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.

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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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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 the 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… 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-2024-registration-737292611047?aff=erelexpmlt. Club/Event Website: https://awkscht.com/. Venue information: http://www.macungiepark.com/. Email: info@awkscht.com. Sunday, August 4, 2024, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Macungie Memorial Park, 50 N Poplar St. Macungie, Pa.

CARS FROM AFAR / PERKASIE UNDER THE STARS

Hosted by: Ragtops & Roadsters and Perkasie Historical Society. Summary: The “Cars From Afar” show is being organized by Ragtops & Roadsters as part of Perkasie’s 25th annual “Under the Stars” evening car show in the borough center. The community event attracts more than 400 antique, classic and custom vehicles to line Perkasie's historic town center. The show will be on West Walnut Street, which will be blocked off for those who register their cars through Ragtops & Roadsters. Commemorative dash plaque, plus awards for best in show, best of marque, best in class, best in… Schedule: 1-3:30 pm — All British cars must check-in or register at Ragtops & Roadsters, 203 S. 4th St. 2-3:45 pm — Show parking. Cars will be released from the staging area in the order they arrived. Pre-registered cars are parked first, followed by day-of-show registrations. (Tell show volunteers if you are staged as a group and wish to park together.)  4-8 p.m. — Car show set and open to the public. Advance Registration: $15 paid by August 16. Register online at link below, or download the form and mail a check. Day of Show: $25 CASH ONLY from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Ragtops & Roadsters. Registration Form: https://perkasiepa.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30087. Club/Event Website: https://perkasieborough.org/our-events/under-the-stars-car-show/. Email: melody@ragtops.com. Phone: 215-257-1202. Saturday, August 17, 2024, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Ragtops & Roadsters, 203 S. 4th St. Perkasie, Pa. For more info visit perkasierec.com.

PANCAKES & PLANES in the POCONOS

Summary: British cars are again invited for “pancakes and planes” at the private Pegasus Air Park located in the Sciota area, just west of Route 33, south of Stroudsburg. The Pocono Riders Motorcycle Club will be in attendance as the featured club … but Chapter 839 of the Experimental Aircraft Association, hosts of the event, love our little British cars, and have invited us to attend as well. Breakfast will be held continuously from 9 am to 1 pm with a $8 donation requested: fresh-cooked pancakes, sausage, or… RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Tickets: $8 donation requested for all-you-can eat pancakes with accompaniments, including coffee or tea. This is a fundraiser for the EEA chapter. Venue information: https://www.eaa839.com/events. Directions: Use address link above to enter the airpark from Hickory Lane. Sunday, August 18, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Pegasus Air Park, 222 Hickory Lane, Saylorsburg, Pa.

30th Annual CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA BRITISH CAR FESTIVAL

Hosted by: Central Pennsylvania British Car Club. Summary: SAVE THE DATE: 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. All scheduled meals and events included in the registration charge ... plus a goodie bag. RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Club/Event Website: https://www.centralpabritishcar.com. Email: mgnut@atlanticbb.net. Phone: 814-942-7742. Friday, August 23, 2024 – Sunday, August 25, 2024. Altoona, Pa.

34th A TASTE OF BRITAIN Car Show & Polo Match

Hosted by: Lanco MG Club, Inc. Field opens: 10 a.m. Summary: Fun gathering of British and European classic cars and motorcycles, held in conjunction with polo match for "A Taste of Britain Cup." Non-judged show. Dash plaques for first 150 vehicles; gift for the first 125. Special gift for first 150 vehicles. Vendors, event regalia, food and drink available in 20x40 ft . hospitality tent — tables and seating available. Schedule: 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Field opens for registration 2:30 p.m. Polo match starts for "A Taste of Britain" cup. RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Registration Form: http://www.lancomgclub.com/taste_of_britain.htm. Club/Event Website: http://www.lancomgclub.com. Venue information: http://www.lancasterpolo.org. Directions: Lancaster County, between Lititz and Brownstown, north of Lancaster. Route 222 to Brownstown exit. West on Route 772 for about 2.5 miles. Turn left on Church Street. Polo field is less than half a mile ahead, on the right. Look for event signs. Email: mg1lanco@comcast.net. Phone: 717-285-7379. Sunday, August 25, 2024, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Forney Polo Field, 70 Church St. Rothsville, Pa.

