DeutscheMarques
German engineering.
Bring your friends and family to the largest all-German car show in America! This car show will feature all of your favorite German marques and everything from daily drivers to weekend treasures, including Audi, BMW, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen.
In 2024, we had just shy of 650 gleaming German cars were on display at the Gilmore Car Museum. The annual event attracts thousands of visitors. All years welcome!
Gates for show cars open at 8:00 am. $30 covers the car, driver and one passenger. Additional passengers at regular museum admission rates.
Judging begins at 11:30 am and awards are scheduled to be announced at 2:00 pm. You must be present to win!
Exclusive Marque Sponsors:
- The Speed Collection (Audi)
- Sharpe (BMW)
- LaFontaine Automotive Group (Mercedes Benz)
- Euro Autowerks (Porsche)
- Spring Valley Motors (VW)
Additional Sponsors:
- Fresh Coast Auto Detail
- German Auto Services
- Open Road Insurance
- Hagerty Insurance/ Ayers Agency
- Foreign Car Services
- Bob and Kay’s Auto Wash
For more information regarding the German auto show at the Gilmore Car Museum, please call Michael Betz with the DeutscheMarques at (616) 460-8880, send an email to DeutscheMarquesShow@gmail.com, visit DeutscheMarques online, or visit the club on Facebook.
* Please note museum memberships provide for free spectator admission, but not free participant or vendor admission.
**All vendors must be approved by DeutscheMarques prior to the show.
Participants
Registration will close two weeks prior to the show in order to professionally print dash cards, suitable for framing. Until then, you can pre-register at https://forms.gle/AvLgzmggD9bokfif9 and you can still register your car on-site the day of the show.
As a German car show, motorcycles are not admitted. DeutscheMarques defines a “German car” as any automobile manufactured by a recognized German marque. Minis and Chrysler Crossfires do not qualify.
For Sale signs are not allowed, and there is no swap meet. All sponsors and vendors must be approved by DeutscheMarques prior to the show.
Gates for show cars open at 8:00 am. NO early entries. $30 covers the car, driver and one passenger. Additional passengers at regular museum admission rates. The gate closes at 12:00 sharp. No exceptions.
Judging begins at 11:30. Awards are scheduled to be announced at 2:00 pm. You must be present to win.
Visitors
- Includes admission to the museum as well as the show
- Adults / Seniors: $25
- Youth (ages 11-17): $15
- Children (10 and under): FREE
- Active Military (must present ID): FREE
- Free parking
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.
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No. Political and religious advertisements are not allowed on our campus.
