DeutscheMarques Oktoberfest, Color Tour & Market
Prost!
It's back again - a fun fall gathering for the entire family! DeutscheMarques is hosting Oktoberfest at the Gilmore Car Museum!
- Beer Hall: The Beer Hall is open from 10:30am to 4:00pm.
- Costume Contest: There will be trophies for the best traditional-dressed gentleman, lady, child and family.
- German Car Color Tour: Departs at 10:00am, preceded by a brief drivers meeting. Tours leave every 20 mins thereafter for each of the four registered groups. Participants should listen for the announcements on departures. Visit DeutscheMarques FB for more info and future updates on the tour.
- Oktoberfest Market – Handmade Crafts, Antique & Swap Meet!
There will be German food, German beer and the ever popular DeutscheMarques Oom-Pah band. And – of course – your beautiful German cars. You're encouraged to dress the part as well! There will be trophies for the best traditional-dressed, child, couple, gentleman and lady. Fun for the entire family!
Oktoberfest Market
Join us for our 2nd annual Oktoberfest Market, featuring a curated mix of talented vendors offering handcrafted goods, vintage and antique treasures, collectibles, and specialty items. This lively market takes place alongside our Oktoberfest celebration, creating a festive atmosphere for both shoppers and vendors.
Vendor Details:
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Location: The Summer House Lawn
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Booth Fee: $50
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Space Size: 20' x 20'
Includes admission for 2 people (vendor + guest)
Includes admission to the museum as well as the show
Interested in being a vendor?
Please email info@gilmorecarmuseum.org with photos and a brief description of the items you make or sell.
Participants
- $35 per vehicle
- Includes admission for 2 people (driver + guest)
- Includes admission to the museum
- Participant gate open from 8:00am from 12:00pm
- Pre-registration online is recommended
Participants
- $25 per vehicle
- Includes admission for 2 people (driver + guest)
- Includes admission to the museum
- Participant gate open from 8:00am from 12:00pm
- Pre-registration online is recommended
- MUST show membership card at the show gate
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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Friendly dogs on a leash are welcome in all outdoor areas.
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No, much like going to a Detroit Tigers game, you cannot get a refund simply because you can no longer make it. You are in charge of finding a person to purchase that ticket from you 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 beverage is available for purchase. German food will be available through the diner and the diner will have a limited menu of their regular offerings for the day.
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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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Yes, we accept Visa, Discover, and Mastercard.
