Rhinebeck Car Show

The Rhinebeck Antique Car Show is a long-awaited event each year in the Hudson Valley, showcasing antique cars of all styles for three days. 

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    What is the Rhinebeck Antique Car Show

    The car show takes place each year with exhibits of classic and modified antique cars in a wide variety of styles. There is also the favored Swap Meet each year. For decades, the Rhinebeck Antique Auto Show has been a favorite event for car-enthusiasts, and it only seems to grow in popularity as time goes on. 

    A line of vintage pickup trucks graces the grass at the Rhinebeck Car Show. These charming vehicles, showcasing a spectrum of colors and styles, invite admirers with open hoods. In the background, trees sway gently as enthusiasts explore and enjoy the scene.

    What to expect at the Rhinebeck Antique Car Show

    Different days of the car show are set apart for different cars. Saturday features the Rod and Custom Dust Off which is all about showcasing hot rods, street rods, customs, race cars and compact customs/pickups. 30 awards are granted across this category. 

    Sunday’s show features unmodified antique and classic vehicles manufactured up tot he year 2000. First, second and third place awards are presented across 60 different classes of cars. 

    The Swap Meet is one of the most favored in the Northeast, where car owners can buy, sell or trade parts, accessories, services and more. the Antique Auto Association strives to make this one off the most vendor-friendly Swap Meets in the surrounding area. 

    Cars will also be for sale in the Car Corral if you’re looking to buy. 

    Swap Meet Hours at the Rhinebeck Car Show

    The Swap Meet will be open each day of the car show. 

    Friday, May 2: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm 

    Saturday, May 3: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

    Sunday, May 4: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

    When is the Rhinebeck Antique Car Show?

    The Car Show will take place over the weekend of May 2 – 4, 2025 at the Duchess County Fairgrounds. 

    Aerial view of the Rhinebeck Car Show reveals rows of vintage and classic cars parked on a grassy expanse. Tents and groups of enthusiasts mingle throughout the field, with trees and buildings providing a picturesque backdrop.

    Tickets for the Rhinebeck Antique Car Show

    Ticket prices are as follows; 

    Adult (13+): $18.00

    Children 12 and under: Free

    You can also buy passes for two or three days of the car show:

    2-Day Pass: $30.00

    3-Day Pass: $40.00

    Take Amtrak to Rhinebeck Antique Car Show

    For Directions to Rhinecliff Station, click below.

    Attend the Rhinebeck Antique Car Show via Amtrak to the Rhinecliff Station in Hudson Valley—Don’t forget to use the Amtrak See New York and Save 15% discount!

    Upon arrival get picked up by Enterprise at the Rhinecliff-Kingston station. You will then be brought to your reserved NYTRAIN Enterprise Rent-a-Car. You can click here to reserve your car or call the Kingston office today at 845-336-4700.

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    Date

    May 02 - 04 2025

    Time

    12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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    Location

    Dutchess County Fairgrounds
    6636 U.S. 9
    Website
    https://dutchessfair.com

    Organizer

    Rhinebeck Antique Auto Association
    Website
    https://rhinebeckcarshow.net