turn RIGHT at stop sign onto Kesslerville Road.
Turn LEFT at traffic light onto Uhler Road.
First RIGHT onto Glover Road. The Vault Self-Storage is 1.3 miles on the left. Email for more info: info@thevaultlehighvalley.com. Phone for more info: 610-923-6694. Saturday, May 3, 2008, 9:00 AM 5:00 PM.
The Vault Self-Storage, 3515 Glover Rd. Easton, Pa.
13th Annual LEWES BRITISH MOTORCAR SHOWHosted by: Lewes Chamber of Commerce. Field opens: 8:30 a.m. (No cars permitted in after 10:30 a.m.). Summary: British car show features six prizes in categories by year of manufacture: Up to 1956, 1957-62, 1963-68, 1969-74, 1975-80, and 1981-present. Also a class for this year's featured marque, the Austin Healey Mark 1 (Bugeye) Sprite. Premier class for past show winners, plus Best of Show award. Only original British-made vehicles. Replicas, kits or reproductions will not be accepted. Event features winners' circle parade, commemorative dash plaques, and merchant's sidewalk sale. RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Advance Registration: $15 by May 2. Registration: $25 after May 2, and day of show. Vendor information: $15 per space. Registration Form: http://www.leweschamber.com/documents/2008CarRegistration_000.pdf. Club/Event Website: http://www.leweschamber.com. Venue information: http://www.beach-net.com/lewestour/ltour15.html. Email for more info: inquiry@leweschamber.com. Phone for more info: 302-645-7572. Saturday, May 3, 2008, 11:00 AM 3:00 PM.
Lewes Historical Complex, Third St. & Shipcarpenter St. Lewes, Del.
Artistry in Motion VINTAGE GRAND TOUR & SHOWHosted by: Lancaster Museum of Art. Summary: 30-mile tour and show for pre-1974 vehicles only. Featured marque: 1955-57 Chevrolets. Tour/show registration includes breakfast, vehicle portrait, commemorative champagne glasses, print, license plate, gourmet luncheon for two. (Fair market value: $50 - Balance is tax-deductible donation to Lancaster Museum of Art.)
Tour/show registration includes breakfast, vehicle portrait, champagne classes, commemorative print, license plate, booklet, gourmet luncheon. Schedule: 9 am - Arrive at High Pavilion, Greenfield Corporate Center, for breakfast and driver instructions
10 am - Tour departs
10 am - Show-only cars arrive Bridge Acres Stable.
11:30 am - Tour arrives; champagne toast
Noon - Show opens to public
Noon-1:30 pm - Gourmet luncheon with music
1:30-3 pm - Fashion show, parade of award winners. Start: Lancaster Museum of Art, 135 N. Lime St. Lancaster. Finish: Bridge Acres Stable, 1470 Hunsicker Rd, Lancaster. Car Show: Registration $40 for show only, which follows tour at Bridge Acres Stable. Includes commemorative champagne glasses, print, license plate, booklet. (Fair market value: $15 - Balance is tax-deductible donation to Lancaster Museum of Art.)
Gourmet luncheon $40 for show participants; $50 general admission. Luncheon reservations required by April 28. Advance Registration: $95 by March 9, for tour and show. Registration: $120 after March 9, for tour and show. Spectator Admission: $10; children under 5 free. Proceeds Benefit: Lancaster Museum of Art. Registration Form: http://www.artistryinmotion.org/event/view.pdf. Club/Event Website: http://www.artistryinmotion.org. Venue information: http://www.bridgeacresstable.com. Email for more info: info@lmapa.org. Phone for more info: 717-394-3497. Sunday, May 4, 2008, 9:00 AM 3:00 PM.
Bridge Acres Stable, 1470 Hunsicker Rd. Lancaster, Pa.
Hershey Vintage Hillclimb MOTOR SHOWHosted by: Susquehanna Valley Vintage Sports Car Club. Summary: Vintage car show is part of weekend hill climb event. (See separate event listing.) Registration fee includes light morning refreshments, one pass to the Antique Automobile Museum, and one event T-shirt.
Popular vote show, with awards in seven classes for cars made in 1988 or earlier: Sports/speedster, touring, stock, modified, muscle, special interest and feature marque (Corvette).
Conditions permitting, participants will have a chance to make a parade lap up the hillclimb course. Schedule: 9-11 am Registration
2 pm Awards. RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Registration Form: http://www.svvscc.org/newimages/forms/2008_motorshow_flyer.pdf. Club/Event Website: http://www.svvscc.org. Venue information: http://www.svvscc.org/newimages/CourseMap.pdf. Email for more info: racer33@comcast.net. Phone for more info: 717-832-1115. Sunday, May 4, 2008, 9:00 AM 3:00 PM.
Hotel Hershey, Boathouse Road, Hershey, Pa.
