SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Friday, October 14
Auction Preview Party
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, Magnolia Building (Lake Mirror Park)
Preview vehicles consigned for Saturday’s collector car auction. A live charity auction will take place at 6:30 PM.
Budweiser Hot Rod Rendezvous
6:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Lake Mirror Park Amphitheater
A Free outdoor concert and party held at the Lake Mirror Amphitheater on Friday evening with 8-10,000 people. Enjoy a Rock & Roll concert with 100 hot rods and muscle cars on display. We’ll crank up the engines when the band takes a break for the Hot Rod Rumble.
Saturday, October 15
Opening Ceremony
10:00 AM, Lake Mirror Amphitheater
Lunch Parade for Concours d’Elegance
12:00 Noon, Begins at Terrace Hotel
Led by Scottish bag-piper, tuxedo-clad Terrace Hotel waiters deliver lunch to the Concours d’Elegance participants.
Interview with Bob Tullius
12:00 Noon, Lake Mirror Amphitheater
Vintage Fashion Show
1:00 PM, Lake Mirror Amphitheater
Parade of Classic Wooden Boats and Amphicar Splash-In
2:00 PM, Lake Mirror
Awards Ceremony
3:00 PM, Lake Mirror Amphitheater
Collector Car Auction
1:00 PM – 6:00 PM, Main Street at Munn Park
Higgenbotham Auctioneers International will conduct our first Collector Car Auction. Scheduled to begin at 1:00 PM, the auction will be conducted at Munn Park on historic, tree lined, Main Street – right in the heart of the Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival.
Concurrent Events on Saturday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Concours d’Elegance
The featured event of the Lake Mirror Classic is Saturday’s Concours d’Elegance. Featuring a selection of 125 cars, the Concours d’Elegance is the judged portion of the show and is presented along the Lake Mirror Park Promenade.
The Downtown Auto Festival
Hundreds of classic and collectible vehicles including Street Rods & Custom cars will be displayed on the streets of downtown Lakeland on Saturday. The cars are assembled in groups of similar makes and models in a 14-block area of downtown. Although the event is not judged, ribbons and prizes are presented to vehicles selected as sponsor favorites.
Classic Motorcycles, Wooden Boats & Amphicars
Classic Motorcycles are displayed at the Lake Mirror Amphitheater. Vintage Wooden Boats and Amphicars are shown in the water and along the northeast shore of Lake Mirror.
Sunday, October 16
Road Tour & Brunch
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Depart from Peggy Brown Bldg at Lake Mirror Park
The final event of the Lake Mirror Classic is the Sunday morning Road Tour & Brunch. Participants explore central Florida back roads and are challenged to answer questions about landmarks along the route. The tour ends at an undisclosed location for brunch and prize giving. Honorary Chairman, Bob Tullius, will lead the tour.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Budweiser Hot Rod Rendezvous (Friday Night)
The opening event of the Lake Mirror Classic is a Free outdoor concert and party held at the Lake Mirror Amphitheater on Friday evening. Over 10,000 people attend the Hot Rod Rendezvous enjoying rock & roll music, food and wild cars. When the band takes a break all the hot rods crank up their engines for the Hot Rod Rumble and make some music of their own. The Hot Rod Rendezvous benefits Junior Achievement of Polk County. Registration for the Hot Rod Rendezvous is separate from the Saturday car show. Vehicles must pre-register and pay $20 to participate.
Concours d’Elegance:
The featured event of the Lake Mirror Classic is Saturday’s Concours d’Elegance. Featuring a selection of 120 cars, the judged concours is presented along and adjacent to Lake Mirror Park’s promenade. Previous shows have included illustrious examples of prewar classics such as Cadillac, Cord, Duesenberg, Lincoln, Mercedes-Benz and Rolls Royce. The Concours d’Elegance is the judged section of the show and is limited to selected vehicles which must fit within one of the defined classes (listed below) and be pre-approved by our selection committee. Vehicle Pre-Registration is $50 ($75 after Oct. 1st).
Classes for 2011 Concours d’Elegance
Group A Brass Era Vehicles
Group B Early Classics 1925 – 1937
Group C Late Classics 1938 – 1948
Group D Pre-war Production thru 1942
Group E Post-war Production thru 1966
Group F Golden Anniversary Group 1961
Group G Muscle Cars 1962 – 1972
Group H Domestic Sports Cars thru 1972
Group I Foreign Sports Cars thru 1972
Group J Small Cars or Trucks thru 1972
Group K Commercial Vehicles & Trucks thru 1962
Group L Cars of Particular Interest
Group M Custom Show Cars
Group N Historic Racing Cars
Download Concours App: Concours App (PDF)
The Auto Festival:
Hundreds of classic and collectible vehicles including Street Rods & Custom cars will be displayed on the streets of downtown Lakeland on Saturday. The cars are assembled in groups of similar makes and models in a 16-block area of downtown. Although the event is not judged, ribbons and prizes are presented to vehicles selected as sponsor favorites. Participants receive a Goody Bag from area merchants and event sponsors, a custom display sign for the vehicle and lunch for two. Vehicle Pre-Registration is $50 ($75 after Oct. 1st).
