Classic Car Events in Chatham-Kent for 2024


It is that time of year and here in Chatham-Kent, we are looking forward to a summer packed full of Classic Car Events. Residents and visitors alike come to Chatham-Kent to enjoy the spectacular lineup  that take place each summer. Chatham-Kent is the Classic Car Capitol of Canada and lives up to its title every year, somehow getting better and better.
The first event to kick-off this season is Retrofest Weekend in Downtown Chatham which will take place the last  weekend in May, May 24-26thTecumseh Park will open for activities at 3 P.M. on Friday the 24th. There will be vendors, activities, a beverage tent and live entertainment starting at 5:30 P.M. until 11 P.M. Saturday, the park will again be a hub of activity from 11 A.M. with live entertainment after 5 :30 again until 11 P.M. 
Friday night. May 24th from 4 P.M.-8 P.M. there is a parking lot party at the Downtown Chatham Centre parking lot. As many as 650 cars have attended this Friday night kick-off in past years and it is a great time to wander around talking to the car owners about their price possessions and their cars history and enjoying seeing the wide variety of Classic vehicles all assembled in one location.
Saturday form 9 A.M. King St. will be closed off and the proud owners of the Classic Cars attending will line the street for spectators to enjoy viewing and meeting the owners. Awards are presented at 3 P.M.
Sunday May 26th from 1-5 P.M. Garden on King will have live music, Buskers and fun for all. Ticket are available.
Don't miss the fun. See you there!
 Here is the summer schedule. mark your calendars.

May 24-26/2024 Retrofest Weekend in Downtown Chatham 

June 1/2024  Tilbury Lions Car, Truck, Tractor and Bike Show 9 A.M -3 P.M.

RM Auto Restoration/ Cars and Coffee June 8. July 13 and Sept 14. 8 A.M.-11 A.M.

June 21-22/24 Thamesville Threshing Festival

June 22/2024 12th Annual Classic Auto Show  downtown Blenheim 9 A.M.-3 P.M.

June 23/2024 Erieau Boulevard of Dreams Car Show 12-4 P.M. on grass

July 6/2024 10-2 P.M.  Wildwood by the Lake Car Show 12443 Rose Beach Line Morpeth

July 14/23 8-3 P.M. Ridgetown Rotary Antique Car Show’ Watson Grove Park Ridgetown
 
TBA  Mitchell's Bay Annual Car, Truck, Tractor and Bike Show. Fun for the whole family.

July 21/2024  10-3 P.M. Merlin Legion Vintage Car Truck Motorcycle and Tractor Show

August 9-10/2024  Bothwell Old Autos Car Show, Victoria Park, Bothwell

August 9-10/2024  Wambo Wallaceburg Antique Motor and Boat Outing, downtown Wallaceburg

What a line-up Be sure to check the individual websites for a detailed schedule of events as the dates gets closer.
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