GET THE DUST OFF RALLYEAll vehicles must have functioning speedometers. All vehicles must have exactly two people in the car. If a minor (under 18) is to participate, contact organizers in advance to secure a minor release form, which requires the signature of both parents.Hosted by: MGs of Baltimore, Ltd. & Sports Car Club of America, Washington, D.C. Summary: Time-speed-distance Monte Carlo-style rally of approximately 60 competitive miles / 2 hours. No unpaved sections. All cars welcome.
Classes for Vintage (pre-1960), Historic I (1960s), Historic II (1970-81), and SCCA (modern cars), and Novice (10 or less total rallies run by driver and navigator.)
Awards based on entrants per class. Schedule: Registration opens 9:30 a.m. Please plan to arrive early with a full tank.
Drivers' meeting 10 a.m.
First car off 10:30 a.m. Start: Park and Ride lot, Exit 27, Interstate 83, Hereford, Md. Finish: Cherry's Inn, 21603 Middletown Rd. Freeland, Md. Advance Registration: $15/car before Apr. 17. Registration: $20/car after Apr. 17. Registration Form: http://www.keystonemg.com/events/pdf/GTDO-08Final.pdf. Club/Event Website: http://www.mgsofbaltimore.com. Directions: FROM INTERSTATE 95: Exit 74. North 2.3 miles on Md 152 (Mountain Road). Left on Jerusalem Road, 1.2 miles to the mill.
FROM US 1: South on Route 162. Right on Old Joppa Road (traffic light). Right onto Jerusalem Road. Email for more info: mgbabybear@aol.com. Phone for more info: 410-357-4993. Sunday, May 4, 2008, 9:30 AM.
Park and Ride lot, Exit 27, Interstate 83, Hereford, Md.
For more info visit jerusalemmill.org.
CARLISLE IMPORT/KIT-REPLICAR NATIONALSHosted by: Carlisle Events. Summary: At the Carlisle Fairground. Large three-day event and major parts vendor opportunities. British car field. Tech sessions, displays. Food and activities. Featured in 2008: BRITISH CARS!
NOTE: The Keystone Region MG Club will be hosting a tent on the British car field on Friday and Saturday. Stop by for a chat and cookout on Saturday. Schedule: Gates open daily at 7 a.m. Car Show: British car "fun" field. (No judging). Advance Registration: $20, includes weekend admission for 2, by Apr. 28. Registration: $30 after Apr. 28. Spectator Admission: Friday $7; Saturday $8; Sunday $5. ($25 for three-day pass) Children 12 and under admitted free. Registration Form: http://store.carlisleevents.com/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CE&Product_Code=2008-039&Category_Code=CINI. Club/Event Website: http://www.carsatcarlisle.com/import. Venue information: http://www.carsatcarlisle.com. Directions: From Interstate 81 South: Exit 52 to Route 11 South.
Follow Route 11 South 3.5 miles, turn right on Clay Street.
Follow Clay Street to fairgrounds. Email for more info: info@carlisleevents.com. Phone for more info: 717 243-7855. Friday, May 16, 2008 Sunday, May 18, 2008.
Carlisle Fairgrounds, 1000 Bryn Mawr Rd. Carlisle, Pa.
SPRITE JUBILEE 2008RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Hosted by: Global Austin-Healey Sprite Registry. Summary: Five-day celebration celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Austin-Healey Sprite. This is the BIG Sprite meet held every five years. All British cars welcome, especially for the Tuesday show. Indoor and outdoor vendor spaces. Schedule: Friday and Saturday: Gathering at Carlisle Import/Kit-Replica Nationals, Carlisle Fairgrounds
Sunday: English-style driving event and Sprite drag race. Banquet at Antique Automobile Club of America Museum, Hershey
Monday: Autocross, rally, auction and game show
Tuesday: Funkhana, car show, panoramic photo, party banquet. Car Show: Tuesday, May 20, 1-4 p.m. Registration Form: http://www.spritejubilee.com/registration_form.html. Club/Event Website: http://www.spritejubilee.com. Venue information: http://www.hotelcarlisle.com/. Email for more info: dr.moses@verizon.net. Phone for more info: (877) 748-3165. Friday, May 16, 2008 Tuesday, May 20, 2008.
Hotel Carlisle & Embers Convention Center, 1700 Harrisburg Pike, Carlisle, Pa.
Ragtops & Roadsters Open HouseHosted by: Ragtops & Roadsters. Summary: British car enthusiasts and friends invited to shop's 14th annual open house. View restorations in process as well as the informal "show" of other British car owners out for the day. Scones, tea and coffee served in the morning, and refreshments available throughout the day. Also British car "autojumble," car corral and family activities.
Held in conjunction with Perkasie Olde Towne Celebration, "Hot Ribs/Cool Jazz." Upper Bucks County town's festival features street entertainers, carriage rides, musica
RAIN or SHINE: No. Rain date: Sunday, May 18 Call Saturday morning if weather is iffy. Club/Event Website: http://www.ragtops.com/lowres.pdf. Venue information: http://www.ragtops.com/. Email for more info: info@ragtops.com. Phone for more info: 215 257-1202. Saturday, May 17, 2008, 9:00 AM 4:00 PM.
