Rockville Antique and Classic Car Show – 851 Speedster
Name of Trip: Rockville Antique and Classic Car Show
Leader: Volunteer needed (meets carpool at Giant, and goes to lunch with group)
Date: Saturday, October 14, 2017
Time: Show cars start arriving around 9 a.m.
Location/Address: Rockville Civic Center Park, 603 Edmonston Drive, Rockville, MD 20851 Google Maps
You can meet us at 9:30 am in front of the F. Scott Fitzgerald Theater on the park grounds, just up the driveway from the park entrance.
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 to/from this location from/to the Glenview Mansion from 10:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Carpool location/time:
Most attendees prefer to drive independently to this show so that they can leave the show whenever they feel like it. However, for those that wish to carpool:
Meet at Giant Food at 8750 Arliss St., in Silver Spring, in parking lot at furthest point from the Giant entrance. Map of Carpool Location
Depart Giant at 9 a.m. – arrive at show by 9:30 a.m.
Austin Bonnet – by Michael Koren
Overview:
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 a.m. you can walk in at any time.
View the show’s website: www.rockvillemd.gov/
Stanley Horn – by Bob Catlett
Ideas on lunch:
Asia Cafe 703 1st St, Rockville, MD 20851 (301) 610-7899. 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/
SSCC monthly field trips:
SSCC monthly field trips are a benefit of membership. Club members meet at interesting photogenic sites in the area ranging from DC, Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania and Delaware. You can shoot on your own or team up with a helpful Club member for tips and inspiration.
Club membership is a reasonable $45/year for individuals. Guests are always welcome to participate. The fee for non-member guests is $10.00 payable in cash or check to “SSCC”.
Field trip attendees hold SSCC and each member of SSCC, individually and collectively, blameless for any injury that may occur to them or guests or property while participating in any SSCC activity or event.
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