CAR ATTRACTIONS & CAR SHOWS

 

Calling all auto enthusiasts! The Hershey Harrisburg is home to some of the biggest and best auto events you'll find. From car shows to RV shows and from auctions to swap meets, rev up your travel plans by joining us for one of many great events. 

 

Car Shows and Automotive Events in the Hershey Harrisburg Region

America’s Largest RV Show

America’s Largest RV Show is a September staple in Hershey, PA. How large? 33 FOOTBALL FIELDS LARGE!  It’s a must-attend event for anyone who’s interested in hitting the open road to explore with the latest camping and RV gear.

Guests can shop for their dream recreation vehicle and attend seminars to learn about the latest industry news and trends.

When:  September 11-15, 2024

Hundreds of RVs parked in Hershey, PA

An antique motorcycle

AACA Eastern Division Fall Meet

Since the 1950s, the annual Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) Eastern Division Fall Meet has grown from a meet of about 400 show cars, seven vendors, and a small organizing committee to 2,000+ cars, 10,000+ vendors, scores of committee members, and hundreds of volunteers.

The Fall Swap Meet is the perfect place to connect with fellow car enthusiasts to “talk shop,” and learn about a certain vehicle or category of vehicles. It’s like stepping back in time to hear stories and get a firsthand look at the coolest pieces of automotive history and - just maybe – drive one home!

When: October 8-11, 2024

Mecum Auctions

Buy. Sell. Spectate. That’s the motto for the annual Mecum Auctions that revs up the PA Farm Show Complex & Expo Hall each summer. Mecum features a huge variety at every auction from entry-level to investment grade. You’ll find both classic cars and modern makes with something for every budget and every taste. Just browsing? No problem! Mecum has an incredible car show vibe and watching the high-energy auction is well worth the price of admission!

When: July 2025

Mecum Auctions

Carlisle Events

Just a short drive outside of Harrisburg, CARlisle Events hosts dozens of collector car shows annually including specialty shows by make and model, flea markets, car auctions, and more. 

Upcoming Shows & Details:

Fall Carlisle (October 2 - 6, 2024)

Spring Carlisle (April 23 - 27, 2025)

Import & Performance Nationals (May 16 - 17, 2025)

Ford Nationals (June 6 - 8, 2025)

GM Nationals (June 20 - 21, 2025)

Chrysler Nationals (July 11 - 13, 2025)

Carlisle Truck Nationals (August 1 - 3, 2025)

Corvettes at Carlisle (August 21 - 23, 2025)

 

 

Car Attractions in the Hershey Harrisburg Region




State Police Museum 

Pennsylvania State Police Museum

The Pennsylvania State Police Museum stories one of the nation’s oldest law enforcement organizations through photographs, videos, uniforms, and evidence from the state’s most notorious criminal cases. Among their collection is a 1962 Harley Davidson Duo-Glide and a 1924 Model T which were used as part of the State Police Rodeo (Yes, you read that right!). Outside the museum you can peek inside three patrol cars including a 1973 Plymouth Fury II with a blue/yellow paint job that proved to be too flashy and was only used one year. You’ll also find a 1991 Ford Crown Victoria and a 1995 Chevrolet Caprice, which has a roof-mounted V-shaped emergency light system which was a departure from the “bubble” light that was used since 1960.

  • What: PSP Museum
  • Where: Hershey, PA
  • When: Open Monday through Friday with seasonal Saturdays

AACA Museum, Inc.

The AACA (Antique Automobile Club of America) Museum, Inc. is a Smithsonian Affiliate Museum filled with breathtaking collection of vintage cars, buses, and motorcycles available year-round for your viewing pleasure! Shift into reverse as you explore the bygone eras of automobiles. Their oldest cars date back to the turn of the 20th century through to the mid-century classics that traveled Route 66. AACA Museum has the world’s largest collection of Tucker Automobiles and artifacts. If you recall your automotive history, just 51 Tuckers were built by hand in Chicago in the 1940s. Their collection also includes a number of rotating “celebrity vehicles” including Whitney Houston's 1986 Rolls Royce limousine, the shiny red Ferrari from Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and cars used in the filming of the HBO series Boardwalk Empire.

  • What: AACA Museum, Inc.
  • Where: Hershey, PA
  • When: Open 7 days a week, excluding some holidays


Car Shows AACA 

The State Museum of Pennsylvania

The State Museum of Pennsylvania features a variety of vintage vehicles including a 1916 Ford Model T in their lobby, a 1905 AutoCar Roadster in their Made in PA section, and even a 1910 General Vehicle Co. Ice Truck in their Age of Innovation gallery. If you traveled the Pennsylvania Turnpike to visit us, you’ll enjoy learning about the history of this superhighway that revolutionized travel within Pennsylvania and helped link the nation through transportation. In addition to their tribute to transportation, the State Museum has three floors of exhibits on history, science, archaeology, ecology, geology, and more!

  • What: The State Museum of Pennsylvania
  • Where: Harrisburg, PA
  • When: Open Wednesday through Sunday

1948 Packard