203 S 4th St. Perkasie, Pa.
For more info visit www.perkasieoldetowne.org.
CRUISE TO THE GAP Wind Gap Car ShowFrom Route 33: Exit at Wind Gap to Route 512 North. Follow 1 mile. Turn right on West Street. One block, turn right on Lehigh Avenue, to registration table.Hosted by: Wind Gap Area Athletic Association. Summary: 25th nnnual antique, classic and custom car show features no judging, just a day enjoying lots of great cars. First 350 registrants receive commemorative die-cast car. Event T-shirt and dash plaque. Door prizes, raffles, entertainment, car corral and flea market, food, drinks and games. Live entertainment by The Starter Dance Band. Breakfast served 8-10 a.m. Rain or shine. Cash award of $25 to all clubs with 15 or more pre-registered cars. Top club award of $100 to club with most pre-registered cars. Advance Registration: $10 by May 10. Day of Show: $15 at the gate. Vendor information: $10 by May 10, $15 day of show for flea market vendors and car corral. Flea market setup begins at 7 a.m.; 10x15 spaces, no reserved spots. Club/Event Website: http://www.cruisetothegap.com. Email for more info: questsions@cruisetothegap.com. Phone for more info: 610 704-6586. Sunday, May 18, 2008, 8:00 AM 3:30 PM.
Wind Gap Borough Park, 3rd and Lehigh streets, Wind Gap, Pa.
New England MG 'T' Register GOF Mk 83RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Hosted by: New England MG 'T' Register. Summary: All-inclusive package available for the weekend. Schedule: See website for details to come. Car Show: Saturday 9 a.m.-noon. Club/Event Website: http://www.nemgtr.net. Venue information: http://www.ashworthhotel.com/. Wednesday, May 28, 2008 Sunday, June 1, 2008.
Ashworth by the Sea, 295 Ocean Boulevard, Hampton Beach, NH.
ROVE AMERICA 08Hosted by: RoverAmerica.com. Summary: Rover motorcar enthusiasts from the U.S. and Canada are invited to one of the largest gatherings of classic British Rover Saloon cars in North America. Open to all who appreciate classic Rover motorcars. No cost to attend, and you do not have to own or bring a car. Schedule: Friday Begins at noon with registration and reception at shop owned by Rover collector Dirk Burrowes. Technical sessions follow. Day concludes with high tea on nearby Wachusett Mountain.
Saturday: Continental breakfast, tour of Dirk Burrowes' garage, juried review of cars. Gourmet pizza lunch, followed by mini-rally to Collier lakeside retreat for a traditional New England camp outing, with lawn and water sports. Bastey Boys BBQ will prepare surf and turf dinner.
Sunday: Caravan to the British by th
Registration: FREE (except entry fee to British by the Sea show). Club/Event Website: http://www.roveramerica.com. Email for more info: cars@roveramerica.com. Phone for more info: 978-342-9800. Friday, May 30, 2008.
VyTek, 195 Industrial Rd. Fitchburg, Mass.
BRITISH CAR WEEKA time set aside nationwide as a recognition of classic British cars. Get your car out and drive it!Summary: This special week is a calling for all British car owners to get their machines out of the garage and onto the roads and byways throughout their little corner of the world, and give these timely classics of the past the exposure they deserve. While not only heightening the awareness of these somewhat forgotten vehicles of the past, they will help assure their preservation for many years to come for future enthusiasts to cherrish. RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Club/Event Website: http://www.britishcarweek.org/britishcarweek.html. Email for more info: sportycars@britishcarweek.org. Saturday, May 31, 2008 Sunday, June 8, 2008.
Everywhere!
For more info visit www.britishcarweek.org.
CARS OF ENGLAND at Hope LodgeHope Lodge is a Georgian-style manor dating to 1743, with rooms furnished in both the Colonial and Colonial Revival styles. The house and grounds are maintained by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.Hosted by: Delaware Valley Triumphs, Ltd. and Delaware Valley Jaguar Club. Field opens: 8:30 a.m. Summary: Formerly named "The Brits Are Back." Annual all-British event is an judged concours award show, for those wishing to have their cars judged. New this year: Nationally sanctioned Jaguar concours event happening concurrently.
Judging begins at 10 a.m. and is done on a 100-point scale. Vehicles must earn at least 70 points to be eligible for an award, with bonnets and bootlids up. Vehicles musts earn at least 70 points to be eligible for an award.
Event features bagpipe band, car corral and free tour of
Schedule: 8:30 a.m. - Field opens
10 a.m. - Judging begins. RAIN or SHINE: No. Rain date: Sunday, June 1. Advance Registration: $15 before May 24. Registration: $20 received after May 23, and at the gate. Spectator Admission: Adults $5, seniors 60+ $4, youths 6-17 $3. Family rate: $20. Vendor information: $25 for car corral and autojumble vendors. Proceeds Benefit: Hope Lodge Historic Site. Registration Form: http://www.delvaltrs.org/images/COE_Show_2008.pdf. Club/Event Website: http://www.delvaltrs.org. Venue information: http://www.ushistory.org/hope/. Directions: From Pennsylvania Turnpike: Exit 339 (Fort Washington). After the toll plaza, follow the road past the Holiday Inn to the end.
