NEW HOPE, PA — A summertime tradition will shift into gear this weekend as New Hope Helping presents the 2026 edition of the New Hope Automobile Show on the grounds of the New Hope-Solebury High School.
The show is scheduled for Saturday, August 8, and Sunday, August 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the grounds of New Hope-Solebury High School.
For 69 years, some of the finest antique and classic automobiles in the country have made their way to New Hope to be judged for authenticity, originality, cleanliness, and condition. Throughout its history, the show has welcomed as many as 10,000 visitors over the two-day event, all gathered to appreciate the design, engineering, history, and craftsmanship of vehicles from around the world.
This year's show will recognize two iconic milestones in automotive and motorcycle history: the 100th anniversary of Mercedes-Benz and the 100th anniversary of Ducati. Ducati will be showcased on both Saturday and Sunday, while Mercedes-Benz will be showcased on Sunday.
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Saturday's full line-up will feature domestic classes, including Rods — Hot, Rat, Street, Restomods, and Custom — along with Replicars and an Exhibition class for vehicles that do not fit into the show's other categories.
Sunday will highlight foreign vehicles, with many of the show's traditional foreign classes returning from 2025.
Click on the website for which car classes you'll see each day. newhopeautoshow.com/the-show/
For spectators, general admission is $10 per person. Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult. Active military members and their families are admitted free with ID. No pets are allowed.
On-site parking is $5 and can be accessed from the Route 202 spur road at Hardy Bush Way. Visitors should follow posted signs, as well as the directions of traffic police and parking lot staff. For those walking in from the center of New Hope, there are two pedestrian visitor entrance gates accessed via Bridge Street.
A Tradition That Gives Back
The Road Rally, which was held in late July, and The New Hope Automobile Show are presented by New Hope Helping, a charitable organization that supports scholarships for deserving New Hope-Solebury graduating seniors, as well as local community projects.
Since 1957, The New Hope Automobile Show has helped provide $1.6 million for scholarships and initiatives that benefit the New Hope-Solebury community. New Hope Helping has also expanded its work to aid local families and businesses during times of need, including natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on health, education, and relief.
Whether you are behind the wheel, competing in the rally, showing a treasured vehicle, or strolling the show field, The New Hope Automobile Show offers a summer tradition with something for every car enthusiast, all while supporting the local community.
For more information, follow The New Hope Automobile Show and New Hope Helping on Facebook, call 215-862-5665, or visit newhopeautoshow.com .
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