Event LocationAllen Road between Southfield and Roosevelt in Downtown Allen Park
Event DescriptionJoin over 250 vintage cars for a FREE night of fun. Dash plaques to the first 250 exibitors. Trophies, music, refreshments, door prizes and more! ALL cool cars welcome: special section for cars 1984 and newer. Registration 4 - 5:15 p.m. Rain date Wednesday, June 26.
Event LocationGilmore Car Museum, Hickory Corners, MI
Event DescriptionJoin us for our 3rd Annual ULTIMATE All-Year Truck Show and Swap Meet! This show is open to Every type and ALL YEARS of Trucks - Antique, Vintage, Military, Emergency, Commercial, Pickup trucks, Utility vehicles, Semis are ALL welcome to the Museum's show field. Spectator Admission: $14.00/person, children 11 and under free Exhibitor / Show A Truck: $10/truck, includes admission for 2 people with vehicle Vendor Admission:$20.00 per space (approx. 20’ x 20’), includes admission for 2 people Space assignments on first-come, first-serve basis Early Set-up: Friday afternoon, Saturday 7:30 am
Event LocationCrossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad
Event DescriptionJoin us for the 47th annual Sloan Museum Auto Fair, presented by Genisys Credit Union! The event returns to Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad this year while Sloan Museum is under renovation—following rave reviews of last year's event in this historic, fun, and family-friendly setting. We hope you'll join us! Sloan Museum Auto Fair is made possible through the support of community members who care about historic vehicles and Flint’s automotive history. Proceeds from the event support the acquisition, restoration, and maintenance of Sloan Museum’s important collection of vehicles and automobile archives that are significant to Flint and Genesee County. Admission is $7 for adults. Children 11 and younger are admitted free of charge. Vehicle registration is available at SloanAutoFair.com. Register before June 16 and save $5.
Event TitleWings and Wheels at Historic Willow Run
Event Date(s)June 23, 2019 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Event LocationWillow Run Airport, Ypsilanti, MI
Event DescriptionJoin us this Sunday to check out some historic aircraft's and rare automobiles. This event will go on, rain or shine! Tickets purchased in advance $20, $25 at the door, kids 15 & under are free.
Event DescriptionCamaro Superfest is a weekend activity featuring the nation's largest, longest-running, and friendliest all-Camaro car show. The car show itself takes place at Riverside Park in Ypsilanti on Saturday and Sunday. There are also additonal activities planned for Thursday evening, Friday, and Friday Evening. Those extra activities are available only to registered participants. Bring your Camaro (driven or trailered) and arrive whenever you'd like during the day on Saturday and/or Sunday. Show hours are 8:00 am - 4:00 pm both days, with awards being presented Sunday afternoon at 2:00. We welcome ALL Camaros regardless of age or condition. Spectators who are not showing Camaros can park in Ypsilanti (in historic Depot Town) and walk in for FREE.
Event LocationMain, Liberty and Washington St., Ann Arbor, MI
Event DescriptionBill Crispen Chevrolet and the Main Street Area Association present the 24th Annual Rolling Sculpture Car Show. Taking place on Main, Liberty and Washington streets in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor, the Rolling Sculpture Car Show is a one of kind experience for the car enthusiast. All cars are welcome to exhibit at the Show. Exhibitors pre-register vehicles, $20. Show cars enter on Washington Street at Fifth. The event itself is free and open to the public. Spectators enjoy the energy of more than 300 exotic, antique, classic, and one of a kind cars. Plenty of public parking is available in all structures and surface lots. Visit www.a2dda.org for parking options.
Event LocationGilmore Car Museum, Hickory Corners, MI
Event DescriptionJoin us for the 2nd Annual Corvette Show & Swap Meet on Sunday, July 21st from 9:00am-4:00pm. Dash plaques to all pre-registered cars and to the first 100 after! Car themed lawn games behind the Shell Station including a hub cap and piston ring toss.
