BRITISH CAR EVENT CALENDAR of the Northeast

Here are shows and events of interest to classic British car enthusiasts in the Northeast. Always confirm dates, times and other details with event organizers.

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.

This calendar is maintained by the Keystone British Car Club, the British Car Club of Northeast Pennsylvania, and the Austin-Healey Sports & Touring Club.

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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.

BRITISH CARS AT UNION JACK’s

Hosted by: Union Jack’s Inn on the Manatawny. Summary: THIS EVENT WAS RESCHEDULED FROM MAY 31, 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 (coming soon) 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… Schedule: 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 band playing British pop. 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, August 16, 2025, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM. Union Jack’s Inn on the Manatawny, 546 Manatawny Rd. Oley, Pa.

31st Annual CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA BRITISH CAR FESTIVAL

RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Hosted by: Central Pennsylvania British Car Club. Summary: Central Pennsylvania British Car Club hosts its annual British Car Festival Weekend, with events Friday and Saturday and non-judged car show on Sunday, including John Twist's famous Rolling Tech Session. NOTE: All scheduled meals and events — plus a goodie bag — are included in the $50/person registration fee. The event rate at the host hotel is $114/night, plus tax, and includes complimentary breakfast for two, free WiFi. Link below, or call 814-946-1631. Hotel reservation deadline for event rate is… Schedule: FRIDAY 6-9 p.m. — Welcome Pizza Party, Altoona Grand Hotel SATURDAY 10 am-Noon — Coffee, doughnuts and tour, Lenny’s Classic Car Museum, Altoona. Over 30 cars in the collection, including Jaguar, Rolls Royce, Aston Martin, Bentley, MG, Triumph, and a Thunderbird. The museum is housed in an old Packard Dealership from 1920. 1 pm or 2 pm tours — Baker Mansion Museum Tour, Altoona. This three-story mansion, built between 1844 and 1848, was the inspiration for the hit CBS series “Ghosts,” written and… Advance Registration: $50/person includes ALL meals and events. Registration Form: https://form.jotform.com/251383378750160. Club/Event Website: https://www.centralpabritishcar.com. Venue information: https://www.altoonagrandhotel.com/. Email: lfpastore@hotmail.com. Phone: 814-931-0627. Friday, August 22, 2025 – Sunday, August 24, 2025. The Altoona Grand Hotel, 1 Sheraton Drive, Altoona, Pa.

MG102 FEST

Hosted by: MG Car Club of Toronto and Ottawa MG Club. Summary: MG102Fest is a celebration of classic MG cars, taking place from August 22-24, in Huntsville, Ontario. This multi-day event will bring together MG enthusiasts and car aficionados from across Ontario and beyond. The festival will feature scenic driving tours through Muskoka’s breathtaking landscapes, a showcase of vintage MG vehicles and social events. Attendees can explore Huntsville’s local attractions, dine at regional restaurants, and connect with fellow car enthusiasts. Proceeds from the event wil… Club/Event Website: https://www.facebook.com/share/18y3MXLju1/. Friday, August 22, 2025 – Monday, August 25, 2025. 1055 Marina Rd, Lake of Bays, Huntsville, Ontario.

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, 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, August 24, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. ArtsQuest Center at SteelsStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, 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.

BRITISH ENCOUNTER 2025 - AHSTC

RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Hosted by: Lehigh Valley Region, Austin-Healey Sports and Touring Club. Summary: REGISTER NOW! The Austin-Healey Sports & Touring Club of the Lehigh Valley is calling on all British cars to come to its annual Encounter event, being held this year at Camelback Resort in the Poconos. This multi-day meet is open to all British car owners and enthusiasts, with a focus on Healeys. The event features a popular vote car show, a rallye, tech session, a gymkhana, and funkhana, as well ass the annual fun charity auction, a British pub night, and of course, the gala Awards Banquet. Schedule: SEE DETAILS AND REGISTER ONLINE AT THE LINKS BELOW. Registration Form: https://austin-healey-stc.org/registration.html. Club/Event Website: https://www.encounter2025.com. Venue information: https://www.camelbackresort.com/. Thursday, September 11, 2025 – Sunday, September 14, 2025. Camelback Resort, 193 Resort Dr, Tannersville, Pa.