Sport Aviation Fly-In/Drive-In

Hosted by: Lehigh Valley Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 70. Summary: Informal classic car show held in conjunction with local air show, with a parade of cars around the field featured. Certified aircraft, experimental aircraft, amateur built aircraft and powered parachutes. Field opens: 9 a.m. Schedule: 9-11 a.m. — Breakfast served Noon-2 p.m. — Lunch served. RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Registration: NO REGISTRATION FEE for classic cars. Spectator Admission: Free. Directions: Route 33 to Stockertown exit. Turn east from exit ramp. At the light, turn right onto Main Street/Sullivan Trail. After about two miles, turn right at the light on Uhler Road. Look for signs to enter airpark on the left, off Uhler Road. Sunday, September 8, 2024, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Braden Airpark, 3800 Sullivan Trail, Easton, Pa.

BCCD Annual Fall Car & Motorcycle Show

HOTEL INFORMATION HILTON - WILMINGTON/CHRISTIANA — 100 Continental Dr, Newark, DE 19713 Special Fri/Sat Hotel Room rate ($169+tax) for registered Bellanca car show entrants Use rate Code 92K; Must reserve by 8/20/24 302-454-1500 Option 1. Hosted by: British Car Club of Delaware, Inc. Summary: The British Car Club of Delaware, hosts its annual all-British show at the Friends of Bellanca Airport Museum in New Castle, Del. Featured marque this year is the Jensen. Classes awarding 1st, 2nd and 3rd: Triumph, MGB, Other MG, Austin-Healey, Jensen, Jensen-Healey, Jaguar, Other British Sport Cars, Other British Vehicles, Future Classics (1999 & later), British Motorcycles. Special Awards: Diamond in Rough and Best in Show. NEW THIS YEAR: The BCCD will host a Meet and Greet on Friday night before th… Schedule: Friday Sept. 13 — 6-9 p.m. Hilton Wilmington/Christiana: Meet & Greet hosted by BCCD. (Hors d’ouevres and cash bar) Saturday, Sept. 14 — 9 am-2 pm. Bellanca Airfield. British Car & Motorcycle Show. Advance Registration: $25 by Sept. 13. Day of Show: $30 at the gate. Spectator Admission: Free. Proceeds Benefit: Friends of Bellanca Airfield. Registration Form: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-annual-all-british-all-years-car-motorcycle-show-tickets-870662604287?aff=erelexpmlt. Venue information: https://www.bellancamuseum.org/friends-of-bellanca-airfield-inc/. Saturday, September 14, 2024, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Bellanca Airfield Museum, 2 Centerpoint Blvd. Wilimington Manor, Del.

AHSTC ENCOUNTER 2024

RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Hosted by: Philadelphia Region, Austin-Healey Sports and Touring Club. Summary: The annual Austin-Healey Sports & Touring Club Encounter returns to Ocean City, N.J. site of Encounter 2019, and the host hotel will again be the Historic Flanders Hotel, a 100-year-old landmark located just a stroll away from the boardwalk. This multi-day meet is open to all Healey owners and enthusiasts. The event features a popular vote car show right on the boardwalk, judged concours, a rallye, tech sessions, a gymkhana and a flea market. EVENT DETAILS and ONLINE REGISTRATION COMING SOON. Club/Event Website: https://www.austin-healey-stc.org/show.html. Venue information: https://www.theflandershotel.com/. Sunday, September 15, 2024 – Wednesday, September 18, 2024. The Flanders Hotel, 719 East 11th Street, Ocean City, N.J.

PANCAKES & PLANES in the POCONOS

Summary: All classic cars are invited for the last “pancakes and planes” event of the year at the private Pegasus Air Park located in the Sciota area, just west of Route 33, south of Stroudsburg. Chapter 839 of the Experimental Aircraft Association, hosts of the event, love our little British cars, and have invited us to attend the monthly event. Breakfast will be held continuously from 9 am to 1 pm with a $8 donation requested: fresh-cooked pancakes, sausage, orange juice, and coffee. Classic cars will min… RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Tickets: $8 donation requested for all-you-can eat pancakes with accompaniments, including coffee or tea. This is a fundraiser for the EEA chapter. Club/Event Website: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kru_dPV3lq1vLbCuFLn_QUGKSuGYDLu4/view. Venue information: https://www.eaa839.com/events. Directions: Use address link above to enter the airpark from Hickory Lane. Sunday, September 15, 2024, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Pegasus Air Park, 222 Hickory Lane, Saylorsburg, Pa.

