Next date: Saturday, September 14, 2024 | 10:00 AM to 04:30 PM
Since 2001, this annual event, held rain or shine, draws thousands of spectators as well as over 250 classic cars, hot rods, street rods, antique cars, trucks and custom motorcycles. Held high above Turkey Creek in beautiful downtown Merriam at the Merriam Marketplace, activities of the day include music, door prizes, and concessions.
Car show entries have a chance to win the Grand Prize drawing of a $4,000 gift certificate. Participants under 25 are eligible for the "Young Gun Award" - a $500 gift certificate. There are over 60 awards including "Motoring Memories". Submit your car story in 500 words or less by August 31. The winner will be featured in the Car Show Calendar and the story will be used in various promotional opportunities throughout the year.
Have a classic vehicle?
Registration
Events of this nature are not possible without volunteers!
Volunteers help with registration, traffic control, and parking.
Volunteer Application
Thanks to our 2023 Sponsors!
2023 Food Vendors
Eat Schmidt
Knights of Columbus
Taco TAGO
Polar Oasis
Spectators are encouraged to park in the following locations:
Accessible parking is available at 58th Terrace and Hocker Drive.
5701 Merriam Drive - The former Irene B. French Community Center
Access parking from Kessler Ln
Waterfall Park 5191 Merriam Drive
Follow the Turkey Creek Streamway Trail to the Car Show.
Gold Level $500
Silver Level Sponsor $250
Award Level Sponsor $100
Community Sponsor Level $50
In-Kind / Door Prize Sponsor
Commitment Form
Merriam Marketplace, 5740 Merriam Dr., 66202, View Map
5740 Merriam Dr. , 66202
Free for Spectators
Pre-registration entry $25
Receive a dash plaque, t-shirt, and Car Show Calendar.
Day of Event entry $35
Subject to availability.
Parking Lot opens at 7:30 a.m.
Pre-registration packet pickup 8 a.m.
Event day registration 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Awards Ceremony 3:30 p.m.
Award Winners(PDF, 188KB)
The story written by Richard Pururcker will be featured in the 2024 Calendar.
2023 Winning Story(PDF, 98KB)