RetroFest - May 22-23
Retrofest kicks off what is unofficially known as Classic Car season in Chatham-Kent. This premiere event attracts thousands of classic car enthusiasts annually to downtown Chatham. Friday and Saturday, visitors are encouraged to head to Tecumseh Park where vendors, rides, retro-fun filled activities and entertainment are located. The highlight of the weekend is Saturday morning, when the downtown is then filled with hundreds of cars on King Street West and surrounding side roads from 10am-4pm.
Enjoy a family friendly event with a stunning line-up of classic cars, trucks, and vintage vehicle from all eras from 9am - 4pm at the Shrewsbury Community Centre, 112 New Scotland Line, Blenheim. Food booths available on site.
Tilbury Lions Club presents classic car, truck, tractor, and bike show from 9am-3pm at 20 Dupuis Ave, Tilbury. 1000's in raffle prizes, live music, and food and drinks available.
RM Cars & Coffee will return in 2026. Dates TBD. Enjoy fresh pastries and refreshments on a first come first serve basis and check out their world class restoration shop, machine shop, and private museum. 8:00am-11:00am at One Classic Car Drive, Blenheim, Ontario.
Admission is free for spectators for this show featuring Antique Car, Truck, Tractors and Bikes at Mitchell's Bay Park from 9am - 3:30pm. Enjoy the antique vehicles, great food, vendors and the company of fellow enthusiasts.
Downtown Blenheim is home to more than one hundred classic and vintage cars every year in June. The Blenheim Classics Auto Show runs from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm and allows classic car buffs to revel in the incredible sights of a variety of models from 1980 on lined up and down the streets. While the road is closed, it's a great time to visit the area merchants as well, and even take a break for a bite to eat. Don't forget, car owners love to talk about their pride and joy, so don't be shy to capture a photo with favourite and rarely seen vehicles.
It's a feast for the eyes in Erieau as vehicles of all makes and models take centre stage. More than one hundred classics and their owners are on hand for viewing. Check back for details about
Erieau Boulevard of Dreams fish fry with entertainment. Visitors can then take advantage of the many eateries and shops along with the beach, creating the perfect pre-summer day along Lake Erie and Rondeau Bay.
Back again is the Wheatley Fish Fest Classic Car Show. Enjoy live music, food vendors and classic cars during this annual event. Cars will be lined up along Talbot Street West for your viewing pleasure.