BRITISH INVASION XXXIII

Hosted by: British Invasion, Inc. Summary: A three-day celebration of the British motorcar and "all things British." Registration includes admission for two to the Friday night reception, Saturday car show, and Sunday field events, plus dash plaque, goodie bag, and meet gift for first 200 to pre-register. Featured marques for 2024: MG, Austin-Healey ,and Rolls-Royce & Bentley. Car registration includes: Friday - Registrant’s reception with beverage coupon , Saturday - Classic British Motor Car Show and all field events , Sunday - All field… Schedule: Friday — Registrant Reception 4:30-6pm, event field — Block Party 6:30-9:30pm, village center Saturday — 9am-5pm Sunday — 9am-3pm. RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Advance Registration: $85 People's Choice show / $100 Concours d' Elegance Judged Competition. Day of Show: FRIDAY between noon and 6 pm ONLY. No on-site registration after 6 pm Friday. Spectator Admission: Adult (2-day pass): $15; Adult (Sunday only): $10. Under 12 free. Parking $5/day. Proceeds Benefit: American Cancer Society. Registration Form: https://www.britishinvasion.com/register-1. Club/Event Website: http://www.britishinvasion.com. Email: registration@britishinvasion.com. Phone: 508 497-9655. Friday, September 20, 2024 – Sunday, September 22, 2024. Stowe Events Field, Stowe, Vt.

DVC BRITISH CAR DAY

Hosted by: Delaware Valley Classic MG Chapter. Field opens: 10 a.m. Summary: The Delaware Valley Classic MG club's 19th annual show continues at the new venue established in 2022. The show field at Skippack Village, located on Route 73 just east of Route 113, is surrounded by shops, boutiques, and crafters. Enjoy a snack or grab lunch in the village, then stick around after the car show for dinner in one of the many restaurants.  Car show registration opens at 10am (rain or shine). General spectator admission remains free, and opens at 11am. The voting will run from noon until… Schedule: 10 a.m. — Registration opens 11 a.m. — General admission opens Noon-1:30 p.m.  — Voting begins 2 p.m. — Award presentation. RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Advance Registration: $20 before September 13. Registration: $25 from September 13 on, and at gate. Spectator Admission: Free. Registration Form: https://dvcmg.square.site/product/car-show-pre-registration/1. Club/Event Website: https://www.dvcmg.com/events/dvc-car-show/. Venue information: http://www.skippackvillage.com. Email: CarShow@DVCMG.com. Phone: 610-585-1423. Saturday, September 21, 2024, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Skippack Village, 4039 Skippack Pike, Skippack, Pa.

45th Annual MGs ON THE ROCKS All-British Car Show

Lodging available at I-95 Exit 77: Days Inn, Comfort Inn, Best Western. Hosted by: MGs of Baltimore, Ltd. Field opens: 9 a.m. Summary: Low pressure, popular vote event attracts 200 British cars. Beautiful country setting in Rocks State Park 4H Camp. Large British vendor area. Dash plaque to first 200 cars. Entertainment and music provided all day long. Bring the family, but please, no pets. Food and refreshments available. Multiple classes of MGs and awards for eight other British marques. Awards by popular vote. Schedule: 9 am — Field opens 10 am — Vendors in place 1 pm — Voting closes 3 pm — Awards presentation. RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Advance Registration: $25 check mailed before 9/1 / $28.52 paid online, includes processing fee. Registration: $30 after 9/1 or at the show. Spectator Admission: $5 cash per car. Vendor information: $20 for 20x20 space, paid at the show. Registration Form: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-45th-annual-mgs-on-the-rocks-registration-827501819217. Club/Event Website: https://www.mgsofbaltimore.org/mgs-rocks-british-car-show/. Venue information: http://www.dnr.state.md.us/publiclands/central/rocks.html. Directions: Interstate 95 to Exit 77. Follow Route 24 west for 13 miles to Rocks State Park. Email: RGL2MGBGT@aol.com. Phone: 410 592-8610. Saturday, September 28, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Rocks State Park, 3318 Rocks Chrome Hill Rd, Jarrettsville, MD. For more info visit ea1cff.p3cdn1.secureserver.net.

