Tickets will be available beginning April 2012 at Grand Junction City Markets or at the Gate the day of the event.
Event Info:
- May 12th, 2012
- Gates Open at 8:00 am
- Judging begins at 9:00 am
- Tickets purchased in advance are $15 for adults, and $10 for children 12 and under.
- Tickets purchased at the Gate the day of the event are $20 for adults, and $15 for children 12 and under.
See the cars that inspired a nation to embrace the open road in America and continue to fascinate people of all ages. The seventh annual Gateway Canyons Classic Auto Fest on May 12 will feature over 250 classic and antique cars. The event coincides with the anniversary of the Gateway Colorado Auto Museum, home to the privately owned Hendricks collection of 45 of the most prized classic cars in the country.
Driving along Colorado Scenic and Historic Byway 141 to Gateway Canyons in Gateway, Colorado is a fitting route to a festival that celebrates the joy of motorized travel. Over 250 classic and antique automobiles will be on exhibit for car aficionados and the general public to savor at the seventh annual Gateway Canyons Classic Auto Fest, on May 12.
The show will feature 23 Best of Class categories with awards in each category. Classic and antique cars from the early 1900′s through the 1970′s will be on display and this year’s featured cars will be Camaros and Firebirds. Not to be missed are the hot rods, muscle cars and pick-up trucks that round out the exhibition. Awards will be given for Best of Show, Best of Marque, Gateway Auto Museum Choice, Partner’s Choice and People’s Choice.
The Gateway Classic Auto Fest coincides with the anniversary of the Gateway Colorado Auto Museum, a premier repository for some of the nation’s most celebrated vehicles. It is the personal collection of John Hendricks, founder of the Discovery Channel. The museum houses 45 of the most prized cars in the country including the 1954 Oldsmobile F-88 concept car. The collection is arranged in a timeline that captures 100 years of automotive history beginning with the 1906 Cadillac Model H Coupe and ends with the 2008 Tesla Roadster.
The Gateway Canyons Auto Fest is a benefit for the Partners Program. A portion of the proceeds will stay in Western Colorado to provide services to youth who face challenges in their lives. The Partners Program is devoted to helping young people overcome issues such as criminal behavior, substance abuse, and unemployment. The goal is to provide opportunities for youth to have positive role models in their lives and to learn from their mistakes. For more about the Partner’s Program, visit www.mesapartners.org.
Tickets to Gateway Canyons Classic Auto Fest include entry to the festival grounds, admission to the Gateway Colorado Auto Museum, and a charitable donation to the Partner’s Program. Visitors have the chance to win a lottery, drawings and door prizes as well as enjoy the opening ceremony. Food and craft vendors, and music will add to the festive atmosphere. For more information about the Gateway Canyon Classic Auto Fest on May 12, please contact the Museum at 970.931.2895.
Visitors to the Gateway Canyons Classic Auto Fest can stay on site at Gateway Canyons. The Dolores River Inn and the Kiva Lodge offer accommodations that range from standard rooms to premium suites. There is a large outdoor pool and clubhouse courtyard, wireless internet access and several on-site dining choices. For lodging information, please visit www.gatewaycanyons.com or telephone 866-671-4733 or 970-931-2458.
To make your reservation for this event, contact info@gatewaycanyons.com or call us at 970-931-2458
If you have a vehicle to enter, click AutoFest 2012 to download the entry form.