Syracuse Nationals

See over 8,000 different vintage cars at the largest car show in the Northeast.

Join the largest car show in the Northeast at the Syracuse Nationals on July 19 – 21, 2024. This Central New York tradition hosts over 8,000 classic vehicles, including hotrods, customs, classics, rat rods, and trucks. The New York State Fairgrounds presents not only thousands of cars but many unique events that celebrate America’s rich history of car shows.

Participants and their rides will be in the running for several awards of various prestige, from the weekend’s coveted Winfield Award (worth $10,000) to the Designer’s Dozen, a special prize handed out by celebrity guest judges. Proud car owners can register for the show online before the festivities commence.

Featured Events

In addition to the plethora of vintage cars, the Syracuse Nationals offers special events and activities.

There will be a Mini National Model Car Show with adult and youth classes, free entry, trophies for 1st – 3rd place, and a special award for Best in Show. For the first time, check out the world’s first and only fan-built replica of the Optimus Prime truck from Transformers: Age of Extinction, a project led by a day for the sole purpose of inspiring his son. Check out the Charity Brush Fest to see the work of some of the best pinstripe and airbrush artists from all over the world, with an auction of items on Friday and Saturday with money raised to benefit the Ronal McDonald House of Central New York. Women’s World is a collection of over 50 craft/family-oriented vendors and merchandise displays featured in the Art & Homes Center. These are only a few of the incredible events at this year’s show!

Click here to learn more about this year’s events. And click here for this year’s complete schedule of events.

Nationals kick off on Friday, July 19, and close on Sunday, July 21. Visitors can choose to either stay in one of several nearby hotel accommodations promoted by the Nationals or to spend the weekend camping at the Burdick’s RV Center Campgrounds.

Take Amtrak to the Syracuse Nationals

Experience the Syracuse Nationals via Amtrak to Syracuse Station in Syracuse—Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount!

Get picked up from Syracuse Station and taken to your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Click here to reserve your car or call the Syracuse office today at: 315-423-0022.