Annual Boothe Memorial Park Antique & Classic Car Show at Boothe Memorial Park

The Annual Boothe Memorial Park Antique & Classic Car Show returns to Boothe Memorial Park in Stratford on Sunday, May 18, 2025, from 9 am to 3 pm. Presented by the Port 5 Naval Veterans of Bridgeport, this show features some of the finest antique and classic cars in a scenic park setting.

Top vehicles will compete for 10 rings, along with special awards and field trophies. Recognized as one of Connecticut’s 10 Best Auto Shows by BestThingsCT.com, this event supports various veteran and community charities, including Fidelco Guide Dogs, Homes for the Brave, the Veterans Food Pantry, and the CT Burns Camp Foundation.

The first 200 show vehicles will receive dash plaques and goodie bags. Guests can enjoy live music, food, and a flag-raising ceremony to honor veterans. The Ladies Auxiliary will host a bake sale and raffle with themed baskets. Food offerings include egg sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers, and other hot sandwiches.

The park will also host free activities from 1 pm to 4 pm, including blacksmithing, model trains, an art show, live music, and guided tours of historic buildings.

Show vehicle entry is $20, with no cut-off year. General admission is free for spectators.

For more details, contact John Buehler at (203) 650-2009 or email jbuehler305@att.net. Sponsorship opportunities and additional event information are available at portfiveusa.com/carshow.

Boothe Memorial Park
5744 Main Street Putney, Stratford, CT 06614