Turn left onto Bethlehem Pike. Hope Lodge will be on your left, BEFORE the second light. Email for more info: klassiccar@aol.com. Phone for more info: (610) 825-2617. Saturday, May 31, 2008, 8:30 AM.
Hope Lodge Historic Site, 553 S Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, Pa.
19th Concours d'Elegance of the Eastern U.S.Hosted by: Burn Prevention Foundation & Lehigh Valley Hospital Burn Center. Summary: "A Century of Automotive Innovation" with a special celebration of the evolution of the tailfin. Concours show open to the public Sunday with narrated parade of cars and awards ceremony. Approximately 150 cars by invitation only. Vendors, artist pavilions. Junior Concours childrens' activities. Parade of show cars. Field opens: 9 a.m. to public. Schedule: 8 am - Ticket sales open
9 am-4:30 - Show field open. Spectator Admission: Adults $10, children under 15 free. Parking is free. Proceeds Benefit: Burn Prevention Foundation. Club/Event Website: http://www.concourseast.org. Directions: From Route 22: Exit at Route 191/Nazareth Pike. South on Route 191, past shopping plazas. Left onto Oakland Road. Continue through stop sign at the intersection with Hecktown Road. College will be on the left. Phone for more info: 610 969-3933. Sunday, June 1, 2008, 9:00 AM 4:30 PM.
Northampton Community College, 3835 Green Pond Rd. Bethlehem, Pa.
For more info visit www.burnprevention.org.
SPORTS CAR & VINTAGE AUTO FESTIVALHosted by: MG Car Club Western New York Centre & Victor Lions Club. Summary: One of the largest one-day judged car shows in the country, with more than 800 cars expected. Competition for sports cars, race cars, antique cars and hot rods; owner must be present during judging. Also display class for two-seat sports cars. Car corrall, antique car parts flea market, arts and crafts. Field opens: 9 a.m. Schedule: Cars must be on the field by 11 a.m.
Judging begins at noon.
Trophy presentation completed by 4:30 p.m. RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Proceeds Benefit: Many local charities: Scholarship, ambulance corps, fire department, Lions Club Charities for the Blind. Club/Event Website: http://www.mgcarclub.com/wny. Directions: Rochester, N.Y. area. Just south of New York Thruway (Interstate 90) Exit 44, off Route 332. Email for more info: info@mgcarclub.com. Phone for more info: (585) 234-1402. Sunday, June 1, 2008, 9:00 AM 3:00 PM.
Farmington Town Park, Collett Rd & County Rd 8, Farmington, N.Y.
BRITISH BY THE SEAHosted by: Connecticut MG Club. Summary: More than 300 British cars, trucks and motorcycles in 36 classes in 20th annual popular vote show. Etched glass mugs awarded to first, second and third place in each class, with pewter bowls for Best in Show MG and Best in Show Other Marque. Vendor space and parking for support vehicles and trailers. Food available, or bring your own lunch. Coloring contest for kids. Tours of restored mansion and gardens, walks on the beach. Event T-shirts for sale. RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Club/Event Website: http://www.ctmgclub.com. Venue information: http://dep.state.ct.us/STATEPARKS/parks/harkness.htm. Directions: From Interstate 95 northbound, Exit 75. Turn right on Route 1, go four miles east, past cemetery and post office on the right. At light at Silvas Package Store, turn right onto Avery Lane, Route 213, which becomes Great Neck Road. Harkness Memorial State Park is three miles ahead on the right. Email for more info: mgtd52@comcast.net. Phone for more info: 860 693-4249. Sunday, June 1, 2008, 10:00 AM 4:00 PM.
Harkness Memorial State Park, Waterford, Conn.
RED MILL BRITISH CAR DAYLodging suggestions: Clinton Holiday Inn Select (908) 735-5111 or the Hampton Inn (908) 713-4800. Both less than one mile from show ground.Hosted by: M.G. Drivers Club. Summary: 13th annual show, limited to 100 pre-registered British cars. Judging classes determined by ages of the cars pre-registered, not marques, with an approximately equal number of cars in each class.
Also a picnic basket competition in three classes: "Casual Picnic," "Best Menu Presentation," and "Formal Picnic: Era Appropriate to Car.". RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Advance Registration: $18 by May 15. Registration: $20 after May 15. Day of Show: NO DAY OF SHOW REGISTRATION. Spectator Admission: $9 at the gate. Proceeds Benefit: Red Mill Museum Village. Registration Form: http://www.mgdriversclub.com/pdf/redmill08.pdf. Club/Event Website: http://www.mgdriversclub.com. Venue information: http://www.theredmill.org/. Email for more info: mgdriversclub@hotmail.com. Phone for more info: 908 713-6251. Sunday, June 1, 2008, 10:00 AM 3:00 PM.
