Plan Your Visit
Everything you need to know before show day.
Date
July 11, 2026
Hours
9 AM – 3 PM
Admission
From $15
Children 10 & under free
Parking
Free
On-site at the museum
Tickets
Admission Pricing
Show Car Registration
Includes admission for driver & one passenger
$35
Adults
$25
Youth
Ages 11–17
$15
Children
Ages 10 & under
Free
Active Military
Valid military ID required at the gate
Free
Show Day
Schedule
8:00 AM
Show field opens
Registered exhibitors may enter and set up
9:00 AM
Gates open to the public
General admission begins
10:00 AM
Judging begins
Official judging of all registered vehicles
12:00 PM
Judging closes
All scoring submitted to the judging committee
1:30 PM
Awards ceremony
Trophies presented on the main stage
3:00 PM
Show closes
Thank you for attending — see you next year!
Venue
Getting There
Gilmore Car Museum
6865 Hickory Road
Hickory Corners, MI 49060
Additional information on the Gilmore Car Museum website →From Kalamazoo
Take M-43 east to M-89. Turn right (north) on M-89, then left on Hickory Road. The museum is on your right. Approximately 20 minutes.
From Grand Rapids
Take US-131 south to M-89 west. Follow M-89 through Richland, then turn right on Hickory Road. Approximately 35 minutes.
Free on-site parking — follow signage to the show field lot
ADA-accessible parking near the main entrance
Overflow parking available in the adjacent field
Location
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Helpful Info
What to Bring
Cash or Card
Admission ($25 adults, $15 youth, $35 show car registration) is accepted in cash or card at the gate. Concessions are cash-preferred.
Comfortable Footwear
The show field is on grass. Wear shoes suitable for an outdoor event.
Sun Protection
The show is an outdoor, all-day event. Bring sunscreen, a hat, and water.
Camera
Photography is encouraged — hundreds of meticulously kept German vehicles on display.
Lawn Chair (optional)
Seating is available but bringing your own chair is always a good idea.
Patience & Enthusiasm
This is a community event run by volunteers. We appreciate your support.
Accessibility
DeutscheMarques is held on the grounds of the Gilmore Car Museum, which provides ADA-accessible parking near the main entrance. The show field is on a flat grassy surface. If you have accessibility needs or questions, please contact us at DeutscheMarquesShow@gmail.com before the event and we will do our best to accommodate you. You can also find additional event information at the Gilmore Car Museum event page.
See You at the Show
Questions? Reach out and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.