Treasured Motorcar Fall Open House & Car Show

Hosted by: Treasured Motorcar Services. Summary: Classic restoration shop invites enthusiasts to come tour the shop, see completed restorations and project in progress, and show off their cars. RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Venue information: https://treasuredmotorcars.com/. Email: service@treasuredmotorcars.com. Phone: 717 227 6787. Saturday, October 5, 2024, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Treasured Motorcar Services, 917 E. Tolna Rd. New Freedom, Pa.

27th Annual BRITS AT THE VILLAGE

Hosted by: Philadelphia MG Club. Field opens: 9 a.m. behind the barn off Street Road. Summary: Informal, popular show staged at retail outlet center at the intersection of Route 202 & 263 in Bucks County, designed to "finish off" the show season. Dash plaques to first 125 pre-registered. Classes and awards determined by pre-registration. 2024 “Featured Marque” — MGB 1974½-1980 (Rubber Bumper) *** NOTE: Show field is located behind the Bank of America off Rt 263, 167 Carousel Lane, Lahaska, PA Peddler's Village offers specialty shops and restaurants. Schedule: Field opens at 9 a.m. Voting from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Awards to follow. RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Advance Registration: $15 RECEIVED BY Oct. 1. Day of Show: $20 (Credit cards accepted at the gate). Registration Form: https://www.phillymgclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/2024-Brits-Registration-Form.pdf. Club/Event Website: http://www.phillymgclub.com/brits-at-the-village/. Venue information: http://www.peddlersvillage.com. Directions: Routes 202 and 263, Lahaska, Pa. east of Doylestown, Pa. Show is in the Peddler's Village parking lot on Route 263. Email: kliebel@phillymgclub.com. Phone: 484-686-3305. Saturday, October 5, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Peddler's Village, 100 Peddlers Village, Lahaska, Pa.

BRITFEST 2024 NJ

Hosted by: MG Car Club - Central Jersey Centre. Field opens: 9 am. Summary: TENTATIVE: Club caravan to this nearby show, All British cars and motorcycles welcome. Door prizes, swap meet, music, food truck Registrants cast their votes, and there are also Peoples Choice and again this year, the "Future Drivers Choice" award, chosen by children in attendance. Trophies awarded in 20 classes, and dash plaques to first 100 registered cars.  Featured class this year is British Cars with V-8 Engines (OEM or conversions) Food vendor serving breakfast and lunch Show benefits a… Schedule: Voting 9am-Noon Awards presented 2 pm. RAIN or SHINE: No. Rain date: Saturday, October 19. Registration: $25. Spectator Admission: $3, children under 12 admitted free. Vendor information: Vendor spaces, $25. 20x20 (MUST pre-register). Proceeds Benefit: Interfaith Food Pantry of Morris County | www.mcifp.org. Registration Form: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/britfest. Club/Event Website: http://mgccnj.org/flyers/Britfest%202024%20flyer%20and%20entry%20form.pdf. Directions: Horseshoe Lake Park, Roxbury Township Recreation and Municipal Complex. Just west of Route 10 on Eyland Avenue. Email: ctregidgo@gmail.com. Phone: 201-791-6675. Sunday, October 13, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. 72 Eyland Ave. Succasunna, NJ. For more info visit www.mcifp.org.

AMERICA'S BRITISH RELIABILITY RUN — Pennsylvania

Summary: The Pennsylvania running of the 2024 Americas British Reliability Run will explore the eastern Poconos and the upper regions of the Delaware River Valley starting in the Easton area then heading north including Dingmans Ferry, the Water Gap, Hawks Nest and more. Registration is now open, and limited to the first 30 vehicles. The mission remains consistent as the event continues to support the Shriners Hospital for Children. RAIN or SHINE: Yes. Advance Registration: $175 per vehicle + $165 per person meal plan (Friday lunch & dinner, Saturday lunch, Sunday awards banquet). Proceeds Benefit: Shriners Hospitals for Children. Registration Form: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/556bcf5ce4b0a30e58835fe0/t/6659f4e182d7551d253bc4a3/1717171425861/2024_ABRR_Registration.pdf. Club/Event Website: http://www.britishreliability.org/register. Friday, October 18, 2024 – Sunday, October 20, 2024. Camelback Resort, Tannersville, Pa. For more info visit donate.lovetotherescue.org.