Mid-Atlantic Regional British Car Events

Shows and events of interest to classic British car enthusiasts in the Mid-Atlantic region. (Washington D.C., Virginia, Maryland). CLICK ON THE NAME OF THE EVENT for more information and map links. Web links have full details and registration forms, which many events have available online. Always confirm dates, times and other details with event organizers. This calendar is maintained by the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the North American MGA Register at mga-midatlantic.org.

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BRITISH CAR WEEK

A time set aside nationwide as a recognition of classic British cars. Get your car out and drive it! Summary: This special extended awareness week is a calling for all British car owners to get their machines out of the garage and onto the roads and byways throughout their little corner of the world, and give these timely classics of the past the exposure they deserve. While not only heightening the awareness of these somewhat forgotten vehicles of the past, they will help assure their preservation for many years to come for future enthusiasts to cherish. RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Club/Event Website: http://www.britishcarweek.org. Email: sportycars@britishcarweek.org. Saturday, May 31, 2025 – Sunday, June 8, 2025. Everywhere!

30th Annual RED MILL BRITISH CAR DAY

Hosted by: Austin Healey Sports & Touring Club — North Jersey Region. Summary: The 30th Red Mill British Car Day at the historic Red Mill Museum Village moves to Sunday this year. With space for a display of 100 British cars and motorcycles, award classes will be determined by make and model of vehicles registered. In addition there will be a Best in Show and a People’s Choice Award based on the votes of spectators. There will also be a picnic basket competition. All vehicles MUST be pre-registered, as space is limited. The Good Humor ice cream truck will be on the grounds. B… RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Rain date: NO RAIN DATE THIS YEAR. Advance Registration: $25 received by May 25. Registration: $30 after May 25. Spectator Admission: $12 with discounts for seniors, veterans and children. Benefits Red Mill Museum Village. Proceeds Benefit: Red Mill Museum Village. Registration Form: https://austin-healey-stc.org/redmill.html. Club/Event Website: https://austin-healey-stc.org/redmill.html. Venue information: http://www.theredmill.org/. Directions: Lodging suggestions: Clinton Holiday Inn Select (908) 735-5111 or the Hampton Inn (908) 713-4800. Both less than one mile from show ground. Email: healey4459@gmail.com. Phone: 973-525-9054. Sunday, June 1, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Red Mill Museum Village, 56 Main St. Clinton, NJ.

NORTH AMERICAN MGA REGISTER GT-50

RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Hosted by: North American MGA Register. Summary: The North American MGA Register holds its 50th annual national Get Together (GT) on the Lake Michigan shore, this year celebrating 70 years of the MGA. Four days of drives, tours, meals, auctions, tech sessions, breakfasts, and of course, the car show and awards banquet. All MGs — and other British cars as well — are welcome. Car show Wednesday on the grounds of the former Traverse City State Hospital, which will be open  for tours during the show. Schedule: Monday — First Timers and Welcome receptions Tuesday — Winery Tour, Pig Roast Wednesday — Car show Thursday — Awards Dinner. Registration: https://wddesigns3.org/NAMGARRegalia/?page_id=6018. Club/Event Website: https://namgar.com/events/. Venue information: https://www.greatwolf.com/traverse-city. Email: gt_registration@namgar.com. Monday, June 2, 2025 – Friday, June 6, 2025. Great Wolf Lodge, 3575 Route 31, Traverse City, Mich.

CARS & MOTORCYCLES of ENGLAND at HOPE LODGE

Hope Lodge is a Georgian-style manor dating to 1743, with rooms furnished in both the Colonial and Colonial Revival styles. The house and grounds are maintained by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. Hosted by: Delaware Valley Triumphs, Ltd. and Delaware Valley Jaguar Club. Field opens: 8:30 a.m. Summary: Cars & Motorcycles of England, along with the Delaware Valley Jaguars Concours, returns to Hope Lodge, a historic home used by Continental troops during the American Revolution. This in an all-British marque judged motorcar show AND a nationally-sanction Jaguar concours d'Elegance.  British motorcycles will be judged by "People's Choice" ballot. PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY by MAY 25 While at the car show, enjoy the gardens, museum, food and a craft beer tasting at the Ales and Petals event hosted by The… Schedule: 8:30 a.m. - Field opens 10 a.m. - Judging begins 2:30 pm - Awards. RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Advance Registration: PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY by MAY 27. $20 cars, $10 motorcycles. Registration: Cars $20, Motorcycles $10. Spectator Admission: $10. Proceeds Benefit: Hope Lodge Historic Site. Club/Event Website: https://www.dvtr.org/cmoe. Venue information: https://www.historichopelodge.org/ales-petals-car-show. Directions: From Pennsylvania Turnpike: Exit 339 (Fort Washington). After the toll plaza, follow the road past the Holiday Inn to the end. Turn left onto Bethlehem Pike. Hope Lodge will be on your left, BEFORE the second light. Email: yukon80@comcast.net. Phone: 610-825-2617. Saturday, June 7, 2025, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM. Hope Lodge Historic Site, 553 S Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, Pa. For more info visit delvaljaguarclub.com.

