Rat's Nest Run In- 2026

Cruise to the beautiful Catskill mountains. The Northeast's Koolest Car Show! 17th Annual Rats Nest Run In 2026 Hot Rod Festival and Swap Meet 4 Days of Vendors, Burnout Pit, and Freedom!!!



NEW FOR 2026! We are adding a day! Only for the Hard Core....Thursday Night Welcome Party, Bands will start on Thursday Night! All Hard Cores will get a Hard Core T shirt for the enthusiasts that go the distance!!!



The Blackthorne is expanding the property to give us more room on the main show field. We will use the pond area and the upper parking lot for more vendors and swap meet sellers!!!

Cruise In for a Rockin' Good Time! This show is great for pre 1972, Rat Rods, Hot Rods, Jelopies, Customs and Rat Bike enthusiasts! Even if you don't have your own vehicle to bring, it is a fun weekend for the whole family. We will have an area for priveleged parking for 1966-1972 Cars and Trucks. But we will try to keep the main show field for the pre 72 Hot Rods.



We have the official Rats Nest Run In tattoo artist! Von Hotch will be in town all 3 days. Get your official tattoo or another tattoo, to remind you of the best weekend of the year!



We have rooms and camping on site. Packages available, call 518-634-2541 to reserve today. You do not have to stay onsite to be in show. There are other rooms and camp sites near by. Vendors call the Hotline at 845-821-3100.



We have live music, fireworks, BBQ, pool, sports activities burlesque dancers, pin-up contest, and in area, Zoom Flume amusement park and much more. See facebook page for more info. https://m.facebook.com/ratsnestrunin/



Check out the area on tripadvisor.com.

348 Sunside Road ,East Durham, Ny 12423

[email protected] if you have questions.



More to be added as times goes on! Follow us to see it. https://blackthorneresort.com/events/