10th Annual Downtown New Britain/TD Bank Car Show
By Frank E. Bradley | SPECIAL TO THE CITY JOURNAL at September 15, 2023 | 6:30 pm | Print
The New Britain Downtown District is sponsoring the 10th annual 2018 New Britain/TD Bank Downtown Car Show on Saturday, September 24 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The show will take place at Central Park, near 27 West Main Street, in New Britain CT, in front of City Hall.
Residents of Hartford, West Hartford, Elmwood and Newington can take the CTfastrak to the 10th Annual Car Show and get off the bus one block from the show, where the Family Fun is Bigger and Better than Ever! Downtown New Britain steps way-back with many of the old automobiles for you to enjoy. There will be ample free parking in local parking garages, food vendors and public Admission is Free.
Chrome will be King as Antique Cars from 20’s and 30’s, Classic Cars from the 40’s, Muscle Cars from the 50’s, Street Rods from the 60’s, Imports and the extreme Tuners (small, late model, non-Detroit automobiles).of more recent vintage take over downtown New Britain. There will be 20 Trophies awarded, including Best In Show. Door Prizes will be raffled off during the course of the show to benefit the New Britain Police Explorers. There is a $10 fee suggested to enter a car in the show. There will also be a 50-50 raffle near the end of the show.
As always, all proceeds benefit the New Britain Police Explorers. New Britain’s West Main Street will be dedicated to this nostalgic retro display. As historic New Britain City Hall serves as the backdrop and local restaurants, exhibitors, vendors, and a DJ will add to the family fun. See if your favorite car wins is awarded the coveted Mayors Trophy.
For more information contact New Britain Downtown District at [email protected]
or go to www.newbritaindd.com or call 860-229-0878. Follow the New Britain Downtown District on Facebook at www.facebook.com/NewBritainDowntownCarShow
The show is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors, especially TD Bank and the Constitution State Classics Car Club. Other Sponsors include: Amato’s Toy and Hobby, Sir Speedy Printing of New Britain, Papa’s Dodge and Imperial Trophy and Luggage of New Britain, The New Britain Police Department, The City of New Britain and Mayor Erin Stewart.
