28th Annual Transportation Day Car & Motorcycle Show

Sunday, July 13 ~ 10 am to 4 pm

Car enthusiasts from across Ontario showcase their antique & classic cars and vintage motorcycles in the historic village with over 25 awards to be won.

Featuring:

  • Horse & wagon rides
  • Music of the 50s to 80s courtesy of DJ Del and Jenny Jams
  • School lessons on pioneer travel and transportation
  • Rope making demonstrations
  • Grist Mill demonstrations
  • Tongue-in-cheek suffrage meeting at the Town Hall (set demonstration times)
  • Weaving demonstrations on the Jacquard loom
  • Corn sandbox activity for kids
  • Old-fashioned schoolyard games
  • Craft at the Ayotte Cabin
  • Displays by the Peterborough County City Paramedics
  • Log hand hewing demonstrations
  • Displays by the Peterborough Model Railroaders
  • Sweets treats and refreshment at the Keene Hotel ($)
  • Keene Lions Club Food Truck serving BBQ goods ($)- CASH only
  • Freshly popped kettle corn by Ben's Kettle Corn ($)
  • Snow cones and lemonade by Snowie Canada ($)
  • Fresh Empire Cheese curd and bread for sale in the Cheese Factory ($)

Admission: Adults- $17, Students & Seniors (60+) – $12, Youths 5 to 14 Years of Age – $9, Free for Children Under 5 Years of Age, Family Pass (includes 2 Adults and up to 4 Youths) – $45

Tickets are available at the door and in advance online. To purchase tickets in advance, please click on the button below to visit our online Museum Shop.

Please note: Events run rain or shine. Special activities are subject to change due to weather, materials, volunteer availability and unforeseen circumstances. In the event of extreme circumstances which require cancellation, a notice will be posted on our social media pages. Last admission is 3 pm, but we recommend you give yourself a minimum of 2 hours for your visit. On-site parking is available on a first come first served basis. Overflow parking is available at McIntyre Park.

Demonstrator Information

If you are interested in attending our Transportation Day Car & Motorcycle Show with your antique car, classic car, or vintage motorcycle, please check out our demonstrator poster at the following link: 2025 Car & Motorcycle Show Demonstrator Poster

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