Upcoming Auto Shows and Meets

If you’re a classic car, muscle car, or just an old car enthusiast, you’ve probably been to a few car shows and swap meets over the course of the past few years. Whether you just like to collect these cars, or throw them up on an Automotive Lift to tinker on them, or just drive them, you are the type of person that probably likes to go to car shows, auctions and swap meets.

Here are some upcoming events –

Melbourne, FL – January 22 2011
Mopar Super Swap Meet XII at Wickhamn Park Pavillion in Brevard Community College. This is a Mopar swap meet. All kinds of makes and models. Door prizes, 50/50 drawing, raffle. More… For info, call 321-635-8581

Grayslake, OH – February 27 2011
Skip’s Auto and Truck Parts Swap Meet. This one is for high performance and collectible cars and trucks. It’s held at the New Lake County Fairgrounds at 1060 East Peterson Rd. Admission is $8 for adults and $2 for children 6 to 11. Info – 240-4744

Columbus, OH – April 2nd and 3rd 2011
Ford / Lincoln / Mercury Swap Meet. Held at the Ohio Expo Center. 171 and 17th ave. Loads of cars and Ford car parts. Used and new. For trade or sale. Indoors. Info – 614-855-4750

Hartford, CT – June 9 and 10th 2011
Auto Repair Equipment Show for all of New England. Strong industry support. Info – Ken Cardelle Phone Number: 860-707-2770 –

Indianapolis, IN – January 9  2011
Automotive Swap Meet & car Sale. All kinds of vehicles, all makes and models, and the best part is, it’s indoors at the Indiana Fairgrounds in Indianapolis. Ph – 708-708-563

West Springfield, MA – Jan 22 2011
Auto Parts Swap and Sell 36th annual automotive swap meet to be held Jan 22 and 23 at the Eastern States ExhibitionCenter in West Springfield. Once again, it’s indoors in heated buildings on the grounds. They expect over 375 vendors and thousands to attend. 8AM to 5 pm. $10 per day. For more info, call 860-871-6376 or 860-268-1787
Austin, TX – January 29 2011
Capitol Swap Meet to be held Jan 29 – 30th at the Travis Co Expo Center on Decker Lane in Austin. There will be outdoor and indoor displays. Early bird buyers are welcome Friday afternoon. Free admission, you can’t beat that. 8 am to 5 pm. on Sat, and 8 am to 2 pm Sunday. Contact Jason or Dean Earhart at 254-751-7958

Monticello, IA – February 26 2011
42nd Annual O’Rielly Auto Parts Rod and Custom Car Show will be held Sat and Sunday, Feb 26 and 27th at the Monticello Berndes Center. Free admission and no entry fees. Now that’s cool. This should be a fun event. All kinds of prizes for Street rods, custom cars, motorcycles and more. Contact Galen Muller for info at 319-465-5119

Race Meet