Red Mill Museum Village, 56 Main St. Clinton, NJ.
ORIGINAL BRITISH CAR DAYHosted by: Cheseapeake Chapter of New England MG 'T' Register. Summary: More than 500 British cars gather on the grounds of Lilypons Water Gardens for 31st Annual Original British Car Day. Pets, picnic lunches welcome. Food and drinks available. Registration Form: http://www. Club/Event Website: http://www.chesapeakechaptermgtclub.com. Venue information: http://www.lilypons.com. Directions: From the North: I-270 or I-270 to Route 85
From the South: Route 28. Tuesday, June 3, 2008, 8:00 AM 4:00 PM.
Buckeystown, MD.
Main Street Motor MadnessHosted by: Phillipsburg Downtown Association. Summary: Community show features cars and motorcycles displayed in lots along South Main Street, as well as music, vendors and children's art show throughout the day. Trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3rd place in judged classes. Separate class for Sport Compact - Imports, as well as classes for all makes by designated groups of years. Also People's Choice awards.
A fan foot rally will also take place, providing cash prizes to the participants who visit participating South Main Street merchants. Schedule: 9 a.m. Registration opens at St. Philip and St. James Church
2:30 p.m. - Awards. RAIN or SHINE: No. Rain date: To be announced as needed. Advance Registration: $10 by May 20. Day of Show: $15. Club/Event Website: http://www.mainstreetmotormadness.com/. Venue information: http://www.phillipsburgdowntown.com/. Email for more info: info@mainstreetmotormadness.com. Phone for more info: 908-619-5900. Saturday, June 7, 2008, 10:00 AM 3:30 PM.
430 S. Main Street, Phillipsburg, NJ.
15th Annual BRITISH MOTORCAR GATHERINGHosted by: Keystone Region MG Club. Field opens: 9 a.m. Summary: More than 200 vintage British sports cars on display at Hellertown Reservoir Park, just south of Bethlehem, in eastern Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley. The annual show features finely restored MGs, Triumphs, Jaguars, Austin-Healeys, Morgans and Mini-Coopers from every mid-Atlantic state. Popular vote awards. Door prizes and vendors. Music, catered breakfast and lunch foods, children's activities. Large picnic pavilion. RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Advance Registration: $10 by May 31. Registration: $15 after May 31. Day of Show: $15. Spectator Admission: $2; $5 family. Club/Event Website: http://www.keystonemg.com/hellertown.html. Directions: See detailed map on website. (NOTE: Google/MapQuest show cemetery at turn off Route 412, when actually there's a shopping center there.). Sunday, June 8, 2008, 9:00 AM 3:00 PM.
Reservoir Road, Hellertown, Pa.
A TOUCH OF ENGLAND British Motorcar ShowHosted by: New Jersey Triumph Association. Field opens: 8:30 a.m. Summary: Popular vote show for all British cars and motorcycles. Registrants receive dash plaque, goodie bag, raffle ticket for door prizes. Schedule: Voting until 1 p.m.
Awards and door prizes at 2:30 p.m. Advance Registration: $15 postmarked by May 31. Registration: $20 after May 31, and at the gate. Spectator Admission: $5 (includes admission to Hermitage House). Children 12 and under free. Vendor information: $25 postmarked by May 31; $30 after May 31 and at the gate. Registration Form: http://www.njtriumphs.org/TOE%20Flier%202008.pdf. Club/Event Website: http://www.njtriumphs.org. Venue information: http://www.thehermitage.org/. Directions: Route 17 to Hollywood Avenue exit, and bear left. Take Hollywood Avenue west to Franklin Turnpike. Turn right onto North Franklin Turnpike and go 1/2 mile to The Hermitage, on the left. Email for more info: johnbullock7@embarqmail.com. Phone for more info: (908) 832-5082. Monday, June 9, 2008, 9:00 AM 3:00 PM.
The Hermitage House, 335 N Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ.
TRIUMPH REGISTER 2008 NATIONAL MEETRAIN or SHINE: Yes. Hosted by: Triumph Register of America. Summary: 34th National Meeting and Concours d'Elegance of Triumph Register of America. Driving events and tours, techical seminars and car show on the shores of Lake Erie. Advance Registration: Take $10 off registration cost if postmarked before May 1. Registration: $75 TRA members; $100 non-members. Registration Form: http://www.triumphregister.com/TRA2008_RegForm.pdf. Club/Event Website: http://www.triumphregister.com. Venue information: http://www.sawmillcreek.com/. Email for more info: mark@macysgarage.com. Phone for more info: 772-323-1721. Wednesday, June 11, 2008 Sunday, June 15, 2008.
Sawmill Creek Resort, 400 Sawmill Creek Dr. Huron, Ohio.
22nd MANCHESTER ANTIQUE & CLASSIC CAR SHOWHosted by: Manchester (Vt) & Mountains Chamber of Commerce. Summary: Large popular vote two-day classic car show. Featured marque this year: Packard.
