Charlton Park in Hastings is excited to kick off the summer season when it hosts the largest one-day car show in the Midwest, the 39th annual Father’s Day Car Show, on Sunday, June 20, 2021. Guests are invited to tour the Park’s Historic Village while admiring hundreds of vintage show cars covering more than 45 acres. Adding to the celebration, a DJ will be playing music from the 50’s and 60’s, and plenty of vendors will be on hand with festival food. A wide array of swap meet vendors and crafters will be selling products. There will be a nondenominational church service in the Carlton Center Church at the Park at 11:30 am.
The annual event is coordinated by the Southern Michigan Street Rod Association and Park staff. Dash plaques will be given to the first 200 show cars. Exhibitors are also eligible for door prizes, cash prizes and numerous awards, including peoples’ choice. Participate in the poker run and be sure to buy a commemorative t-shirt. The show is held 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; rain or shine, and vehicle awards will be presented at 3:00 p.m.
Show car registration is $20.00 and includes all passengers; all cars must be 1996 or older and driven in under their own power. No trailered vehicles or motor homes are allowed. Spectator general admission 13 and over is $5.00, children 12 and under are free. Vendor spaces are available onsite the day of the show from 6-10 a.m. for $20.00 each. Shuttle service from parking areas is provided by Barry County Transit and the Barry County Sheriff’s Posse will be assisting with crowd control and parking.
During the event, South Charlton Park Road, from M-79 to River Road will be open to northbound traffic only from 5:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Show cars must access Charlton Park from M-79 northbound on Charlton Park Road. All spectator parking is free and located at River Road. Spectator access is easiest using southbound Charlton Park Road to River Road.
For additional information, please visit www.charltonpark.org or follow the Park on Facebook.
