Rhinebeck Antique Car Show

Peruse hundreds of vendor spaces, countless hot rods and custom cars, and 60 antiques and classics.

Save the dates—May 3 to May 5, 2023—for the annual Rhinebeck Antique Car Show at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds.  This three-day event will involve a Swap Meet, Car Corral, and two car shows. The Rhinebeck Antique Car Show is one of the largest classic car shows in the Northeast; thousands of automative fanatics come together to celebrate their shared love for antique cars. 

Attending the Rhinebeck Antique Car Show

This car-filled weekend will begin on Friday, May 3. The show will open at 12:00 p.m. with the Swap Meet.  The Swap Meet has been a fan favorite for years. If you want to sell a car, you won’t want to miss the Car Corral. Car Corral spaces are $50 per vehicle for the whole weekend, but are NOT sold prior to the show weekend. Spaces may be purchased from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday and throughout the rest of the weekend at the Car Corral entrance. 

On Saturday and Sunday, the car show portion of the weekend begins. The car show will feature Hot Rods Customs and Race Cars and Compact Customs and Pickups on Saturday, which is devoted to hot rods, street rods, custom cars, race cars, and compact customs/pickups. A committee will award winners in over 30 categories. Sunday’s car show will feature unmodified antique and classic vehicles manufactured up to 1999. First, second, and third place awards will be presented in 60 different classes. Have a car you want to show off at one of the car shows? Register for $15.00 in advance by filling out this form or register the day of the show for $20.00. If you have a car from 1932 or older, they are free for Sunday’s show. 

Antique Cars Showcased | Photo Courtesy of facebook.com/dutchesscountyfairgrounds

Hours

Swap Meet:

Friday, May 3rd – 12:00 p.m. through 5:00 p.m. 

Saturday, May 4th – 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. 

Sunday, May 5th – 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. 

Car Shows: 

Saturday, May 4th – 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. 

Rods Customs 

Sports Compacts/Pickups 

Sunday, May 5th – 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m.
Unmodified Antiques & Classic Cars to 1999 

*Show car entry gate closes at 12:00 p.m. each day 

Fees

Spectator Admission:

• Adults: $15

• Seniors (65+) & Veterans: $12

• Children 12 and Under: Free

• Special Three Day Event Ticket: $35 (Friday-Sunday)

• Special Two Day Event Ticket: $25 (Saturday-Sunday)

Click here for more information on Swap Meet prices, the Car Corral, and Show Car registration.

Take Amtrak to the Rhinebeck Antique Car Show

Attend the Rhinebeck Antique Car Show via Amtrak to the Rhinecliff-Kingston Station in Hudson Valley—Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount!

Upon arrival get picked up by Enterprise at the Rhinecliff-Kingston station. You will then be brought to your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. You can click here to reserve your car or call the Kingston office today at 845-336-4700.