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!
BRITISH CARS AT UNION JACK’s
Hosted by: Union Jack’s Inn on the Manatawny. Summary: British car owners are invited to enjoy a day out at Union Jack’s Inn on the Manatawny, gathering for an informal car show at this English-style pub offering authentic British fare, an extensive list of craft beers, local ciders, a number of wines, and a full liquor bar.
FREE EVENT — REGISTER IN ADVANCE and get 20% discount on food and drink to all British car owners.
Spectators will vote for their favorite car, with awards to the top three vote-getters.
NOTE: Those coming from the north and east… Schedule: 11 am — Caravan departs from Trexlertown. See information below.
Noon — British cars start arriving
1-4 pm — Patrons vote for their favorite British car
4 pm — Favorite Car Awards
5-8 pm — Live music from The Wankers, a British pop band. RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Registration Form: https://keystonebritish.com/ujacks.html. Venue information: https://unionjacksmanatawny.com/. Directions: TO JOIN THE DRIVE FROM TREXLERTOWN:
10:30 a.m. — Meet up at the parking lot behind Walgreens, next to Panera Bread, at 6379 Hamilton Blvd. Allentown. Please be there no later than 10:45 am, as the caravan will depart promptly at 11 am.
*** If you are going on the drive, please download driving instructions and print them out ahead of time.
(Or you can pick up the route at any point if you are coming from a different direction.).
Saturday, May 31, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Union Jack’s Inn on the Manatawny, 546 Manatawny Rd. Oley, Pa.
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. 31st Annual BRITISH MOTORCAR & MOTORCYCLE GATHERING
Hosted by: Keystone British Car Club. Field opens: 9 a.m. Summary: More than 200 vintage British sports cars and motorcycles on display at Hellertown's Reservoir Park, just south of Bethlehem, in eastern Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley. The annual show features finely restored MGs, Triumphs, Jaguars, Austin-Healeys, Morgans and Mini-Coopers from every mid-Atlantic state.
All makes of British cars and motorcycles, old and new, are welcome.
Special awards. Door prizes and vendors. Music by DJ, catered breakfast and lunch foods by Paragon Catering. Large picnic pavilion.… Schedule: 9 a.m. — Show field opens to registrants
10 a.m. — Show opens to spectators
1 p.m. — Door prizes and 50/50 drawings
2 p.m. — Special awards to be presented, with parade of winning cars. RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Advance Registration: $18 by May 31. Day of Show: $25 after May 31 and at the gate. Spectator Admission: $5 adults, $10 for whole family, with children 12 and under free. INCLUDES TROLLEY RIDE INTO THE SHOW. Registration Form: https://keystonebritish.com/registration.html. Club/Event Website: https://keystonebritish.com/hellertown.html. Venue information: https://sauconsource.com/2021/07/19/historic-alfred-j-fritchman-reservoir-park-getting-some-tlc/. Directions: See detailed map on website. Just south of Interstate 78 Exit 67 (Hellertown/Bethlehem). Email: info@keystonebritish.com.
Sunday, June 8, 2025, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Alfred J. Fritchman Reservoir Park, 3400 Reservoir Rd, Hellertown, PA.
Cars & Coffee Lehigh Valley
Hosted by: Presented by Koch Automotive Group. Summary: The 2025 Cars & Coffee Lehigh Valley, a FREE monthly classic car gathering at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Always on a Sunday, from 8 a.m. to noon. See below for schedule.) No registration needed
The featured cars range from classic cars to unique, exotic vehicles, with a different car theme featured each month, from imports to American muscle to European.
Parking is first come, first served, so if you want to park with friends, plans to arrive together. (Five large parking lots available.)
Breakfas… Schedule: Remaining 2025 Dates: Sunday, June 15 | 8 a.m.-Noon , Sunday, July 13 | 8 a.m.-Noon , Sunday, August 24 | 8 a.m.-Noon , Sunday, September 21 | 8 a.m.-Noon. RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Day of Show: Free. Spectator Admission: Free. Club/Event Website: https://www.steelstacks.org/carsandcoffee/.
