Frequently Asked Questions

The registration fee minimum is $30 per verhicle paid on the day of the show at registration. We ask for CASH PLEASE to be able to keep the line moving and get everyone set. Proceeds from the car show benefit the Kensington Volunteer Fire Department, so please be as generous as you are able.

We will open registration 3 weeks prior to the show and notifications will be sent out, posted on our website and on our social media pages. 

Pre-registered cars should be through registration between 6:30am to 7:30am. After 7:30am, pre-registrations are not guaranteed a spot. From 7:30am to 9:30am it is first come, first served until we are at capacity or 9:30am, whichever comes first. The show opens to the public at 10am. There will be staff on hand to direct you.

Generally the show attracts Classic, Muscle, Street Rods,  Sports Cars, Pick-ups , Trucks, & Motorcycles. All vehicles are welcome.  Space is limited, so no trailers please.   

The show goes from 10am to 4pm. Once everyone is in place and the crowd gathers, it can be a challenge to drive out of the show with pedestrians enjoying the show. You should plan to be there till 4pm.

Sponsors should show up for 9am for set up. At the entry points there will be staff on hand to direct you where to set up. You can bring any promo items, company information and alike to share with guests at the vendor area. This is an opportunity to showcase your business!

There is NO entry fee for guests of the show.

The show will have blocked off roads where vehicles will be featured in and around Antique Row. You would need to find street parking around the car show area.

Yes! Please be sure they are on a leash

Yes, there will be porta potties set up at various points at the car show

You can check our website at www.kensingtoncarshow.com and you can also opt into our text marketing updated by texting KENSCARSHOW to 85100.

We certainly hope for a great weather day and have been very fortunate so far! We have a rain date of Sunday, October 4th in the event that Saturday 3rd is inclement weather. We watch it very carefully and will communicate on our website, social media and direct email/text blast if you have opted-in for messaging. 

Awesome! Open up a new text message on your phone. In the field that you normally would type in the number to send the text to, type in 85100. In the field you would type your message, simply type in kenscarshow. Upper or lower case doesn't matter. You will get a message to opt-in. Be sure to then accept it. 

Yes! Every year we select food truck vendors that have a great reputation and that can offer our show attendees a variety of items to choose from. They are all set up in one area that is cleary marked so you see all of them in one area toward the end of the show on Howard Ave.

We have a Beer Garden set-up and may have other vendors that offer alcoholic beverages. These are set up in a designated areas that are partioned off and monitored. These beverages must be consumed in these areas, no exceptions.

Absolutely! The Kensington Car Show is a great event for the whole family. Kids love seeing the incredible variety of cars, and there’s plenty more to enjoy, including face painting, balloon art, music, monster truck,  and food and beverage options for all ages.

Tables and chairs are available in the food vendor area for families to relax and enjoy a meal. Portable restrooms are also conveniently located throughout the show area.

Bring the kids and make a day of it!