Classic American Car Event Diary Dates

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23 April 2023
Midland American Auto Club All American Car, Truck & Bike Show
Loughnagore, Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath, Ireland
N91 Y260
https://www.maac-ireland.com/2023-show/
Opens to the public at 11am. The 2023 show will have numerous cars, trucks and bikes on display, including big rigs, movie cars, hot rods, rat rods, pick-up trucks from the early 1900s to the latest models.

23 April 2023
Classic Car & Bike Day
Daisy Made Farm, Skellingthorpe,
LN6 5SA
https://www.heartoflincs.com/event/classic-car-bike-day/
Come and visit on Sunday 23rd April (National Drive It Day) as classic cars and motorcycles come and go throughout the day, with refreshments available to purchase from the Daisy Made cafe and their very own classic Bedford Ice Cream van.
01522 693 757

27 April 2023 to 30 April 2023
Viva Las Vegas
The Orleans Hotel & Casino, 4500 W Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas, NV
89103
https://www.vivalasvegas.net/
tom@vivalasvegas.net
North America’s biggest pre-1960’s era car show where you can find hundreds of hot rods and just as many vendors selling vintage clothing, home wares, music and vintage reproduction must-haves.

5 May 2023 to 7 May 2023
Nostalgia Nationals
Santa Pod Raceway, Airfield Rd, Wellingborough
NN29 7XA
http://www.nsra.org.uk/events/nostalgia-nationals/
Pre-’73 RWYB for hot rods, kustoms and street machines alongside traditional front-engine dragsters, competition altereds and early doorslammer race cars.

14 May 2023
South Cheshire American and Classic Car Club
The Bleeding Wolf pub, Newcastle Road, Scholar Green, Stoke-on-Trent
ST7 3BQ
Trophies, stalls, music. All cars, trucks and vans welcome free of charge.
01782 782272

14 May 2023
The ‘Kustom Kulture’ show
Stonham Barns, Pettaugh Road, Stonham Aspal, Stowmarket
IP14 6AT
https://www.stonhambarns.co.uk/whats-on/spring-break-kustom-kulture/
events@stonhambarns.co.uk
Bright, colourful event dedicated to all aspects of US vintage culture.
01449 711111

27 May 2023 to 28 May 2023
Enfield Pageant of Motoring
Enfield playing fields, Enfield
EN1 3PL
office@whitewebbsmuseum.org
Classic cars, bikes and commercials, military vehicles, modified cars and hot rods. Car club displays, autojumble and trade stands, Vintage Village, fairground, food stalls and bar.
020 8367 1898

28 May 2023
Chryslers at Brooklands
Brooklands Motor Museum, Weybridge, Surrey
KT13 0QN
https://www.brooklandsmuseum.com/whats-on/mopar-muscle-association-2023
Open to all makes and models of American cars, hot rods and custom cars
07724 752512

29 May 2023
Bridgwater Classic & Vintage Club ‘Lazy Monday’
East Huntspill Playing Field, New Road, East Huntspill, Somerset
TA9 3PT
Classic car run followed by classic vehicle display. Proceeds to local charities.
07831 333506

18 June 2023
Bristol American Car Show
Keynsham Rugby Football Club, Keynsham, Bristol
BS31 2BE
https://www.facebook.com/pre50americanautoclub/?locale=en_GB
Luke@Allaac.Com
American classic cars, hot rods and custom cars on display.

18 June 2023
Beaulieu Rod & Custom Show
National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, New Forest, Hampshire, United Kingdom SO42 7ZN
SO42 7ZN
https://www.beaulieu.co.uk/events/custom-and-american-show/
The South’s biggest Custom & American Show returns with hundreds of cool custom cars.

23 June 2023 to 25 June 2023
Retro Americana
Pittville Pump Room & Park, E Approach Drive, Cheltenham
GL52 3JE
rebecca@eventspr.co.uk
All-American Stars and Stripes weekend with live music, classic vehicles, food and drink, etc

24 June 2023 to 25 June 2023
The Bedford Kite & Motoring Festival
Russell Park, The Embankment and Mill Meadows, Bedford
MK40 3RH
https://www.bedford.gov.uk/leisure-parks-and-sport/arts-and-culture/whats-bedford-borough/outdoor-events-and-festivals-0-0
300+ distinctive vehicles, motorcycles and scooters. FREE to public.