“Shows within a show”
A growing tradition at The Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival (Saturday) includes several “shows within a show” as marque clubs host their own field of cars. For instance, Ford Mustangs and Chevrolet Corvettes have a dedicated area for their special group display. Sponsor ribbons are presented to selected cars in the field and a judged category determines the Best Early Model and Best Late Model. These two winners are invited to join the Concours awards presentation at the Lake Mirror Park Amphitheater at the culmination of the show. Contact Ginny Askew at Heacock Insurance (Ph: (863) 683-2228, Email: gaskew@heacock.com) to make arrangements for your marque-specific club.
Classic Motorcycles, Wooden Boats & Amphicars
The Lake Mirror Classic includes special display areas for Classic Motorcycles, Vintage Wooden Boats and Amphicars. These special vehicles are displayed at Lake Mirror Park adjacent to the Concours d’Elgance vehicles. The 1920’s-era seawall surrounding Lake Mirror provides a perfect backdrop when the vintage boats and Amphicars take to the water.
Lake Mirror Classic Auto Auction
Looking for that special collector car you’ve been dreaming about for years? You’ll have a chance to find it at The Lake Mirror Classic Auto Auction. Approximately 100 collector cars are planned to be auctioned during this inaugural event. Higgenbotham Auctioneers International will conduct the auction. Vehicles will be display for public preview on Friday evening at the Magnolia Building and Saturday morning on Main Street. The auction is scheduled to begin at 1:00pm on Main Street – right in the heart of the Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival. With over 35,000 people in attendance, downtown Lakeland is the place to be if you’re interested in buying or selling a collector vehicle.
The sellers commission is just 5% and vehicles may be offered with or without a reserve. (A $250 fee applies to vehicles sold with reserve.) There is no charge to register as a Bidder. Consignments are being accepted now. Contact Laura Whitt at Higgenbotham Auctioneers International for full details. She can be reached at (863) 644-6681 ext.233 or autoauction@higgenbotham.com.
Sunday Road Rally and Brunch
The Lake Mirror Classic will conclude on Sunday morning with a fun road rally over the back roads of central Florida. Brunch will be served and prizes distributed at the rally’s conclusion. The driving route will cover approx. 50 miles. Registration is $30 per person.
Additional Event Information
Lunch for Two and Goodies
Participants registered for the Concours d’Elegance or The Auto Festival will receive lunch for two, a customized vehicle display sign and a goody bag from downtown Lakeland merchants.
Food & Souvenir Vendors
Massachusetts Ave. will serve as the main “Vendor Row” this year. Commercial displays, souvenir vendors and food vendors will be plentiful and add to the festival character of the event. Anyone interested in securing a vending space should contact Ginny Askew at gaskew@heacock.com.
Classic Cars For Sale
A special area is set aside for classic cars for sale. This is a great opportunity to locate that classic car of your dreams. You can register vehicles for the Classic Cars For Sale area the morning of the event. The registration fee is $50 per vehicle – either in advance or on the morning of the event.
Overnight Show Car Parking
Participants are allowed to park show cars in the City of Lakeland’s Orange Street Garage on Friday and Saturday night. This facility has 24-hour security and is conveniently located adjacent to the show areas.
Trailer & Motor Coach Parking
Participants will find ample parking for trailers and self-contained motor coaches on several nearby sites within walking distance of the event. Our top notch team of volunteers request that you notify them in advance with the size of your rig so they can anticipate your arrival. Contact Steve Boyington for trailer parking at sboyington@wmbarchs.com. Locator maps will be sent to participants prior to the event.
Entertainment
Live entertainment will be performed throughout the day on Saturday at the Lake Mirror Amphitheater and at various locations in downtown Lakeland.
Lodging
There is ample lodging in the Lakeland area. The Terrace Hotel, overlooking Lake Mirror Park, is the “official” hotel of the Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival. Contact them at: www.terracehotel.com or (863) 688-0800. Click the “Lodging” tab above for more information.
Car Clubs
Numerous car clubs now designate the Lake Mirror Classic as a listed event on their calendar. Clubs wishing to display their cars as a group will be accommodated as space permits. Contact Ginny Askew for information at gaskew@heacock.com or (863) 683-2228.
Supporting Non-Profit Groups
The Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival supports local non-profit groups by helping them raise needed funds through the sale of food and beverage at the event. Over $250,000 has been raised or donated to local charities because of the Lake Mirror Classic. The event has helped Junior Achievement, Pied Piper Players, Boy Scouts, The First Tee, Historic Lakeland, Lakeland Regional Cancer Center.
A FREE Community Event
The Lake Mirror Classic is presented FREE to the public and made possible because of tremendous support from numerous corporate sponsors. Please join us in thanking these sponsors for presenting the Lake Mirror Classic. Click on the Sponsor link at the top of this page.
