Turkey Creek Car and Motorcycle Show

Next date: Saturday, September 14, 2024 | 10:00 AM to 04:30 PM

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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. 

More than 60 awards!

All 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. Have a great car story? Submit your story in 500 words or less by August 31 to be featured in the Car Show Calendar! The story will be used in various promotional opportunities throughout the year. 

Have a classic car?  

Register

Volunteer

Events of this nature are not possible without volunteers!

Volunteers help with registration, traffic control, and parking.

Volunteer Application

Sponsors

Thanks to our 2024 Sponsors!

2024 Event Sponsors

Food Vendors

2024 Food Vendors

  • Eat Schmidt
  • Knights of Columbus
  • Polar Oasis

Spectator Parking

Spectators are encouraged to park in the following locations: 

5701 Merriam Drive (The former Irene B. French Community Center)
Access parking from Kessler Lane 

Waterfall Park, 5191 Merriam Drive
Follow the Turkey Creek Streamway Trail to the Car Show. 

Accessible parking is available at 58th Terrace and Hocker Drive.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Gold Level – $500

  • GOLD LEVEL EXCLUSIVE - Eligible for winner of $4,000 Grand Door Prize and/or $500 Young Gun Award winner to spend gift certificate in full or part at sponsoring business
  •  Logo included in all print promotional material, t-shirts, social media, event announcements and signage
  • Booth space day of event under Merriam Marketplace Pavilion 
  • Two current year Car and Motorcycle Show Calendar with logo prominently displayed on calendar jacket (2)
  • Two Car and Motorcycle Show T-shirts 

 

Silver Level Sponsor – $250

  • Business listed in all print promotional material, t-shirts, event announcements and signage 
  • Current year Car Show Calendar with logo displayed on 6 months
  • Car Show T-shirt 

 

Award Level Sponsor – $100

  • Business listed in all print promotional material, event announcements, and signage 
  • Current year Car Show Calendar with logo displayed on one month

 

Community Sponsor Level – $50

  • Business listed in all print promotional material

 

In-Kind / Door Prize Sponsor

  • Dollar Value of Sponsorship

 

Commitment Form

 

Birds eye view of Turkey Creek Car Show on Merriam Drive

When

  • Saturday, September 14, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 04:30 PM

Location

Merriam Marketplace, 5740 Merriam Dr., 66202, View Map

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Event Snapshot

Cost

Free for Spectators

Contact

Renee Nagle
913-322-5550
email

Vehicle Entry Fee

Pre-registration entry $25

Receive a dash plaque, t-shirt, and Car Show Calendar.

 

Day of Event entry $35

Subject to availability.

 

Register

Event Schedule

7:30 a.m. Parking lot opens

 

8 a.m. Pre-registration packet pickup 

 

8 a.m.–2 p.m. Event day registration 

 

3:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony 

2023 Award Winners

Award Winners(PDF, 188KB)

2023 Motoring Memories Winner

The story written by Richard Pururcker will be featured in the 2024 Calendar.

 

2023 Winning Story(PDF, 98KB)

 

 

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