Congress of Motorcars & Family Day
Celebrating the first 50 years of the automobile
Congress of Motorcars & Family Day is an event the entire family will enjoy, featuring vintage car rides and carnival games, pre-1942 pass in vehicles, slot car racing from 10:00am - 1:00pm, crank start demonstration, 1 and 2 cylinder races, roaming music from Old Thyme Harmony barbershop quartet, and $1 regular hot dogs (excludes specialty dogs).
This show is only open to pre-1942 vehicles. Only original, stock-appearing vehicles are eligible to participate. No modified or hot rod style vehicles, please.
Dash plaques given to the first 200 show vehicles to enter the gate!
* Please note museum memberships provide for free spectator admission, but not free participant or vendor admission.
Participants
- FREE for pre-1942 vehicles - includes driving tour on Friday and show on Saturday
- Includes admission for 2 people (driver + guest) for both days
- Includes admission to museum
- Participant gate open from 8:00am to 12:00pm
- Pre-registration online recommended
Visitors
- Includes admission to the museum as well as the show
- Adults / Seniors: $20
- Youth (ages 11-17): $12
- Children (10 and under): FREE
- Active Military (must present ID): FREE
- Adult two-day passes: $36
- Youth two-day passes: $20
- Free parking
Vendors
- $25 per space
- Space size is approximately 20' x 20'
- 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
Classic Car Driving Tour
The Gilmore Car Museum will take you on a guided tour through the picturesque backroads of Southwest Michigan with a few fun stops along the way. To participate, simply show-up at the museum in your pre-1942 car at 8:00am on Friday. We hit the road promptly at 9:00am and return around 4:00pm.
- Take a guided tour of historic Pine Creek Indian Reservation
- Show your classic car to the students of the Factoryville Christian School
- Enjoy lunch at any one of three different establishments in the quaint town of Mendon
- Finish the tour back on the grounds of the Gilmore Car Museum
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.
