History in the Park -- September 23, 2018

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Join us for the largest annual antique auto show in the West.  The 18th annual Antique Autos in History Park presented by the Santa Clara Valley Model T Ford Club and History San José will take place on Sunday, September 23, 2018 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. This event fills History Park (Kelley Park, 635 Phelan Ave, San Jose, CA) with 200 stock antique vehicles, fire equipment, bicycles and motorcycles of all makes up to 1945. 

Requirements for entering an antique vehicle.  There is no registration required.  Just bring your antique vehicle to the gate at History Park.  All vehicles permitted on the grounds of History Park, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, were manufactured between the late 1800s and 1945 and are either in original or restored-to-original condition. No vehicle will be allowed on the grounds of History Park during the show that is newer than 1945.


The featured vehicle this year is Packard.  Also located on the grounds will be the Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor Association. There will be antique crafts demonstrated and antique collectibles displayed.  A Dixieland Jazz Band will  provide music and food is available from Peggy Sue's Restaurant and O'Brien's Cafe. Activities are provided for kids.  
 
 Plan your day around the following:
     11:15     Dance Performance
     12:00     Portraits of the Past Skit
     12:30     Music by Toot Sweet Jazz Band
       2:00     Presentation on Packards
       3:00     Costume Recognition
       3:30     Drawing for Door Prizes 

Admission:   Adults and Children (3 yrs+) $ 5.
                       Free to participants and HSJ members.   

For more information, contact Peder Jorgensen via e-mail or 408-358-3398. 
Visit: scvmtfc.org and historysanjose.org