Rockville Antique & Classic Car Show 2026: Complete Event Guide
From Packard to Ferrari, the Rockville Antique and Classic Car Show showcases 33 car clubs, bringing together auto collectors and enthusiasts to share memories of classic cars from years past. The show features live music and a flea market showcasing automotive-related items. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. This event is open to the public and admission is free.
Mayor and Council Award
Each year, Rockville’s Mayor and Council selects one vehicle to receive the Mayor and Council Award. The 2025 recipient was a 1923 Model T Huckster owned by Richard Bassett.
2026 Event Details
Date | Saturday, October 17, 2026 |
Time | 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
Location | Glenview Mansion at Rockville Civic Center Park |
Address | 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville, MD 20851 |
General Information
· The event is free for spectators.
· Outside, prepared food is permitted.
· Food and beverages are available for purchase at the event.
· Most events will take place rain or shine.
For the Safety of All
· Rockville Civic Center Park is smoke- and vape-free.
· Pets are discouraged. Service animals are welcome.
· No tents, barbecuing, or open flames.
· No outside alcohol.
· No wheeled recreational devices.
· No noisemakers, glass containers, drones, or laser pointers.
· No weapons, illegal substances, or explosives.
· No throwing baseballs, frisbees, or other projectiles.
Park and Road Closures
While there are no road closures associated with this event, there will be an increase in vehicular and pedestrian traffic around Rockville Civic Center Park. The tennis courts are closed on Saturday, Oct. 17. The Croydon Creek Nature Center will open for normal business hours, and their parking lot is reserved for guests visiting the center.
Schedule of Events
Time | Event |
7:15 a.m. | Check-in gate opens to flea market and car sale vendors. No day-of registration. |
8:30 a.m. | Check-in gate opens to show cars. No day-of registration. |
11 a.m. | Check-in closes. Event opens to the public (free admission). |
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Live music by The Rock-A-Sonics. |
2:45 p.m. | Mayor and Council Award presentation. |
3:30 p.m. | Event closes. |
Public Parking and Transportation
Parking
Public parking opens at 9:30 a.m. Limited public parking is available at Rockville Civic Center Park. To access public parking, enter the event site from Baltimore Road at Avery Road. Please follow event signage and staff direction. Additional event parking is available at Rockville High School, 2100 Baltimore Road. No shuttle service is available to or from Rockville High School. The school is approximately a 1-mile walk from the show or a 0.3-mile walk to the Meadow Hall Elementary School shuttle stop, where shuttle service to the show is available.
Accessible Parking
Accessible parking is in the park’s main parking lot, and is available on a first-come, first-served basis for those with an accessible placard or license plate.
Public Shuttle
A courtesy shuttle will run every 15-20 minutes from Meadow Hall Elementary School, 951 Twinbrook Parkway, to the rear of the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theatre from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. The shuttle is accessible. The Car Show shuttle is operated by the Rockville Senior Center and buses are marked with “Rockville Senior Services.”
Bike Parking
Bike parking is located in the parking spaces outside of the park’s tennis courts.
Onsite Activities
Show Field
The show field comes alive with more than 500 stunning antique and classic vehicles, making it one of the largest and most exciting displays of automotive history in the region!
Flea Market
Located in the paved lot at the top of the show field, the flea market features a wide variety of automotive-related treasures, including parts, literature, scale models, license plates, memorabilia, and much more. Whether you’re searching for a hard-to-find component or a unique collectible, there’s something for every car enthusiast to discover.
Live Music
Live music by The Rock-A-Sonics will be on the stage near the tennis courts from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Limited seating is available near the stage.
Food and Beverage
Vendor | Offerings | Location at Show |
Ben and Jerry’s | Ice cream. | Show Field |
Black Horse Kettle Corn | Kettle corn and lemonade. | Flea Market Lot |
Blue Pizza Company | 10” Gourmet pizzas, wings, and pumpkin cannoli. | Flea Market Lot |
City of Rockville | Beer and wine. | Show Field |
J&G Catering | Middle Eastern-inspired entrees, sides, and desserts. | Flea Market Lot |
Festival Concessions | Hot dogs, burgers, chicken tenders, funnel cake, and other festival favorites. | Show Field |
Matelna Bakes | Cinnamon rolls and cookies. | Flea Market Lot |
Poyoteca | Empanadas and Latin desserts. | Show Field |
Rockville Recreation and Parks Foundation | Coffee, water, soda, and snacks. | Show Field |
Sherri’s Crab Cakes | Crab cake sandwiches, platters, and mac and cheese. | Show Field |
Rooted En Flavor | Grilled chicken, grilled ribs, mac and cheese, pasta salad, and shrimp ceviche. | Flea Market Lot |
Partnering Car Clubs
· Mid-Atlantic Packards, A Region of the Packard Club
· Potomac Region Cadillac & LaSalle Club
· Nation’s Capital Chapter Model T Ford Club International
· Potomac Chapter Classic Thunderbird Club
· Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the Hudson-Essex-Trapline Club
· Potomac Chapter, The Studebaker Drivers Club
· George Washington Chapter Model A Ford Club of America
· Mid-Atlantic Thunderbird Club
· Washington Area Chapter (Group Corvair) Corvair Society of America
· National Capital Region Mustang Club
· Early Ford V-8 Club of America, National Capital Regional Group
· Chesapeake Region Rolls-Royce Owners’ Club
· Capitol City Rockets, Oldsmobile Club of America
· Sugarloaf Mountain Region AACA
· Metro Area Chapter Buick Club of America
· Mid-Maryland Ford Club
· Nation’s Capital Jaguar Owners Club
· Lincoln and Mercury Friends
· The National Capital Fiat Club
· Mid-Atlantic Region Ferrari Club of America
· Capital Chapter Alfa Romeo Owners Club
· Pontiac Early Times Chapter Club
· Potomac 356 Porsche Owners Group Club
· Pontiac–Oakland International, Inc. – National Capital Area Chapter
· Greater Washington Area Mercedes Club of America
· Lotus, Ltd. DC Chapter
· MG Car Club, Washington, D.C. Centre
· National Capital Chapter BMW Car Club of America
· Mid-Atlantic Plymouth Club
· National Corvette Restorers Society, MidAtlantic Chapter
· Capital Triumph Register
· Capital VW Club
· DeSoto Owners Club of Maryland
2026 Event Sponsors
Benefactor
BMW
Patrons
· Power Home Remodeling
· Red Carpet Remodeling
· Renewal by Andersen
· State Employees Credit Union
FAQs
Do I need a ticket?
Spectators don't need a ticket or to register—only those displaying or selling car-related merchandise must register.
Can I register a car day of show?
No. The Rockville Antique and Classic Car Show is preregistration only. Registration closes at 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2 or when registration reaches capacity.
I am bringing my car in a trailer, can I park the trailer on the field?
There is no trailer parking on the field, but there is trailer parking on the event site. When you arrive onsite, proceed to check-in, and staff will direct you to the onsite trailer parking area. There is no fee to park your trailer.
Is there an attendee shuttle?
Yes, a free shuttle is available from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and runs from Meadow Hall Elementary School to the Flea Market area at the show.
I am registered. Where do I go day of show?
All registrants must enter the event site at Edmonston Dr. and Baltimore Rd. Follow the driveway to the check-in area. At check-in, give your last name to receive your placard and field placement. Then, continue down the driveway to the field for parking.
I registered for the show. When will I get my registration/ticket packet?
Registration tickets will NOT be mailed. You will receive your placard and packet at check-in day of show.
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