66th Annual Antique & Classic Car Meet - 2023

The Vermont Auto Enthusiasts signature annual event is the Vermont Antique and Classic Car Meet.

This year's 65th annual Show will once again be held at Farr's Field 2 miles west of Waterbury on US Rt. 2.

Held each year on the second weekend in August this year's dates are Friday the 11th through Sunday the 13th.

Enjoy the vehicles on the show field and don’t forget to stop at the food vendors and flea market. You never know, you could go home with that hard to find part or a new car. Don’t forget to utilize the goods and services of the corporate sponsors who help to support this event, a list of those sponsors is included in this brochure. Where does your admission fee go? Much of youradmission fee goes to cover the costs of producing this event. But more importantly, a portion of your entrance fee goes to fund scholarships for high school, trade school andcollege students who possess an affinity for a career in theautomotive trades. To date, the Vermont Auto Enthusiasts have contributed over $250,000 to worthy students here in Vermont.Thank you for your participation and making thisevent possible whether you are an attendee, entrant, volunteer, vendor or sponsor!

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Please support our sponsors and enjoy the restaurants, stores, and attractions the area has to offer. Mark your calendars and book your room.

Sponsored by the Vermont Automobile Enthusiasts, there’s a reason why thousands of classic car connoisseurs return year after year!

This show which is one of the largest and oldest in New England and is a cherished summer tradition in Vermont. Some of the events that take place are:

• Flea Market & Car Corral
• Vintage Fashion Judging
• VermontCrafters
• Automobile Judging
• Automobile Parade
• Awards Ceremony
• Street Dance
• Antique Tractors
• Race Cars
• and so much more

Places to stay for the show:

• Little River state park Waterbury VT
• Vermont state parks - Parks@vermont.gov, 1-888-409-7579
• discoverwaterbury.com
• http://www.gostowe.com/lodging

Spectator admission $15 US Funds per day • Children 12 and under Free

Friday, August 11, 2023

7am-5pm Spectator Gate and Food Concessions areopen.

8am-6pm Show vehicle registration fee is $35 if paidby July 15, $45 after July 15 and at the Meet.

8am-6pm Flea Market open for business. Nonautomotive items will not be permitted. 20 x 20rental spaces available for $50 per lot if registeredbefore July 15, $60 after July 15.

8am-6pm Car Corral spaces available for $40 pervehicle at show or $30 if paid by July 15. Vehiclesmust be driven into the Car Corral.

Saturday, August 12, 2023

7am-5pm Spectator Gate and Food Concessions areopen.

8am-5pm Show vehicle registration. Please remain onthe field until the parade starts at 3:30pm.

8am-5pm Flea Market and Car Corral open forbusiness.

10:30am Fashion Show Judging at Farr Field.(Costumes must be same era as year of vehicle.)Changing room available.

11:00am Hot Wheels Racing.

1:00pm Senior Class Judging and Youth JudgingProgram. The Youth Judging is sponsored by HagertyInsurance.

3:30pm Parade leaves the field on the parade route,passing the review stand in Waterbury Village.

7pm-10pm Street Dance on Stowe Street inWaterbury Village.

Sunday, August 13, 2023

7am-2pm Spectator Gate and Food Concessions areopen.

8am-noon Show Vehicle Registration, Flea Marketand Car Corral open for business.

9am Class Judging begins; all vehicles to be judgedMUST be parked in class on field by 9:30am.

11am Valve Cover Racing.

1:30pm Senior Awards, to be followed by ClassAwards.

Vehicle Class Listings

1. Senior Vehicles... thru 1998

2. Brass Era Cars... thru 1916

3. Full Classics per AACA... 1925-1948

4. Ford Model Ts including pickups... 1909-1927

5. All cars except Model T’s (including Model As)... 1917-1931

6. All Domestic Cars... 1932-1942

7. All Domestic Cars... 1946-1952

8. All Domestic Cars except Corvette and T-Bird... 1953-1958

9. All Domestic Cars except Corvette and T-Bird... 1959-1964

10. Domestic Cars except Corvette, T-Bird and Mustang...1965-1969

11. Domestic Cars except Corvette, T-Bird and Mustang... 1970-1975

12. Domestic Cars except Corvette, T-Bird and Mustang... 1976-1985

13.Domestic Cars except Corvette, T-Bird and Mustang... 1986-1998

14. Ford Mustang... 1965-1998

15. Chevrolet Corvette and Ford T-Bird... 1953-1998

16. All Foreign Cars except Sports Cars... .thru 1998

17. Foreign Sports Cars... thru 1998

18. Sport Utility Vehicles including Jeep... thru 1998

19. All Modified Vehicles including Personalized Stock, Hot Rods, Street Rods, Resto-Mods and Kit Cars- Display Only... .thru 1998

20. Pick ups and Commercial Vehicles... thru 1965

21. Pick ups and Commercial Vehicles... 1966-1998

22. Military Vehicles 3/4 Ton and Less... thru 1998

23. Military Vehicles over ¾ Tons... thru 1998

24. Motorcycles... thru 1998

25. Emergency Vehicles- Display Only... thru 1998

26. Race Cars- Display Only... thru 1998

27. Tractors- Display Only... thru 1998

28. Original Vehicles- Display Only... thru 1998

29. Special Interest Vehicles- Display Only... 1999-2023

Meet Guidelines

BICYCLES AND DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON THE SHOW FIELD FOR THE PROTECTION OF SHOW VEHICLES. They are allowed in Flea Market.

FOR SALE SIGNS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON SHOW VEHICLES. Vehicles for sale are welcome in the Car Corral.

Vehicles that are classified as foreign are those that were produced when the manufacturer’s main office was outside the US or Canada, regardless of where the vehicle was actually assembled. Conversely, vehicles classified as domestic are those that were produced when the manufacturer’s main office was in the US or Canada, regardless of where it was actually assembled.

All show vehicles must have a fully charged UL approved fire extinguisher placed alongside the left front tire.

To be fair to show spectators on Saturday, all vehicles should remain on the show field until the parade begins at 3:30PM.

Camping sites are available at the nearby Little River State Park (Tel. 802-244-7103). Camping on site is allowed only for Flea Market registrants. No camping is allowed in the parking area or show field.

Free registration is offered to show vehicles of model year 1925 and older. Also, if you register two vehicles, the registration fee for the third is waived.

Judging Guidelines

The standard for evaluating all vehicles judged by the show Judging staff is, “THE CONDITION AND CONFIGURATION OF THE VEHICLE WHEN DELIVERED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO THE SELLING DEALER”.

Class judging begins at 9AM on Sunday. Vehicles must be on the show field in the proper class no later than 9:30AM to be judged.

Vehicles eligible for the new Special Interest Class include all vehicles manufactured in 1999 through 2023. However, it is our hope that uncommon and limited production vehicles such as electric vehicles, sports cars and exotics will register in this class. This class will not be judged and is for display only.

Vehicles eligible for the Modified Class include personalized stock, hot rods, street rods, resto mods and kit cars. This class will not be judged and is display only.

Senior Class vehicles include all Best of Show winners since year 2000 and all first place class winners for two consecutive years. All Senior Class vehicles in attendance must be on the show field prepared for judging at 1PM on Saturday in order to quality for, or re-qualify for, the Senior Class. Owners must be with their vehicles. Any Senior Class vehicle in attendance and not on the field prepared for judging at 1PM on Saturday, will be eliminated from the Senior Class status.

If you might be interested in helping out as a judge at the show, please contact the chief judge at mbennettphd@gmail.com.