The Red Barns Spectacular
Always the first Saturday in August
Since 1981 the KAARC has presented the Red Barns Spectacular on the grounds of the Gilmore Car Museum.
Automobiles and auto clubs from all over the Midwest attend our show. Started as a collaborative fundraising effort between the museum and the KAARC, the Red Barns Spectacular has grown since its founding, boasting three distinct cars shows on the day of the event: the KAARC Judged Show, exclusive to qualified show cars; the Driver’s Choice show, open to all cars 25 years or older; and the Vintage Trailer show, for antique and restored camper trailers of all kinds. The Red Barns Spectacular is also host to one of the largest automotive swap meet in West Michigan, with vendors varying from crafters to car parts, and includes a large car for sale corral.
Every Year we feature a different vehicle or club
In past years we’ve celebrated such events as the Hundredth Anniversary of Checker Motors with the Checker Club of America.
For 2026,
we celebrated 60 years of
the Gilmore Car Museum
We proudly host three shows in one event
* KAARC Judged Show *
* Drivers Choice Show *
* Vintage Camper Show *
There have been changes to our Rules & Expectations for the event. Please check the links below for the 2026 updates.
Vendors & Cars for Sale
Pre-registration is OPEN!
First come first served.
spaces are 20' X 30'
