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Fun for the whole family!

More activities will be added. Watch this space for more!

Download and bring your artwork to the History Center at 97 Main Street before or during the show a get a special sticker!

We've got merch!​

Show your support for the Car Show and the History Center

Order your 2024 New England Summer Classic Car Show t-shirt, sweatshirt, or hoodie today!

A limited number of t-shirts, in a single color, will be available for purchase at the car show as supplies last. You can order your t-shirt, sweatshirt, hoodie before or after the show.

Choose your style and color

Order your custom garment on Bonfire.

50/50 Raffle, Prize Raffles,  and More!

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Created by local artist Paul Salafia, this hand-crafted wooden flag is a recreation of a 1861 flag in the History Center's collection.

The Car Show is a fundraiser to support the mission and work of the History Center.

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Silver Sponsors

~ Updates ~

Pre-registered Show Cars

• Show car drivers click here for driving directions
• Arrival times were sent with your registration confirmation
• Show car trophies will be awarded at 4:30pm

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Didn't pre-register your car? Here's the scoop:

• LIMITED space is available for drive-up registration. With over 200 pre-registered cars participating, we can't guarantee a spot for drive-ups.
• Pre-1989 classic cars only
• Drive-up $25 entry fee, cash only
• Arrive between 1:00 and 1:30pm
• Use the link above for driving directions
  

Spectators

• Show opens to spectators at 1:00pm
• Click here to download a schedule of activities
  

Silent auction

We’re holding a special silent auction for this hand-crafted wooden flag, created by Andover artist Paul Salafia from vintage 19th century wood.

Valued at $750

Bidding starts at $250 for this one-of-a-kind work of art.

50/50 raffle

• 50/50 cash raffle tickets, 10 for $10, will be sold throughout the show. Look for roving raffle ticket sellers from Top Notch Scholars!
  
• 50/50 raffle ticket will be draw at 4:30pm by special guest from the Andover Select Board Member Melissa Danisch, after the trophy awards.

Prize raffles

• Prize raffle tickets, 10 for $10, will be sold at the History Center’s main booth.
• Prize raffle drawings will begin at 3:30pm and continue until 5:00pm.

Raffle winners need not be present to win!

Winning numbers for the 50/50, prize raffles, and flag auction will be posted here.

​​Goods

• Red Sox tickets!
• Jay Leno's Garage products
• Scratch ticket bouquets
• Travel cooler and chair
• Picnic basket and treats
• Books and treats for cooks

Restaurants

• Shadi's
• Burton's Grill
• Bancroft
• Copper Door
• Common Man

Experiences

• Ogunquit Playhouse
• The Huntington Theater
• Andover Inn
• Walking Tour & Tree House Brewery
• Walking Tour & Chateau restaurant
• Kimballs ice cream and activities
• Essex River Cruises
• Scrub A Dub car wash
• Wamesit Lanes
• Spark Fitness

Prize Raffles Include

Activities for the kids

• Touch-A-Truck for a donation of $5 for one child and $10 for 2+ children
• Free face painting, temporary tattoos, coloring pages, and games

At the History Center

• Free special talk on concept cars starting at 2:30pm.
• Exclusive tour of the show with Show Car organizer Wes Pettengill starting at 3:15pm for a donation of $250. Inquire at the History Center main booth if you'd like to join the tour.

It’s not just about the cars . . . It’s about community

​The car show is our signature fundraising event. Your silent auction and raffle ticket purchases  and donations support the educational and community mission

of the Andover Center for History & Culture.

Preserving the past

Educating for the future

Connecting with our community