1 July 2023 to 2 July 2023
The Classic American Stars & Stripes Show
Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire
WA16 6QN
www.tattonstarsandstripes.com
Celebrating all things American, from Mustangs to Corvettes to American motorhomes.

2 July 2023
Festival of the Dead
Burghley House, Stamford
PE9 3JY
https://festivalofthedead.uk/
festivalofthedead@classiclineinsurance.co.uk
A celebration of car marques no longer with us.

6 July 2023 to 8 July 2023
Power Meet
Lidkoping, Sweden
www.bigmeet.com
The biggest ‘n’ baddest car show on the planet!
0046 707 962 757

14 July 2023 to 16 July 2023
Devon Cruisers Wheels Weekender
Riverside Caravan and Camping Park, South Molton, North Devon
EX36 3HQ
Camping, three nights’ live music – four bands and DJ. Cruise, Sunday Show n’ Shine, trophies.
07856 557982

16 July 2023
Field of Dreams Show
Riverside Caravan Park, Swansea
SA6 6QL
fieldofdreams2371@aol.com
Classic vehicle show supported by Swansea American Autos & AACUK. Free entry for exhibitors if pre-booked. Trade stands, food vendors, autojumble, boot sale, fun fair.
07521 400837

22 July 2023 to 23 July 2023
National Hot Rod, Custom & American Car Show
Lincolnshire Showground, Lincoln
LN2 2NA
www.hotrodandcustomshow.co.uk
admin@hotrodandcustomshow.co.uk
It’s back bigger and better than ever for 2023 with loads of traders already booked in. Offering indoor and outside trade and display areas and attracting thousands of vehicles each year. This is one event you really can’t afford to miss.

22 July 2023 to 23 July 2023
AAC UK Summer Nationals
Upton-Upon-Severn Rugby Club. Worcestershire
WR8 0JQ
http://www.aac-uk.com
All American vehicles welcome (including cars, bikes, trucks etc). £5 per vehicle, pay at the gate. Showground opens from 8am.
07881 404449

28 July 2023 to 30 July 2023
29th Mopar Euro Nationals
Santa Pod Raceway, Airfield Rd, Wellingborough
NN29 7XA
santapod.co.uk/mopar.php
Run What Ya Brung event for American muscle cars only featuring drag racing, Show & Shine, live music, traders and camping. The biggest muscle car doorslammer event in Europe.

30 July 2023
Rally of the Giants
Stonor Park, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
RG9 6HF
https://www.facebook.com/groups/178945102467618/
John@Allacc.Com
The legendary Rally of the Giants never disappoints, it’s an opportunity to see a wide variety of American vehicles ranging from 1920s up to present day. One of the best American car shows of the year.

4 August 2023 to 6 August 2023
Gloucestershire Vintage & Country Extravaganza
South Cerney Airfield, Northmoor Lane
GL7 5QD
www.glosvintageextravaganza.co.uk
rebecca@eventspr.co.uk
The show is regarded as one of the biggest and best Steam, vintage and countryside events in the UK. Set on an ex-wartime airfield, the sprawling show site covers around 200 acres and acts as a huge celebration of all modes of vintage transport

10 August 2023 to 13 August 2023
32nd NSRA Hot Rod Supernationals
Old Warden Park, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
SG18 9DX
www.nsra.org.uk
TRADE@NSRA.ORG.UK
NSRA’s major hot rod show of the year – weekend activities, entertainment, trade stalls and live music!

11 August 2023 to 13 August 2023
National Street Van Association 50th Anniversary Truck In
British Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwickshire
cv35 0bj
www.nsva.uk or https://www.facebook.com/groups/17886138773
nsvamembers@gmail.com
50th anniversary of the nsva, all vans welcome not just americans, weekend camping and sunday show n shine, music, bar and food on site with discount admission to the museum, come and party with the nsva, all welcome

12 August 2023 to 13 August 2023
Bridgwater Classic & Vintage Show
Morganians Rugby Club, Chedzoy Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset
TA7 8QW
bcvc2015@gmail.com
A very full show for all classic vehicles and American cars will be very welcome! Trade and craft stalls, a variety of entertainment and music through the day.
07919 351867