Sunday, June 15, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
ArtsQuest Center at SteelsStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, Pa.
Bill Smith Memorial Summer Cruise-In
Hosted by: AACA Museum. Summary: This is the annual William H. “Bill” Smith Memorial Summer Cruise-In, sponsored by J.C. Taylor Insurance at the AACA Museum in Hershey.
This is a family-friendly car gatherings open to all years, makes, and models. It’s a relaxed format and a chance to share your car with a wide variety of people.
Car clubs welcome — there is an award for the club represented by the most cars.
Breakfast and lunch food available for purchase on site. Curator’s Choice Award: Selected by AACA Museum, Inc. Curator… Advance Registration: FREE by June 14 at noon. Registration Form: https://www.aacamuseum.org/cruise-in-registration/. Club/Event Website: https://www.aacamuseum.org/event/cruise-in/.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
AACA Museum, 161 Museum Dr. Hershey, Pa.
Hoods Up Weekend
Summary: The Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles hosts its annual “Hoods Up Weekend,” giving visitors the opportunity to see early and experimental engines from vehicles built in Pennsylvania. Hoods will be up on almost all the cars
Docents will be available throughout the gallery and carriage factory to answer questions.
On Saturday ONLY, mechanics will fire up a few select vehicles so you visitors can hear them run.
Four to five engines will be started on Saturday, one each hour. Spectator Admission: $10 Adults; $9 Seniors (60+) or AAA; FREE – Children 12 and under. Club/Event Website: https://boyertownmuseum.org/upcoming-events-2/.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles, 85 S Walnut St, Boyertown, Pa.
BRITISH CHALLENGE RALLYE 2025
Hosted by: Austin-Healey Sports & Touring Club North Jersey Region. Summary: This annual rally is a competition among the British car clubs in the New Jersey region.
This is a fun and easy gimmick rallye (scavenger hunt) suitable for rallye goers of all levels. You will traverse through the beautiful Hunterdon County area of New Jersey, ending in Flemington..
NOTE: The event will be limited to 30 cars, so register early. Use the link below to sign up online or to download the form from that page and mail in with a check.
All cars are welcome but additional points will be… Schedule: 10 am — Rallye School and photos
11 am — First car off. Estimated rally execution time, including walk and bathroom break, is about 2 hours.
1 pm (approx.) — Ending place: Chimney Rock Inn, 41 Route 31, Flemington, N.J. RAIN or SHINE: No. Advance Registration: $10 — If mailing, must be postmarked by June 12. Registration: https://austin-healey-stc.org/rallye.html. Registration Form: https://austin-healey-stc.org/resources/2025-ChallengeRallyeFormFill.pdf. Club/Event Website: https://austin-healey-stc.org/rallye.html. Venue information: https://www.chimneyrockinn.com/. Email: stevejekogian1@gmail.com. Phone: 201-213-8217.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Wegmans, 724 US-202 South, Bridgewater, N.J.
Hoods Up Weekend
Summary: The Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles hosts its annual “Hoods Up Weekend,” giving visitors the opportunity to see early and experimental engines from vehicles built in Pennsylvania. Hoods will be up on almost all the cars
Docents will be available throughout the gallery and carriage factory to answer questions. Spectator Admission: $10 Adults; $9 Seniors (60+) or AAA; FREE – Children 12 and under. Club/Event Website: https://boyertownmuseum.org/upcoming-events-2/.
Sunday, June 22, 2025, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles, 85 S Walnut St, Boyertown, Pa.
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.
MINI MEET EAST 2025
RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Summary: The 50th Anniversary of Mini Meet East will be held in scenic Reading, Pa. the site of the very first Mini Meet East in 1975. All Mini/MINIs, regardless of build date, are welcome.
The host hotel for the event is the Holiday Inn Express - Airport, just a few minutes from the historic commercial district in Reading and across the street from the Reading Airport, site of several Min8 Meet events.