Event Title"Mopars at the Red Barns" Show & Swap Meet
Event Date(s)July 27, 2019 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Event LocationGilmore Car Museum, Hickory Corners, MI
Event DescriptionThe 31st Annual MOPARS at the Red Barns Show and Swap Meet , sponsored by the Western Michigan Mopar Club, will be sure to please as West Michigan’s largest all-Chrysler products car show, featuring over 350 muscle cars plus antiques and special interest vehicles! The exhibitor gate opens at 8:00am on Saturday and the show begins at 9:00am. Show vehicles can park by class or in the fun field. Early swap meet setup is from 5 to 7 pm on Friday evening. The WMMC does not hold pre-registration, spaces will be available on a first come first serve basis, but with 90-acres there is plenty of room for everyone! The swap meet and craft area saw over 100 vendors including a large car corral. New and used parts galore, die cast, collectibles, tools, crafts and more.
Event DescriptionThe 27th Annual Car Capital Auto Show will bring out hundreds of cars and trucks for a day of cruising, fun and entertainment! 64 Vehicle Classes 100% 3rd Party Judged Show $5,000 Awards Budget
Event TitleCambridge Junction Historic State Park - Vintage Car Show
Event Date(s)July 28, 2019 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Event LocationCambridge Junction Historic State Park, Brooklyn, MI
Event DescriptionClassic and antique cars and trucks (pre-1980) are shown off to their best advantage against the rolling hills and historic buildings of Cambridge Junction Historic State Park. While you're admiring the vintage vehicles, you'll hear stories about the cars and where they've traveled. General admission to the car show and tours of the historic buildings are free of charge; a Recreation Passport is required for park entry.
Event TitleRed Barns Spectacular Car Show & Swap Meet
Event Date(s)August 3, 2019 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Event LocationGilmore Car Museum, Hickory Corners, MI
Event DescriptionBrought to you by the Kalamazoo Antique Auto Restorers Club, the RED BARNS SPECTACULAR is the most anticipated show of the season. Hailed as the regions “Grand Daddy” of antique, classic and special interest car shows, it is One BIG Day, Two HUGE Shows --a Judged Show field & Driver’s Choice Show field. Both are open to any vehicle 25 years or older, including cars, trucks, commercial vehicles, vintage campers, military vehicles, fire trucks and boats! More that 1,200 show vehicles will be on the show field, along with special areas for antique campers brought to you by the Tin Can Tourists, cars for sale, antique boats and vintage bicycles. Plus, check out over 380 Swap Meet Vendors Onsite and shop for those hard to find car parts, tools, literature, antiques, arts, crafts and more in the Season’s Largest Swap Meet! For more information, check out the Red Barns Spectacular's Facebook page.
Event TitleLincoln Homecoming Weekend- Lincoln, Mercury, Ford & Edsel
Event Date(s)August 10-11, 2019 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Event LocationLincoln Motorcar Heritage Museum, Hickory Corners, MI
Event DescriptionThe Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum will host their 6th annual Lincoln Homecoming Meet on the campus of the Gilmore Car Museum. All admission proceeds will benefit the Lincoln Motor Car Heritage Museum foundation.
Event TitleRelix Root Traditional Hot Rods & Customs Show
Event Date(s)August 17, 2019 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Event LocationGilmore Car Museum, Hickory Corners, MI
Event DescriptionHead out to the Gilmore Car Museum for an event you won’t forget -- the 11th Annual Traditional Hot Rods, Customs, and Motorcycle Show! You WON’T find neon lights, billet wheels or modern megawatt stereos on these relics, just good old fashion hot rods like they built them in the 1940s, ’50s and early ’60s. Plus, check out live bands, enjoy the pin-up contest, and more throughout the day! For more information, please visit www.relixriot.com or visit the Relix Riot Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/RELIXRIOT/.
Event LocationGilmore Car Museum, Hickory Corners. MI
Event DescriptionEnjoy the company of the Pierce-Arrow Society as they celebrate their 16th Annual Pierce-Arrow Gathering at Gilmore, held Sunday August 25, 2019 with their annual Showing at the Museum . This special day will draw Pierce-Arrow Society members and and their Pierce-Arrows, America's Premier Luxury cars built in Buffalo, NY between 1901-1938. For more information please visit www.pierce-arrowmuseum.org or call Dave Stevens at (231) 740-6610. Regular Admission Rates Apply: $15/adults $10/children ages 7-17 Free/children ages 6 and under
Event TitleMotorCities Automotive Heritage New Center Walking Tour -- June
Event Date(s)June 25, 2019 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Event LocationTechTown- 440 Burroughs St, Detroit, MI
Event DescriptionAlthough the Model T was famously produced off Woodward Avenue in Highland Park, the birthplace and ideation of the Model T happened right in Detroit’s New Center and Milwaukee Junction neighborhoods. On this walking tour, we will experience the past, present and future of this iconic Detroit area, going back in time with a visit into the Piquette Plant itself and speak with the innovators who now call these neighborhoods home. Stops include: Piquette Plant Milwaukee Junction neighborhood Pingree Detroit Woodward Retail Corridor and other new developments This tour series is generously sponsored by MotorCities Automotive Heritage Area. Tour begins promptly at 2:00pm. Please allow yourself a sufficient amount of time to find parking and arrive at the location. For groups of 10 or more, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for accommodations.