ROOTES BASH 2025 - Tigers East/Alpines East

Hope Lodge is a Georgian-style manor dating to 1743, with rooms furnished in both the Colonial and Colonial Revival styles. The house and grounds are maintained by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. Hosted by: Tigers East/Alpines East. Field opens: 8:30 a.m. Summary: The annual “BASH” — regional gathering of Sunbeam and other Rootes cars — will take place this year in conjunction with the Cars & Motorcycles of England show. This is a “show within a show” hosted by Tigers East/Alpines East. (See separate listing for information about the Cars & Motorcycles of England show.) Contact “Tiger Tom” Ehrhart at the email below for more information about the BASH. While at the car show, enjoy the gardens, museum, food and a craft beer tasting at the Ales and Petals even… RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Spectator Admission: $10. Club/Event Website: https://www.teae.org/. Venue information: https://www.historichopelodge.org/ales-petals-car-show. Directions: From Pennsylvania Turnpike: Exit 339 (Fort Washington). After the toll plaza, follow the road past the Holiday Inn to the end. Turn left onto Bethlehem Pike. Hope Lodge will be on your left, BEFORE the second light. Email: tt@tigertoms.net. Saturday, June 7, 2025, 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM. Hope Lodge Historic Site, 553 S Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, Pa. For more info visit delvaljaguarclub.com.

A TOUCH OF ENGLAND British Motorcar Show

Hosted by: New Jersey Triumph Association. Field opens: 8:30 a.m. Summary: A gathering of class British motorcars. Popular vote show for all British cars and motorcycles. Registrants receive a  a raffle ticket for door prizes. Participation limited to 150 cars. Awards presented in 26 classes, plus Best in Show. Schedule: Setup after 8:30 a.m. Voting until noon Awards and door prizes at 2 p.m. RAIN or SHINE: No. Rain date: Sunday, June 8. Registration: Mail: $20 postmarked by May 30.— Online: $21by May 30. Day of Show: $25 after May 30. Spectator Admission: $10 to benefit the Hermitage Museum. Vendor information: $30 postmarked by May 30, 2024. $35 after May 30, and at the gate. Proceeds Benefit: Spectator admission benefits The Hermitage Museum. Registration Form: https://njtriumphs.org/store/ols/products/a-touch-of-england-2025-registration. Club/Event Website: https://njtriumphs.org/shows-and-events. Venue information: http://www.thehermitage.org/. Directions: Route 17 to Hollywood Avenue exit, and bear left. Take Hollywood Avenue west to Franklin Turnpike. Turn right onto North Franklin Turnpike and go 1/2 mile to The Hermitage, on the left. Email: toenjtriumph@gmail.com. Saturday, June 7, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Hermitage National Historic Landmark, 335 N Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ. For more info visit img1.wsimg.com.

REBELS and REDCOATS CLASSIC CAR SHOW

Hosted by: Washington Crossing Historic Park. Summary: As part of its annual Independence Day celebration, Washington Crossing Historic Park invites owners of American, French, British or German classic cars to compete in the fourth annual Rebels and Redcoats Classic Car Show. This unique show is held annually on Independence Day weekend, and features only cars representing the four countries involved in the Revolutionary War: U.S. Britain, Germany and France.) First, second and third prizes will be awarded for each country of origin, with awards to be d… Schedule: 9am — Car check-in begins 10am — Show starts 2:45pm — Winners announced. RAIN or SHINE: No. Rain date: Sunday, July 13, 2025. Advance Registration: $25 online, plus fees. Day of Show: $35. Spectator Admission: Free. Proceeds Benefit: Friends of Washington Crossing Park’s historical and educational programming. Registration Form: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/washingtoncrossingpark/items/304719/calendar/2022/07/?full-items=yes&back=https://www.washingtoncrossingpark.org/event/independence-day-celebration-rebels-and-readcoats-classic-car-show/. Club/Event Website: https://www.washingtoncrossingpark.org/event/independence-day-celebration-rebels-and-readcoats-classic-car-show/. Venue information: https://www.washingtoncrossingpark.org. Email: info@washingtoncrossingpark.org. Phone: 215-493-4076. Sunday, July 6, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Washington Crossing Historic Park, 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, Pa.

35th A TASTE OF BRITAIN Car Show

Hosted by: Lanco MG Club. Field opens: 9:30 a.m. Summary: The Lanco MG Club’s 35th annual “A Taste of Britain” is a British and classic European vehicle show. This is a non-judged event allowing car and motorcycle owners to enjoy a stress free day sharing their interest(s) with other enthusiasts. The show is moving to new venue this year, as the club’s as our long-standing arrangement with the Lancaster Polo Club has ended.  The new location is Sylvan B Fisher Township Park, located on Stone Quarry Rd and Rte 772 in Brownstown, Pa. The car show is a non-j… RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Advance Registration: $25, online only, through August 16. Refunds up to 7 days before event. Registration: $30 as of August 17, through day of show. Day of Show: Opens 9:30 a.m. Spectator Admission: Suggested donation is $5 per adult. Children 10 and under free. Proceeds Benefit: Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development, Lancaster, Pa. Registration Form: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lanco-mg-clubs-2025-a-taste-of-britain-classic-european-vehicle-show-tickets-1353762633479. Club/Event Website: http://www.lancomgclub.com. Email: mg1lanco@comcast.net. Phone: 717-285-7379. Sunday, August 24, 2025, 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM. Sylvan B. Fisher Township Park, Stone Quarry Road, Leola, Pa.