29th Annual Lewes British Motorcar Show 2024

SPECIAL ALERT: Due to an overwhelming response the show field is full! Regrettably, registrations are no longer being taken, including for a waitlist. Look for a posting for our 2025 show the beginning of March, 2025.

The British Are Coming...This time by invitation on Saturday May 4th !

Twenty-nine is an amazing milestone for the Lewes British Motorcar Show, sponsored by the Lewes Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the British Car Club of Delaware. The show will take place on the grounds of the Lewes Ferry Terminal for the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, overlooking the Delaware Bay.

In addition to welcoming Classic and modern British cars, this year our featured marque will be Lotus. Remember British cars remain an iconic part of the American automotive scene, especially after WWII when American soldiers began bringing back British sports cars stateside. Among them, the 100 year old MG marque is so iconic, it seemed we all either had an MG ourselves, or had a family member, friend, neighbor, or school mate who did. The show will be a great opportunity to share British cars and their stories with other car owners and spectators.

While there will be much to see at the show, visitors are encouraged to take advantage of historic downtown Lewes, home to a wonderful number of shops and restaurants, as well as all that the Delaware beach area has to offer.

Registration this year is electronic only through eventbrite.

On show day food and beverages will be available for purchase on site, courtesy of Grain On the Rocks, the modern waterfront bar and grille within the Ferry Terminal. Grain has graciously agreed to offer specials for show car registrants.

The Friday evening Meet & Greet / Cruise in was an overwhelming success the past two years and is back once again! For those interested, the “Meet & Greet” at Grain on the Rocks is held the evening before the show, Friday evening May 3rd from 5-7 pm at the Dogfish Head Picnic Area at the Ferry terminal. The Meet & Greet at Grain on the Rocks is open to ALL BRITISH CARS and their owners of course. So, cruise on down with your British car of any year, whether local or from out of town. Of course, food and drinks can be purchased at the bar. Attendance is limited. Registration will be free, but we do need to keep close tabs on the registrations given limited space in the picnic area , so please be gracious and not to reserve a ticket if you are not going to use it. In the event you must cancel. please be sure to let us know. Invitations will be sent to those who have registered via eventbrite email as the show date approaches.

Class trophies, are determined by our esteemed celebrity show judges, and will be presented at the conclusion of the show as cars parade through historic downtown Lewes, the first city in the first state. The number of class trophies will be determined by the number of cars in each respective class. Registrants may also elect for "Display Only" without being judged.

Show details:

• Field opens at 8:30 am, with entry no later than 10:30 for the show field. Since this is a high pedestrian traffic area, please be aware that for everyone's safety, vehicles may not leave the field during the official show hours, from 11:00a-3:00p.

• Car registration is $35.00 in advance. Onsite registration is NOT guaranteed. Last year's show was sold out well in advance. Onsite registration (if available) will be $40. There is a small convenience fee added by eventbrite for online registration. Since space is limited on the show field, advanced registration is highly recommended.

• Registration includes admission for driver and a passenger. Additional passengers and spectator admission for the show is $5.00. Kids 12 and under are free.

• Winners will be announced in time for the parade through Lewes.

• Winners must be present to receive their awards.

• Please remember prominent "For Sale" signs are not permitted in or on show cars.

• Since space is limited, please remember to register early! 120 vehicles are eligible to register. Everyone is encouraged to drive their British car to the show regardless of registration.

• This year we have a Rain Date of Sunday May 5th. In the event both days have inclimate weather it will be considered a "Rain or Shine" event; registration fees are non-refundable.

If you are planning on riding the Ferry from Cape May to attend the show, The Cape May - Lewes Ferry (DRBA) has graciously offered a significant discount in the past for both vehicles and pedestrians attending the show. Stay tuned for more information!