Putting on a car show is a lot of work, but it can also be a lot of fun, too. I am the president of a small club here in Fort Wayne, IN and the main show that we have is in mid September, and we start the planning, getting donations, etc. in January. We are lucky that we have ours at a Penguin Point so the food and rest room issue is taken care of. I should point out that the owners of the Penguin Point have been wonderful to us. Our show raises money for a local charity and we keep a percentage to cover our expenses. We usually charge a $10 entry fee and everyone gets to draw for a door prize....we're known for having some unique door prizes and everyone has a great time. If you want to learn more, feel free to contact me via this website.

Sources: Northern Indiana Convertible Club

We have car shows every year. The way we promote it is to pass out flyer's at all other show's every week. Hold your show until end of August which will give you more time to promote your show. Pick a local restaurant who have ample parking and get him to donate the T Shirts maybe for the first 50 cars. We don't do trophy's we give away a small wall plaque. Best of show nd place thats all. The restaurant would also pay for these. Our first show we had about 100 cars. We also do the 50/50. Get all business to donate in your area. Just ask for $10.00 per business most will give $25.00 10 business $250.00. 100 cars no charge but a donation $5.00 per car $500.00. We also put nuts and bolts into a large jar and get people to guess the amount. Door prizes can be from your friends items they have won in the past they have no need for. And so on Contact all car company's for give aways Maguires will send a couple of cases of sample polishes. Local auto parts store will donate a door prize. Also wait until all cars are parked and all the old timers are seated in there groups and shooting the bull this way when one guy donates everyone else will dig into there pockets. You have a lot of work ahead of you Good Luck.