Car shows are more trouble than enjoyment?

[woodstang]

Hello everyone.
First please understand my situation is different than most.
63 years of fighting leukemia.
3rd car show this year in Maine.
They had the cars in a grassy field you had to slowly drive into.
Before I turned my car off.
I put it in gear and pulled back out.
I was lucky because it had started raining hard and the cars were being blocked in by food trucks.
You had no space to sit behind cars.
Just wasn’t excited to see the people being too close to my car .
Lots of people drinking because of fireworks later.
Enjoyed the drive more than usual.
If it was just mostly car people I’d love it.
Anyone else have experience with car shows?
Respect to everyone.

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[Gregs24]

Choose your car show a bit better?

 

[fishinrich]

So......you brought your car to a car show but you're upset people are close looking at it?

 

[Skye]

Not every event it worthwhile.

A grassy field is a fail. Mud, rocks, holes, risk of fire and the terrain potentially not supporting the weight or tire of some vehicles.

Night events present their own issues. As does people drinking en-masse. Look for events which are specific to cars, not where the cars are an add-on to something else.

Venues and food trucks attract people. They should be kept well off to the side, to give everyone access, while allowing attendees space to mill about and look at what's on show.

The display vehicles should be kept in their own area. People can walk around freely, but spectator vehicle traffic cannot enter.

Parking spaces can be tight. People do have to be careful when opening doors, trunks or setting up seating. They have nice cars to, so this is often not an issue.

As to the people themselves, some will walk up and touch things. Doing so helps affirm to the brain what a person is seeing. Worst I've experienced is case of finger prints.

I've never witnessed anyone sitting on, leaning against or attempting to get into a vehicle. You can keep the hood closed and the windows up.

I'd do some more reconnaissance before attending. Maybe show up in your Daily Driver and tour one beforehand, to decide if you'd like to return for a later event with your 7G. Google Maps can help anyone study the entry, layout and exits. You can also call or e-mail ahead, to confirm if you are free to come and go, or are locked in for the duration of the event.

Edit,

I'd search for any area Cars and Coffee events. If you've not attended one before, these are often in the AM, in a large lot. Informal. Come-and-go as you please. Organized and attended by automotive enthusiasts. Look for shows like this, organized by C&C, hosted by a small business or vocational school.

 

[DarkHorsePremium]

I've been visiting at least one show a week. This week I'm going tonight and tomorrow morning.

The only thing I avoid is parking next to cars with little kids. I've seen them open doors carelessly without control.

Believe it or not the other thing I've had to do is put a sign underneath the hood (when open) that says "Please look, but don't touch". You'd think you wouldn't have to say anything but there was always one person who wants to put their fingers on my air oil separator or my clear air box lids. I'm not sure why. . 99% of people are respectful, but there's always one doofus who can't admire something without putting his hands on it. Just part of showing the car get used to it. Some people think visiting a car show is like visiting a dealer showroom. Most people are respectful though.

 

[BrownsReds]

Hello everyone.
First please understand my situation is different than most.
63 years of fighting leukemia.
3rd car show this year in Maine.
They had the cars in a grassy field you had to slowly drive into.
Before I turned my car off.
I put it in gear and pulled back out.
I was lucky because it had started raining hard and the cars were being blocked in by food trucks.
You had no space to sit behind cars.
Just wasn’t excited to see the people being too close to my car .
Lots of people drinking because of fireworks later.
Enjoyed the drive more than usual.
If it was just mostly car people I’d love it.
Anyone else have experience with car shows?
Respect to everyone.

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