West Concord Historical Society
Car & Truck Show Information

 

No Car Show in 2012
"Ladies and gentlemen, the car show has left the building"



Thanks to everyone who has attended, sponsored or volunteered! It has been a truly memorable 5 years!

We're taking 2012 off.  What follows is last year's information.....



Click Here a few pictures of the 2009 show
The 2010 show was our best one yet! Click Here for pictures


LOCATION:  Main Street, west of Highway 56.  This is the same location as last year.  We think car owners and spectators will appreciate the ease of access - early-birds, just keep pointed toward the water tower, and you’ll find the registration tent.  Everyone else, follow the early-birds.

Entrance Fee: $5.00 (includes one meal ticket)
*Dash plaques for the first 75 cars*

Registration opens at 10:00am
Awards: 2:30pm

Download the flyer

Within walking distance:
Food and refreshments:  We plan to have meals available for car owners and their guests at the firehall.

If you’re looking for something specific, there will be many food vendors on Main Street just to the east of the car show.    In addition, Ginny’s Drive-In is one block north of the car show - a local favorite for their excellent burgers and ice cream.

Activities:   If you’re interested in staying for other activities after the car show, there’s no shortage of things to do!  You can find the most current Survival Days schedule by clicking the button.  Schedules will also be available at the registration desk.

We highly recommend a trip to the WCHS Museum for either a guided or self-guided tour.  We consider it a "hidden gem" of West Concord and well worth a special trip.  The museum is located on the corner of Olive St. and First St. - about three blocks south of the car show. Wescon Lanes will be serving food on the sidewalk, and Omar’s Cafe will be open during the show, as well.

The museum will be open for tours on Saturday - free admission!

Within a short drive:
There are many historical buildings to the southeast of West Concord.  The community of Wasioja was the first settlement in Dodge County, and contains an actual Civil War recruiting station, as well as the remains of the county’s only post-secondary institution.  A little farther is the city of Mantorville, with many restored shops, the Dodge County Historical Society, the famed Hubbell House restaurant, and much more.  Ask for directions, if you need them.

Hastings Cruise is a great way to finish the day:
For those of you who make the drive to Hastings, MN for their fabulous Saturday Night Cruise-in, we'll make sure you have plenty of time to get there! Hastings is about an hour's drive, and we feed you lunch before you go.... in that way, we think it's actually CHEAPER (wink, wink) to stop at the car show on your way to Hastings!


For more information, jump to:

West Concord Weather
Directions to the car show
WCHS Home Page
City of West Concord
Pictures from the 2010 Show
West Concord events (including Survival Days)


Sponsors and Links:

Please thank our generous sponsors for making the 2011 car show possible:

Contact us if you’d like to become a sponsor!

Car Club Links:
Drifters Car Club of SE MN
Stewie Cruisers - Calendar of Events
Hiawatha Chapter - Antique Automobile Club of America
Faribault Drag-Ons
North Star AMC Club
Minnesota Oldsmobile Club
MN Ford Enthusiasts
Historic Hastings Saturday Night Cruise-in
Minnesota Fire Engine Club
Iola Old Car Show
Island Classics - Pine Island, MN


Web Site Links:
Explore Minnesota
Classic Car Community
www.festivals-and-shows.com
www.autoswalk.com
www.runwalkjog.com
www.hubcapcafe.com
www.oldride.com
www.carshownews.com
www.rocknrod.com

Last modified: 02/29/12