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 2023, 586 gleaming German cars were on display at the Gilmore Car Museum. The annual event attracts thousands of visitors. All years welcome!
*** Pre-registration has closed in order for us to professionally print 400 dash cards for those already registered. You can still register your car on-site the day of the show, July 13.
Gates for show cars open at 8:00 am. $20 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:
- Audi Grand Rapids
- Orrin B. Hayes Mercedes-Benz
- Sharpe BMW
- Porsche Grand Rapids
- Spring Valley Motors (VW)
Entertainment Sponsor:
Additional Sponsors:
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.
Participants
Pre-registration has closed in order for us to professionally print 400 dash cards for those already registered. You can still register your car on-site the day of the show, July 13.
Gates for show cars open at 8:00 am. $20 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!
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
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.