Boats At The Barns
Before boats hit the water they’ll make a splash at the Gilmore Car Museum!
Open to all types, styles and sizes with a focus on antique & classic boats and engines - wooden, metal and fiberglass. Show off your pride and joy, project restoration or barn find. If your boat is over 25 years old, we want to see it.
kayak • canoe • amphicar • car top • ice boats • outboard motors • submarine • classic jet ski • fishing • hunting • power • racing • sail • folding & canvas boats
Please note, museum membership provides for free spectator admission, but not free participant or vendor admission. For show specific inquiries please contact Jim Holland by phone (269) 377-7756 or email jholland@alta-tech.com.
* If you are showing a boat, tickets for the outdoor Corks and Crafts event, featuring beer, wine, and spirits sampling, food, and live music, will be sold separately.
* If you are a spectator, admission to the Boats At The Barns show would allow a guest to attend the Vintage Travel Trailer Rally as well, but not Corks & Crafts. The Corks & Crafts ticket would have to be purchased separately.
Participants
- $20 registration per boat / motor or collection of motors
- Includes admission for 2 people (driver + guest)
- Includes admission to the museum
- Participant gate open from 8:00am to 12:00pm
- Pre-registration online recommended
Visitors
- Includes admission to the car show as well as the museum
- Adults / Seniors: $16
- Youth (ages 11-17): $11
- Children (10 and under): FREE
- Active Military (must present ID): FREE
- Consecutive two-day passes: $28
- Free parking
Vendors
- $25 per space
- Space size is approximately 20' x 30'
- Includes admission for 2 people (vendor + guest)
- Space assignments are on a first come, first serve basis
- Vendor gate open from 8:00am to 12:00pm
- Pre-registration online recommended
FAQs
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No. Much like going to a professional sporting event, you cannot get a refund because you can no longer make it. Guests are in charge of finding a person to purchase that ticket or giving it to someone else to use.
Tickets are non-refundable, but are transferable between persons.
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Yes, food and/or beverages is available for purchase.
George & Sally's Blue Moon Diner in open daily.
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Bringing outside food and/or beverages is prohibited.
Gilmore Car Museum relies on sales from food and beverage to stay in operation.
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Smoking is prohibited inside any buildings. The designated smoking area is outside while at least 25 feet away from buildings.
Smoking marijuana is strictly prohibited on museum grounds.
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Yes, we accept Visa, Discover, and Mastercard.
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Yes. Pets are allowed outside on museum grounds. Pets are not permitted in any building or gallery. All pets must be on a leash at all times and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pet.
