Old Car Festival
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Celebrate the 75th anniversary of America's longest-running antique car show.
Hundreds of vehicles from the 1890s through 1932 arrive from across the country to be perfectly set in the place where American history comes alive. Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village is a rousing ride, epitomizing the earnest optimism of the American Dream from the turn of the century to the Great Depression.
Wander through the village to meet the owners who've passionately preserved these treasured machines. Watch drivers engage in games of skill, listen to the distinctive sounds of century-old vehicles, or sit back and enjoy expert insights while drivers motor through the Pass-in-Review parade. This weekend is your chance to become immersed in the moving stories of the early automotive era — a true automobile lover's dream, as electric-, steam- and gas-powered engines are constantly in motion around you.
Ragtime America and the Jazz Age come to life with two days of historically inspired street food, music, dancing and activities. Stay late Saturday evening for the Gaslight Parade of Cars, dancing with the River Raisin Ragtime Revue and a Dixieland-style parade.
CELEBRATING OLD CAR FESTIVAL’S 75TH ANNIVERSARY
In 1951, vintage vehicle owners gathered in Greenfield Village for the first time to relive motoring’s earliest days. Seventy-five years later, Old Car Festival remains an annual tradition for generations of automotive enthusiasts and is the longest-running antique automobile show in the United States. We celebrate Old Car Festival’s diamond anniversary in 2026 by honoring the people, traditions and motor vehicles that have defined this special event for three quarters of a century.
YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES
Immersive historic vignettes
Hundreds of historic autos, trucks, motorcycles and bicycles
Historically inspired street food
Live music and dancing with the River Raisin Ragtime Revue
Car talks with passionate owners, automotive historians and experts
Pass-in-Review parade
Special demonstrations
Awards showcasing the best restored and unrestored cars
Model T assembly team
Saturday evening Gaslight Parade of Cars with kerosene and early electric lamps, capped with a Dixieland-style parade
This event is Driven by Hagerty.
Old Car Festival is free for members or included with village admission. Members enjoy access to seasonal events like Old Car Festival, plus free general admission to the museum and village, discounts on shopping and dining, free traditional films at Giant Screen Experience, free parking and more. Become a member at THF.org/membership.
Hundreds of vehicles from the 1890s through 1932 arrive from across the country to be perfectly set in the place where American history comes alive. Old Car Festival in Greenfield Village is a rousing ride, epitomizing the earnest optimism of the American Dream from the turn of the century to the Great Depression.
Wander through the village to meet the owners who've passionately preserved these treasured machines. Watch drivers engage in games of skill, listen to the distinctive sounds of century-old vehicles, or sit back and enjoy expert insights while drivers motor through the Pass-in-Review parade. This weekend is your chance to become immersed in the moving stories of the early automotive era — a true automobile lover's dream, as electric-, steam- and gas-powered engines are constantly in motion around you.
Ragtime America and the Jazz Age come to life with two days of historically inspired street food, music, dancing and activities. Stay late Saturday evening for the Gaslight Parade of Cars, dancing with the River Raisin Ragtime Revue and a Dixieland-style parade.
CELEBRATING OLD CAR FESTIVAL’S 75TH ANNIVERSARY
In 1951, vintage vehicle owners gathered in Greenfield Village for the first time to relive motoring’s earliest days. Seventy-five years later, Old Car Festival remains an annual tradition for generations of automotive enthusiasts and is the longest-running antique automobile show in the United States. We celebrate Old Car Festival’s diamond anniversary in 2026 by honoring the people, traditions and motor vehicles that have defined this special event for three quarters of a century.
YOUR EXPERIENCE INCLUDES
Immersive historic vignettes
Hundreds of historic autos, trucks, motorcycles and bicycles
Historically inspired street food
Live music and dancing with the River Raisin Ragtime Revue
Car talks with passionate owners, automotive historians and experts
Pass-in-Review parade
Special demonstrations
Awards showcasing the best restored and unrestored cars
Model T assembly team
Saturday evening Gaslight Parade of Cars with kerosene and early electric lamps, capped with a Dixieland-style parade
This event is Driven by Hagerty.
Old Car Festival is free for members or included with village admission. Members enjoy access to seasonal events like Old Car Festival, plus free general admission to the museum and village, discounts on shopping and dining, free traditional films at Giant Screen Experience, free parking and more. Become a member at THF.org/membership.
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Where is it happening?
Greenfield Village, 20900 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI 48124-5029, United States
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Host or PublisherThe Henry Ford
