Andrew Rein – Rockville Antique & Classic Car Show
Leader: Volunteer needed (meetups carpool at Giant, and go to lunch with group)
Name of Trip: Rockville Antique and Classic Car Show
Date: Saturday, October 15, 2016
Time: Show cars start arriving around 9 a.m.
Location/Address: Rockville Civic Center Park 603 Edmonston Drive. Rockville, MD 20851
Parking: It is best to get there early so you can get parking closer to the show. If you arrive around 9 a.m. you should be able to park about a block away from Baltimore Ave, off of Edmonston Dr. – Scott Ave. is good. There is limited parking near the event if you arrive later. Additional parking is located at Meadow Hall Elementary School located at 951 Twinbrook Parkway, Rockville, MD 20850. A courtesy shuttle will run from this location to the Glenview Mansion from 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Carpool location/time:
Meet at Giant Food at 8750 Arliss St., in Silver Spring, in parking lot at furthest point from the Giant entrance.
Depart Giant at 9 a.m. – arrive at show by 9:30 a.m.
Overview:
Andrew Rein – Rockville Antique & Classic Car Show
The show is located on the grounds of Glenview Mansion, in Rockville.
More than 550 antique and classic automobiles will be on display. From Packard to Ferrari, 31 car clubs are represented during this grand event while auto collectors and enthusiasts share the fond memories of the classic cars of yesteryear. The show also has a flea market and car sales area. Food and drink will be available for purchase at the event.
This event is open to the public and admission is free.
Please note that although they say the field opens to spectators at 11:00 am you can walk in at any time.
View the show’s website: http://www.rockvillemd.gov/index.aspx?NID=667
Andrew Rein – Rockville Antique & Classic Car Show
Ideas on lunch: We could meet up for lunch afterwards at El Golfo, near the Giant at Arliss. Or, if people prefer, there are plenty of places to eat in Rockville. Food also available at the site.
Further Exploration:
Andrew Rein found some good tips for photographing car shows at the following link:
http://mirrorlessphototips.com/car-shows-crowds-cars-and-photo-ops/