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Rockville Antique and Classic Car Show

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 a flea market, car sales area, and live music. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. This event is open to the public and admission is free.

A person in a leather jacket and cap stands next to a vintage wooden truck, holding a plaque, in front of a large stone and brick house with white pillars.

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

Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026
11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Glenview Mansion at Rockville Civic Center Park
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. In case of inclement weather, cancellations will be posted on this page and at facebook.com/RockvilleCarShow.

For the safety of all, please follow these guidelines:

  • 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.

Parking

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.

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.

Special Display

In 2026, the automotive world will celebrate two landmark Mercedes-Benz anniversaries: the 140th anniversary of Karl Benz’s 1886 Patent-Motorwagen, widely regarded as the first true automobile, and the 100th anniversary of the 1926 merger that created the Mercedes-Benz brand. To honor these milestones, the Greater Washington Section of the Mercedes-Benz Club of America will sponsor this year’s special display ‘Mercedes-Benz: A Century of Amalgamation,’ showcasing the remarkable diversity of vehicles that have carried the iconic three-pointed star. This unique exhibit will celebrate both the heritage of Mercedes-Benz and the passionate owners who have preserved its legacy.

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.

Show Registration

Registration for the 2026 show will open on Monday, July 13, 2026.

Schedule of Events

TimeEvent
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.
2:45 p.m.Mayor and Council Award presentation.
3:30 p.m.Event closes.

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-Terraplane Club
  • Potomac Chapter, The Studebaker Drivers Club, Inc.
  • 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

Thank you to our 2026 event sponsors!

Peak Custom Remodeling
Power Home Remodeling
Renewal by Andersen

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Contact

Recreation and Parks Department
Special Events Division
240-314-8620
specialevents@rockvillemd.gov

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Hours
Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Address
Taft Center
6 Taft Court
Rockville, MD 20850

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