Model year antique plates
Model year antique plates
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📍 Location: Downtown St. Ignace, Michigan, along the shores of Lake Huron
Overview
One of the largest All Makes, All Models car shows in the U.S., featuring over 800 vehicles. Experience classic cars, live music, fireworks, parades, vendors, and more—all with St. Ignace’s famous small-town charm.
Key Registration Details
- Pre-registration (Online): $25 (Closes June 13, 2025, at noon)
- Onsite Registration:
- $40 (cash only, Thursday–Saturday, June 27–29)
- Registration Tent Location: Left of the St. Ignace Marina entrance
- Pickup Times:
- Thursday, June 27: 12 PM–5 PM
- Friday, June 28: 12 PM–5 PM
- Saturday, June 29: 8 AM–12 PM
Registration Includes:
- Downtown show space and entry to the awards ceremony (Top 40 & Specialty Awards)
- Thursday Cruise Night admission
- Participation in the “Down Memory Lane” Parade
- Commemorative gift
- $10 slot play at Kewadin Casino
Special Features
Model Car Show
📅 Date: Saturday, June 29
📍 Location: Gazebo at American Legion Park, 200 State Street
- Registration: 9 AM–12 PM ($5/entry, $10/unlimited entries, kids free)
- Awards: 1 PM (General, Jr. Builder, Rugrats, Air & Sea, and “It Came From Air or Sea” Theme)
“Bring a Customized Trophy”
- New for 2025: Attendees can bring their own custom trophy to award their favorite build!
Schedule of Events
Thursday, June 27
- Cruise Night hosted by Kewadin Casinos
- $10 free slot play (18+)
- Staging at 7 PM
Friday, June 28
- Cars & Coffee Corvette Event: 10:30 AM–1 PM, Little Bear East Arena
- Down Memory Lane Parade: 7 PM (staging at airport by 6:30 PM, broadcast live on 100.7 FM)
Saturday, June 29
- The Big Show: 8 AM–4 PM (downtown closed to traffic 5 AM–5 PM)
- Vendors, live music, and special guests throughout downtown and Marina parking lots
- Awards Ceremony: 7 PM, Little Bear Arena overflow lot
- Fireworks: Dusk
Special Book Signing:
- Keys to the Kingdom with Sean Reavie
- 📍 Location: Marina Registration Tent
- 📅 Times: 10–11:30 AM & 1–2:30 PM
Celebration of Life
- Honoring founder Ed Reavie at 12 PM, St. Ignace Marina Dock
Additional Details
- For updates, follow event social media and the official website.
- Early packet pickup on Thursday or Friday is recommended to save time on show day.
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