Parade, flea market, tours, antique toy car and truck show. Club/Event Website: http://www.manchestervermont.net/carshow. Venue information: http://www.hildene.org/. Email for more info: carshow@manchesterchamber.net. Phone for more info: 800-362-4144. Saturday, June 14, 2008 Sunday, June 15, 2008.
Dorr Farm, 595 Bonnet St. (Route 30), Manchester Ctr, Vt.
A TOUCH OF ENGLAND British Motorcar ShowHosted by: New Jersey Triumph Association. Field opens: 8:30 a.m. Summary: Popular vote show for all British cars and motorcycles. Registrants receive dash plaque, goodie bag, raffle ticket for door prizes, and one ticket to enter the Hermitage House, a historic house museum. Schedule: Vendor setup after 8 a.m.
Gate opens 9 a.m.
Voting until 1 p.m. awards and door prizes at 2:30 p.m. Advance Registration: $15 by May 31. Registration: $20 after May 31 and at the gate. Spectator Admission: $5 (includes admission to Hermitage House). Children 12 and under free. Vendor information: $25 postmarked by May 31; $30 after May 31 and at the gate. Registration Form: http://www.njtriumphs.org/TOE%20Flier%202008.pdf. Club/Event Website: http://www.njtriumphs.org. Venue information: http://www.thehermitage.org/. Directions: Route 17 to Hollywood Avenue exit, and bear left. Take Hollywood Avenue west to Franklin Turnpike. Turn right onto North Franklin Turnpike and go 1/2 mile to The Hermitage, on the left. Email for more info: johnbullock7@embarqmail.com. Phone for more info: (908) 832-5082. Saturday, June 14, 2008, 9:00 AM 3:00 PM.
The Hermitage House, 335 N Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ.
The Roadster Factory SUMMER PARTY 2008Hosted by: The Roadster Factory. Summary: Details to come. Club/Event Website: http://www.the-roadster-factory.com. Email for more info: trfmail@aol.com. Phone for more info: (800) 283-3723. Thursday, June 19, 2008 Saturday, June 21, 2008.
Armagh, Pa.
2008 C Event of Brutal Aggressives - American MG-C RegisterSheraton Park Ridge, King of Prussia
Karen Vincent (610) 337-1800 or by e-mail KAREN.VINCENT@SHERATON.COM.RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Hosted by: American MG-C Register. Summary: National convention of the American MG-C Register. (Concurrent with North American MGB Register convention.) Host hotel is Sheraton Park Ridge Hotel & Conference Center at Valley Forge. INFORMATION TO COME. Schedule: TO BE ANNOUNCED. Car Show: Saturday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Valley Forge. Registration Form: http://www.mg2008.com/MG2008Registration.pdf. Club/Event Website: http://www.mgcars.org.uk/amgcr/. Venue information: http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=97505. Email for more info: amgcr@juno.com. Thursday, June 26, 2008 Sunday, June 29, 2008.
480 N Gulph Rd, King of Prussia, PA.
For more info visit www.namgbr.org.
MG2008 North American MGB Register National ConventionHOST HOTEL SOLD OUT.
Rooms available at Crowne Plaza Valley Forge. Rooms $115 Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. http://www.cpvalleyforge.com or (610) 265-7500.RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Hosted by: Philadelphia MG Club. Summary: National convention of the North American MGB Register. Host hotel is Sheraton Park Ridge Hotel & Conference Center at Valley Forge. Schedule: Thursday: Registration, hospitality. Tours to Valley Forge and historical Philadelphia; covered bridge drive. Country barbecue and music.
Friday: Driving tours, tech sessions. Philly Feast parking lot party with drive-in movie.
Saturday: MG2008 car show, valve cover races, arts & crafts awards. Awards banquet, 6 p.m.
Sunday: Continental breakfast. Car Show: Saturday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Green Lane Park, Green Lane, Pa. Advance Registration: NAMGBR members, $50 by May 1. Non-members, $60 by May 1. Registration: $70 all after May 1. Registration Form: http://www.mg2008.com/MG2008Registration.pdf. Club/Event Website: http://mg2008.com. Venue information: http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=97505. Email for more info: mg2008@phillymgclub.com. Thursday, June 26, 2008 Sunday, June 29, 2008.
480 N Gulph Rd, King of Prussia, PA.
For more info visit www.namgbr.org.
Cars in the Water GapCommemorative dash plaques to first 150 entrants. Goodie bags to early registrants. $100 prize to club with most cars entered. Two awards in every class. Food, live music and entertainment. Held in conjunction with Delaware Water Gap Founder's Day festivities.Hosted by: Delaware Water Gap Classic Car Club. Summary: Unique vehicles of all eras: 20 classes, 40 awards. Fourth annual show in conjunction with town's Founder's Day celebration, with vendors, food, live music, trolley rides, pancake breakfast. SPECIAL ATTRACTION: An excursion train from Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton will be coming down to Delaware Water Gap for the day. Visit it at the train station. Field opens: 9 a.m. Advance Registration: $12 by June 9. Day of Show: $15. Spectator Admission: Donations accepted. NOTE: Spectators must park in town or at provided parking at Laird Technologies parking lot. Free trolley runs all day from parking lot to car show and train station. Proceeds Benefit: Historic railroad station renovation project. Club/Event Website: http://www.dwgccc.org. Venue information: http://www.delawarewatergap.com. Directions: From Interstate 80 Exit 310 (first or last exit in Pennsylvania, depending which way you are going!) Follow signs for Delaware Water Gap/Route 611 South. Left at the light, following Route 611 South. First left (at Sycamore Grille), on Oak Street. Registration is straight ahead.
