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 – Craft, 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!
A $35 donation (cash preferred) to the Gilmore Car Museum will be collected at the gate. That admits your German car, driver and first passenger – AND it includes full museum admission! Additional museum admissions are $25 each for adults. This event raises funds for the Gilmore Car Museum. For more information contact board members of DeutscheMarques at DeutscheMarquesShow@gmail.com.
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New this year! Oktoberfest Market – Craft, Antique & Swap Meet!
Vendors feature a mix of handcrafted goods, vintage finds, and specialty items including:
- Art & Decor: laser-engraved wood, wall décor, fluid art, hand-painted ornaments, and upcycled lamps
- Jewelry & Accessories: permanent jewelry, beaded and stone pieces, handworked wire, and custom burned hats
- Home & Lifestyle: candles, car fresheners, bath and body products, goat milk soap, essential oils, and infusion kits
- Textiles & Apparel: handmade clothing, cozy capes, quilts, sewn accessories, hats, scarves, and shirts pressed on site
- Food & Treats: cake pops, cookies, and cocktail kits
- Vintage & Repurposed: antiques, collectible décor, turned wood, and stained-glass items
- Creative Crafts: 3D printed toys, sublimation cups and keychains, quotes for home, rock ornaments, and baby gifts
Participants
- Suggested $35 donation at the gate (cash preferred) will be collected at the gate
- Includes German car, driver and passenger
- Gate opens at 9:00am
- Color Tour leaves at 10:00am - visit DeutscheMarques FB for more info
- Beer Hall open from 10:30am to 4:00pm
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.