The meet is more than just a driving event, as it’s a get-together of like-minded people who share a passi… Schedule: THURSDAY - JULY 10 10:30am-5pm - Registration is open in hotel , 6pm - Drive 'n Dine - Small groups (10-20) at local restaurants, FRIDAY - July 11
(At airport car park across from hotel) 9-11am – Late Registration open in Airport car park , 9am-4pm - Swap Meet / Boot Sale , 10am-Noon - MME2025 Car Show, with guided tour of the cars, highlighting each model’s features , 10am - 4pm - Kids Activities , LUNCH AVAILABLE , Noon - 4pm - Rolling Tech Session , Noon - 1pm - Rocker Cover Races & RC Races , … Registration Form: https://minimeeteast.regfox.com/2025mme. Club/Event Website: https://minimeeteast.regfox.com/2025mme. Venue information: https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/reading/rdgpa/hoteldetail.
Thursday, July 10, 2025 – Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Holiday Inn Express Airport, 2389 Bernville Rd, Reading, Pa.
Cars & Coffee Lehigh Valley
Hosted by: Presented by Koch Automotive Group. Summary: The 2025 Cars & Coffee Lehigh Valley, a FREE monthly classic car gathering at SteelStacks in Bethlehem. (Always on a Sunday, from 8 a.m. to noon. See below for schedule.) No registration needed
The featured cars range from classic cars to unique, exotic vehicles, with a different car theme featured each month, from imports to American muscle to European.
Parking is first come, first served, so if you want to park with friends, plans to arrive together. (Five large parking lots available.)
Breakfas… Schedule: Remaining 2025 Dates: Sunday, July 13 | 8 a.m.-Noon , Sunday, August 24 | 8 a.m.-Noon , Sunday, September 21 | 8 a.m.-Noon. RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Day of Show: Free. Spectator Admission: Free. Club/Event Website: https://www.steelstacks.org/carsandcoffee/.
Sunday, July 13, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
ArtsQuest Center at SteelsStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, Pa.
MG2025 — North American MGB Register Convention
RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Hosted by: Chicagoland MG Car Club of and the North American MGB Register. Summary: The North American MGB Register’s annual convention will be held in Crystal Lake, Ill. a scenic suburb northwest of Chicago. The show features classes for all types of MGs, plus Other British are welcome, too.
Driving tours to local spots of interest and an auto museum. Sight-seeing cruise through downtown Chicago. Drive-in movie night. And of course, a big car show, complete with valve cover races.
The tech session lineup will provide a diverse range of interesting topics for the MG enthusiast, in… Advance Registration: $80 NAMGBR members, $100 non-NAMGBR members. Club/Event Website: https://mg2025.regfox.com/register.
Monday, July 28, 2025 – Thursday, July 31, 2025.
Holiday Inn Crystal Lake and Convention Ctr, 800 S Illinois Route 31, Crystal Lake, Ill.
BRITS at DAS AWKSCHT FESCHT
Hosted by: Keystone British Car Club. Summary: British cars of all types are invited to join the Keystone British Car Club on "club day" Sunday at the Das Awkscht Fescht automotive festival.
British cars will gather for their own show on the last day of this major three-day event. Participation award to all cars registered.
NOTE: Online registration available at the link below. Or DOWNLOAD MAIL-IN FORM HERE.
Any owner of a British car wishing to park with the group on Sunday:
— If registering online, select "British Car Club" near the bottom… Field opens: 7:30 a.m. for show cars. Schedule: Gates open at 6am for walk-in visitors.
— Preregistered show cars enter the field through Gate 1, from 8am to noon only.
Flea market goes through dusk, and arts & crafts vendors are open until 9pm. Entertainment goes until 4:30pm. RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Registration: $20 per car. Must pre-register, online or postmarked by July 1, 2024. Day of Show: NO DAY OF SHOW REGISTRATION. Spectator Admission: Adults $9, children 15 and under free. Registration Form: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/das-awkscht-fescht-2025-registration-1053454584019. Club/Event Website: https://awkscht.com/. Venue information: http://www.macungiepark.com/. Email: info@awkscht.com.
Sunday, August 3, 2025, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.
Macungie Memorial Park, 50 N Poplar St. Macungie, Pa.