Event DescriptionDiscover how Detroit became the center of industry on this tour. The tour takes in the Globe Building, Dequindre Cut, Packard Plant, the GM Detroit-Hamtramck (Poletown) Assembly Plant, Milwaukee Junction, New Center (old GM Headquarters and Fisher Building), and TechTown, where we will learn how industry is evolving with advanced technology. On the return trip, we will pass the Michigan Theatre, the location of Ford’s original workshop, the Bagley Garage. This tour includes an extended stop with a docent-led tour of the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant. Community Partner: Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Ride Distance: approximately 15 miles Tour price: $35.00 | with bike rental: $45.00 Max of 15 riders per tour
Event TitleMotorCities Automotive Heritage New Center Walking Tour -- July
Event Date(s)July 30, 2019 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Event LocationTechTown- 440 Burroughs St., Detroit, MI
Event DescriptionAlthough the Model T was famously produced off Woodward Avenue in Highland Park, the birthplace and ideation of the Model T happened right in Detroit’s New Center and Milwaukee Junction neighborhoods. On this walking tour, we will experience the past, present and future of this iconic Detroit area, going back in time with a visit into the Piquette Plant itself and speak with the innovators who now call these neighborhoods home. Stops include: Piquette Plant Milwaukee Junction neighborhood Pingree Detroit Woodward Retail Corridor and other new developments This tour series is generously sponsored by MotorCities Automotive Heritage Area. Tour begins promptly at 2:00pm. Please allow yourself a sufficient amount of time to find parking and arrive at the location. For groups of 10 or more, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for accommodations.
Event DescriptionDiscover how Detroit became the center of industry on this tour. The tour takes in the Globe Building, Dequindre Cut, Packard Plant, the GM Detroit-Hamtramck (Poletown) Assembly Plant, Milwaukee Junction, New Center (old GM Headquarters and Fisher Building), and TechTown, where we will learn how industry is evolving with advanced technology. On the return trip, we will pass the Michigan Theatre, the location of Ford’s original workshop, the Bagley Garage. This tour includes an extended stop with a docent-led tour of the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant. Community Partner: Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Ride Distance: approximately 15 miles Tour price: $35.00 | with bike rental: $45.00 Max of 15 riders per tour
Event TitleMotorCities Automotive Heritage New Center Walking Tour -- August
Event Date(s)August 27, 2019 2p.m. - 4 p.m.
Event LocationTechTown- 440 Burroughs St., Detroit, MI
Event DescriptionAlthough the Model T was famously produced off Woodward Avenue in Highland Park, the birthplace and ideation of the Model T happened right in Detroit’s New Center and Milwaukee Junction neighborhoods. On this walking tour, we will experience the past, present and future of this iconic Detroit area, going back in time with a visit into the Piquette Plant itself and speak with the innovators who now call these neighborhoods home. Stops include: Piquette Plant Milwaukee Junction neighborhood Pingree Detroit Woodward Retail Corridor and other new developments This tour series is generously sponsored by MotorCities Automotive Heritage Area. Tour begins promptly at 2:00pm. Please allow yourself a sufficient amount of time to find parking and arrive at the location. For groups of 10 or more, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for accommodations.
Event TitleAuto Heritage Bicycle Tour -- September
Event Date(s)September 21, 2019 10 a.m.