19 August 2023
Redhill Dream Cruise
Redhill, Surrey
RH1 1NP
https://www.instagram.com/redhillcruise/?hl=en
Old school Chelsea/Swedish style cruising the streets in classic American cars and trucks – there is a town centre route and a longer scenic route…

1 September 2023 to 3 September 2023
Saltfest Town Event
Pubs@gardeners-arms.com
WR9 8LB
https://www.facebook.com/saltfest2/
Pubs@gardeners-arms.com
Hello Saltfest Droitwich Town Festival in Vines Park WR9 8LB for 2023 Fri 1st Sat 2nd Sun 3rd Sept, attendance in 2022 22000 (twenty two thousand) we have hoping to have a 1950’s car theme rally at the festival would any members be interested in attending
07904 769155

1 September 2023 to 3 September 2023
Saltfest Town Event
Vines Park Droitwich WR9 8LB
WR9 8LB
https://www.facebook.com/saltfest2/
Pubs@gardeners-arms.com
Hello Saltfest Droitwich Town Festival in Vines Park WR9 8LB for 2023 Fri 1st Sat 2nd Sun 3rd Sept, attendance in 2022 22000 (twenty two thousand) we have hoping to have a 1950’s car theme rally at the festival would any members be interested in attending
07904 769154

9 September 2023 to 10 September 2023
2023 Charity Classic Car Extravaganza
Ryde Esplanade, Ryde
PO33 2HE
Entry is free to spectators, all we ask is if you see our charity collectors, please put some loose change in the box.

15 September 2023 to 17 September 2023
Isle of Man Festival of Motoring
Motor Museum, Jurby, Isle of Man
IM7 3BZ
https://www.iomfm.com/
events@iomfm.com
The theme for 2023 is “American Extravaganza” and will be the biggest gathering of American Classic & Sports cars ever seen in the Isle of Man, however as always ‘all marques’ are welcome!
01732 879153

15 September 2023 to 17 September 2023
Hot Rod Drags
Santa Pod Raceway, Airfield Rd, Wellingborough
NN29 7XA
www.nsra.org.uk
The usual, ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ formula with Pre ’73 RWYB, invited race classes, Wild Bunch, fireworks and much more.

17 September 2023
South Cheshire American and Classic Car Club
The Bleeding Wolf pub, Newcastle Road, Scholar Green, Stoke-on-Trent
ST7 3BQ
Free burger or hot dog to all entrants. Trophies, stalls, music. All cars, trucks and vans all welcome free of charge.
07901 923868

13 October 2023 to 14 October 2023
Viva Las Vegas
Orleans Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada
89103
www.redhotvegas.com
All night record hops Friday & Saturday. Burlesque Bingo Friday & Saturday. Pool party Saturday afternoon.

10 November 2023 to 11 November 2023
Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show
NEC, Birmingham
B40 1NT
www.necclassicmotorshow.com
The UK’s largest indoor classic event held in several halls and also the closing car show of the season.

30 December 2023
American Cars Wiltshire
The Milk Churn, Commerce Way, Melksham
SN12 6AD
www.facebook.com/groups/195632271030120
American Cars Wiltshire meet on the second Sunday of each month,all year round from noon to 2.30pm.
07709 101162

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Lancashire

Scotch Piper Classics
An informal weekly meeting of all kinds of classic cars, usually a good number of Americans. Held at the Scotch Piper Inn, Lydiate which is the oldest pub in Lancashire, with plenty of parking on the field to the rear. Hot and cold food available along with tea, coffee, beers and soft drinks. Every Monday evening, winter and summer, 6pm-9.30pm. Free entry. Scotch Piper Inn, Lydiate, Lancashire L39 4HD.

Lincolnshire

AACUK South Lincs area meet
Third Wednesday of the month at The Griffin Inn, Irnham, near Corby Glen, Lincolnshire. This is a monthly classic and American car meet, all welcome, come along and show your vehicle, whatever it is. Food and drink available. Informal monthly meet normally from April to October. From July 21, 2021, from 6.30pm at The Griffin Inn, Irnham. Tel 07752 375750.

Wiltshire – Melksham

American Car Wiltshire: see us on Facebook. The Milk Churn, Commerce Way, Melksham, SN12 6AD. All American vehicles welcome, the second Sunday of the month, 12pm to 3pm. For details, evening only: Simon 07809 396822 or John 07980 434503.

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