Diamonds in the Rust
Diamonds in the Rust is a car show for the overlooked, the unloved, and the unapologetically imperfect. This is where rust buckets, patinaed survivors, forgotten barn finds, and original unrestored vehicles finally get their moment. No trailer queens. No six-figure builds. No mirrors under the chassis.
These are the cars that worked for a living, sat for decades behind barns, or survived purely by luck without ever being “improved.” Patina is earned here. Rust is respected. Wear tells the story.
If your car leaks a little, rattles a lot, or still wears its factory flaws with pride—you’re home. Diamonds in the Rust isn’t about perfection. It’s about authenticity. It’s the anti–car show of car shows.
* Please note museum memberships provide for free spectator admission, but not free participant or vendor admission.
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
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
Vendors
- $50 per space
- Space size is approximately 20' x 20'
- Includes admission for 2 people (vendor + guest)
- Includes admission to the museum
- Space assignments are on a first come, first serve basis
- Vendor gate open from 12:00pm to 5:00pm Friday and 7:00am to 12:00pm Saturday
- Pre-registration online recommended
- Online registration is open until the Thursday before the show. There will be no day of vendor registration, so secure your spot today. Registration is open until 11:59pm on Friday.
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. Use of golf carts without prior permission from the Gilmore Car Museum is prohibited.
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No. Political and religious advertisements are not allowed on our campus.