Event LocationWheelhouse Detroit Bike Shop
Event DescriptionDiscover how Detroit became the center of industry on this tour. The tour takes in the Globe Building, Dequindre Cut, Packard Plant, the GM Detroit-Hamtramck (Poletown) Assembly Plant, Milwaukee Junction, New Center (old GM Headquarters and Fisher Building), and TechTown, where we will learn how industry is evolving with advanced technology. On the return trip, we will pass the Michigan Theatre, the location of Ford’s original workshop, the Bagley Garage. This tour includes an extended stop with a docent-led tour of the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant. Community Partner: Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Ride Distance: approximately 15 miles Tour price: $35.00 | with bike rental: $45.00 Max of 15 riders per tour
Event TitleMotorCities Automotive Heritage New Center Walking Tour -- September
Event Date(s)September 24, 2019 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Event LocationTechTown- 440 Burroughs St., Detroit, MI
Event DescriptionAlthough the Model T was famously produced off Woodward Avenue in Highland Park, the birthplace and ideation of the Model T happened right in Detroit’s New Center and Milwaukee Junction neighborhoods. On this walking tour, we will experience the past, present and future of this iconic Detroit area, going back in time with a visit into the Piquette Plant itself and speak with the innovators who now call these neighborhoods home. Stops include: Piquette Plant Milwaukee Junction neighborhood Pingree Detroit Woodward Retail Corridor and other new developments This tour series is generously sponsored by MotorCities Automotive Heritage Area. Tour begins promptly at 2:00pm. Please allow yourself a sufficient amount of time to find parking and arrive at the location. For groups of 10 or more, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for accommodations.
Event DescriptionDiscover how Detroit became the center of industry on this tour. The tour takes in the Globe Building, Dequindre Cut, Packard Plant, the GM Detroit-Hamtramck (Poletown) Assembly Plant, Milwaukee Junction, New Center (old GM Headquarters and Fisher Building), and TechTown, where we will learn how industry is evolving with advanced technology. On the return trip, we will pass the Michigan Theatre, the location of Ford’s original workshop, the Bagley Garage. This tour includes an extended stop with a docent-led tour of the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant. Community Partner: Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Ride Distance: approximately 15 miles Tour price: $35.00 | with bike rental: $45.00 Max of 15 riders per tour
Event DescriptionExplore the "coming of age" story of the automobile during the first decades of the 20th Century from the vantage point of Detroit’s Woodward Corridor. Beginning in a forgotten industrial district called Milwaukee Junction, Tinkers to Titans visits the seminal roots of iconic car companies such as Ford, Studebaker, EMF, Packard, Nash, Brush, Dodge, and Anderson Detroit Electric. From the Junction, the tour travels north to Highland Park where Ford Motor Company built the first automated assembly line. The tour wraps in the upscale neighborhood of Boston Edison where the early auto titans built their first mansions over 100 years ago.
Event DescriptionPaddling Time: 2 Hours, following 30 minutes of gear fitting and safety talk. Route Classification: Intermediate Paddle – Paddler should be comfortable in active water due to the potential paddling conditions, caused by wind and waves. Route: Paddle from Grayhaven Mooring Facility in protected canals to the where the Fisher Mansion is located. Then paddle up the Detroit River a short distance to what has been called the “Venice of Detroit”. Then the return trip to Grayhaven Mooring Facility downstream on the Detroit River. Meeting Location: Grayhaven Mooring Facility, Detroit, Michigan Requirements: All personal kayaks must be 12′ long or longer and have double bulkheads or be sit-on-tops. All paddlers must have a life jacket on and zipped for the duration of the paddle. We do not allow alcoholic beverages and we will not allow anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol to paddle. No smoking is allowed on our tours. These requirements are for your safety and the safety of the group. Minimum Age: 14 years old. 14 – 18 year olds must be accompanied with an adult on the water. Parking: At the launch site there is free parking in the secured gated area of Grayhaven Mooring Facility. Cost: $50 Per Person For Kayak Rental – All Riverside Kayak Connection kayaks for tours are single sit-inside kayaks. When registering please provide your height and weight so that we bring an appropriate kayak. $30 Per Person With Own Kayak – We require personal kayaks to be at least 12′ long and have double bulk-heads or be a sit-on-top. Information on bulkheads. Registration: All of our tours require pre-registration. Our tours frequently fill up so register early. If you would like to be on the wait list for a full tour please email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Cancellation Policy: If for any reason you have to cancel your reservation or change the date of your booking, please call at least 48 hours prior to the tour for a full refund. If we have to cancel due to weather conditions we will offer a full refund or reschedule your reservation. Private Tours: We can also book private tours. Please contact us for availability.