From Route 611 North: Follow scenic drive through the Gap to Delaware Water Gap borough. As you go down the hill through town, look for Antelao's restaurant on right (green Victorian house). Turn RIGHT on Oak Street, between
Phone for more info: (570) 269-2142. Saturday, June 28, 2008, 9:00 AM 3:00 PM.
Oak Street, Delaware Water Gap, Pa.
MINI MEET EAST 2008Book rooms at Jordan Grand Resort at Sunday River: 1-800-207-2365, mention code 84K3XN. Standard units $79/night; economy rooms $50/night. Suites also available.RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Hosted by: New England Mini Owners Club. Summary: Largest classic Mini event in the east. New MINI owners also welcome. People's choice car show, kids events, rallye, panoramic picture, autocross, vendors, funkanha, awards banquet, barbecue, car museum visit, pub quiz, Moose & Squirrel Run, fireworks and more. Schedule: Details to be announced. Club/Event Website: http://www.mme2008.com. Venue information: http://www.sundayriver.com/jordangrandresorthotel.html. Email for more info: dave@airportworld.com. Phone for more info: 781 585-9527. Thursday, July 3, 2008 Sunday, July 6, 2008.
Jordan Grand Resort Hotel, Sunday River, Bethel, Maine.
For more info visit www.nemomini.org.
BRITISH CAR DAYS ACROSS THE BRIDGERAIN or SHINE: Yes. Hosted by: British Motoring Association of Prince Edward Island. Summary: Three-day British car event on beautiful Prince Edward Island, Canada. (Just 624 miles from Boston.) Picnic reception, car show and awards banquet, British breakfast, driving tour, closing ceremony.
Featured marque is the MGA.
Registration available online. Schedule: Friday Opening reception at Bentley Farm (Free, but re-register by May 15)
Saturday British Car Show, vendors, valve-cover racing, awards banquet ($38 CND)
Sunday British breakfast ($8 CND) at University of PEI, Charlottetown; driving tour, closing ceremony with live entertainment, lunch ($12 CND)
*Coincides with PEI Jazz & Blues Festival in Charlottetown. www.jazzandblues.ca. Car Show: Saturday 10am-4 pm Confederation Landing Park, Charlottetown waterfront. Advance Registration: $36 CND by May 15; additional cars each $16 CND. Registration: $46 CND. Spectator Admission: $5 per permission at car show. Children under 12 free. Proceeds Benefit: ALS Society of Prince Edward Island (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Registration Form: http://www.britishcardays.com/registration.php. Club/Event Website: http://www.britishcardays.com. Email for more info: info@britishcardays.com. Phone for more info: (902) 367-3675. Friday, July 11, 2008 Sunday, July 13, 2008.
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.
BRITISH CAR DAYS ACROSS THE BRIDGEHosted by: British Motoring Association of P.E.I. Field opens: 9 a.m. Summary: 10th Annual 3-day event on beautiful Prince Edward Island, Canada. (Just 624 miles from Boston.) Featured model: MGA
Percentage of proceeds goes to the ALS Society of PEI. Schedule: Friday: Confederation Bridge tour, opening reception and dinner
Saturday: Show, 9 am-3 pm; Awards banquet at Shaw's Hotel, Brackley Beach
Sunday: British breakfast, driving tour, closing ceremony and lunch. RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Advance Registration: By July 15 for Friday night dinner. Registration Form: http://britishcardays.com/registration.php. Club/Event Website: http://britishcardays.com. Email for more info: info@britishcardays.com. Phone for more info: (902) 367-3675. Friday, July 11, 2008, 6:30 PM Sunday, July 13, 2008, 2:00 PM.
Rustico, Prince Edward Island.
NAMGAR GT-33RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Hosted by: North American MGA Register. Summary: Annual national "Get Together" of the North American MGA Register, featuring the MGA Twin Cam Golden Jubilee. Schedule: Monday: Twin Cam Press Day Reenactment, hospitality suite
Tuesday: On Your Own Day: Vendors, driving tours, tech sessions, chapter contacts meeting, first-timers reception, barbecue and entertainment
Wednesday: Car show, tech sessions, entertainment
Thursday: Road rally, tech sessions, banquet
Friday: Doughnuts and coffee, farewell. Car Show: Wednesday. Advance Registration: $50 per family by May 1. Registration: $60 per family after May 1, before July 1. Registration Form: https://securemg.ipl.co.uk/cgi-bin/gen5?runprog=namgargt33. Club/Event Website: http://www.NAMGAR.org. Venue information: http://www.7springs.com. Email for more info: info@GT-33.com. Phone for more info: (804) 264-8551. Monday, July 14, 2008 Friday, July 18, 2008.
