Going Places with Dina Guzzardo
Classic car enthusiasts are some of the most dedicated hobbyists around. For local car enthusiasts, one of the most anticipated events of the year is back this September 24th and 25th from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm in Wildwood. Although the event usually takes place on the boardwalk, the ongoing maintenance work has meant the show has been shifted to Downtown Wildwood on Pacific Avenue, with a second exciting location added at the Wildwoods Conventions Center.
The main exhibition will be at the Pacific Avenue location, which will host vendors, entertainment, and more. The venue will be showing a variety of fan-favorite classic cars, which typically line the boards. The makes and models of these cars all differ with all being at least 25 years or older. The show starts at 9 am and runs until 3:30 pm on both Friday, September 24th and Saturday, September 25th, giving spectators ample time to enjoy the cars, restaurants, bars, and shops over the two days. On Sunday 26th, at 10 am, there will be an awards ceremony which participants are invited to attend and find out who wins Downtown Top 40, Best of Show Stock, Best of Show Modified, and The Old School Memorial Awards. Participants and ticket holders can access the Wildwoods Convention Center during the day and at night during entertainment hours. The stores on Pacific Avenue will be open during the event, so be sure to stop by and support the local businesses after a difficult year.
The second location at the Wildwoods Convention Center will feature the Big Show Ocean Invitational, which will exhibit a hand-picked selection of high-end specialty cars. During the Big Show Car Corral, a selection of cars will be displayed for sale by the private owners and vendors. In the evening, you will be able to enjoy the entertainment, which has been exclusively organized for participants and ticket holders. The hours of operation will be Friday, September 24th from 12:00 pm-9:00 pm, Saturday, September 25th from 9:00 am-9:00 pm, and Sunday, September 26th from 10:00 am-1:00 pm. Daytime access is free to the general public. After 5:00 pm, participants and ticket holders only. Finally, the Ocean Invitational participants can attend the Sunday morning award ceremony to find out the winners of the Ocean Invitational Top 20, Best Engine, Best Paint, Best Interior, and Best Undercarriage awards.
Some of the featured cars include a 1957 Chevrolet 150 Wagon from Mark Silverberg, a 1964 Ford Fairlane from Mike Nestore, and a 1968 Chevrolet Camaro from Robert Hornung. These are just a small selection of what will be on display, and for a full list of the participating cars, be sure to check out their website: https://wildwoodcarshows.com/.
The event is being organized by JSM productions, who are behind several of the most prominent motor events in Southern New Jersey. Although things have had to be formatted slightly differently this year, it is still set to be a great, action-packed weekend with some impressive vehicles on display. As last year’s was canceled, this has become a highly-anticipated event, and JSM productions have ensured that this year’s event will be better than ever.
Daniel, who attended the event when it last happened in 2019, said “This is a great classic car expo. It is simple, not overwhelming with hundreds of cars, and all the ones on display have been hand-picked for this show in particular. The organizers are great because they know the crowd and they know exactly what they are looking for and are interested in. I was pretty upset when it got canceled last year, so I am really excited for it to be on again this year! If you are thinking about going, just do it – you won’t regret it!”
To register your classic car for the show, prices start at only $45, and cars must be at least 25 years old to be included. Vendor spots differ depending on the size of the booth and start at only $150. There is also an unofficial Facebook event page where the latest updates are posted and people’s questions are answered, so be sure to follow along!
Dina Guzzardo is the President and Executive Promoter of Dina Media Group LLC. Dina Media Group is an innovative cutting edge event production and marketing company that produces and promotes large events as well as a talent agency that manages some incredible talent.www.dinamediagroup.com