Seven Springs Mountain Resort, 777 Waterwheel Dr. Seven Springs, Pa.
26th Anniversary Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Race WeekSummary: Weekend of vintage racing on the streets of a city park culminates a 10-day celebration of motorsports in and around Pittsburgh. British Car Day show Saturday at Schenley Park Golf Course, plus concurrent combined shows of American, German, Japanese and Italian classics. (See separate calendar listing.). Schedule: Saturday: Vintage race practice and qualify heats, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: Featured races, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Car Show: Saturday: British Car Day plus Combined Car Shows, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sunday: Larry Smith Car Show, featuring best of Saturday's shows, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Spectator Admission: Free. Club/Event Website: http://www.pvgp.org. Phone for more info: 412 299-2273. Saturday, July 19, 2008 Sunday, July 20, 2008.
Schenley Park, 5370 Schenley Dr. Pittsburgh, Pa.
29th Annual BRITISH CAR DAYHosted by: Western Pennsylvania Triumph Association. Field opens: 9:30 a.m. Summary: Show features 500 of England's finest sports and luxury sports automobiles. The long-standing event is billed as the largest annual British-only car show in Pennsylvania. Coinciding with British Car Day at the same golf course is the Schenley Park Combined Car Show, featuring displays of German, Japanese, Italian and American cars, for a total field of some 2,000 cars. (Mercedes-Benz is the Marque of the Year.) Held in conjunction with Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix racing event on the streets of Schenley Pa
Proceeds Benefit: Charitable organizations. Club/Event Website: http://wptriumph.org. Email for more info: woodymcv@verizon.net. Phone for more info: 412 487-3065. Saturday, July 19, 2008, 11:00 AM 4:00 PM.
Schenley Park Golf Course, 5370 Schenley Dr. Pittsburgh, Pa.
For more info visit www.pvgp.org.
Positive Earth Drivers Club BRITISH CAR DAYLocated on former estate of railroad baron George Jay Gould, the 155-acre campus features elegant statuary, exotic plant gardens, inspiring architecture. Show field is a paved parking lot near the Arts and Science Building, which will be open for restroom facilities.Hosted by: Positive Earth Drivers Club. Field opens: 9 a.m. Summary: 11th annual show; popular vote judging, with awards and classes determined by pre-registration. Austin-Healey is this year's honored marque. Dash plaques to first 100 cars registered. Raffle and Chinese auction for door prizes. Vendor presentations and tech sessions. On-site food vendors and indoor restrooms. Schedule: 9-11 a.m. - Registration
11 a.m.-1 p.m. - Judging
1:30 p.m. - Door prizes and raffle
2 p.m. - Show awards
2 p.m. - Show awards
Participants Choice judging through 1 p.m. awards at 2 p.m. RAIN or SHINE: No. Rain date: Sunday, Aug. 3. Advance Registration: $15 by July 15. Day of Show: $18. Spectator Admission: Free. Vendor information: Car corral spaces, $20. Vendor space free. Registration Form: http://www.pedc.org/showpics2007/2008_Show_Flyer.pdf. Club/Event Website: http://www.pedc.org. Venue information: http://www.georgian.edu/georgian/. Directions: From Garden State Parkway: Exit 98 to Interstate 195 West. Exit onto Route 9 South to Lakewood. Turn right on 9th Street, then turn right at end to the University entrance.
From Interstate 195 East: Exit onto Route 9 South to Lakewood. Turn right on 9th Street, then turn right at end to the University entrance. Email for more info: jonkozy@aol.com. Phone for more info: 908 359-6770. Sunday, July 27, 2008, 9:00 AM 2:00 PM.
Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Ave. Lakewood, NJ.
BRITISH CAR SHOW of NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIAHosted by: British Car Club of Northeast Pennsylvania. Field opens: 9 a.m. Summary: 6th annual all-British car show. Those registered will cast votes for their favorite cars in 25 classes by marque and model, including "Best of Show" and "Diamond in the Rough." Flea market for new, used, reconditioned and recylced parts. Food available. Schedule: Live music from Rossi-McGurl Project, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Awards presented 2:30 p.m. Advance Registration: $10 when postmarked by June 15. Registration: $15 after June 15 and at the gate. Spectator Admission: $2; children admitted free. Vendor information: $20 per space, pre-registered by June 15. $25 per space afterward and at the gate. Club/Event Website: http://www.bccnepa.com. Directions: Pennsylvania Turnpike to the Clarks Summit exit or Exit 194 off I-81, and follow the signs for Route 6 & 11S towards Scranton. Park is on the left after merging onto Route 11 from the exit ramp. Email for more info: harrywarejr@hotmail.com. Phone for more info: 570 241-5911. Sunday, July 27, 2008, 9:00 AM 3:00 PM.
South Abington Park, Chinchilla, Pa. [North of Scranton].
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