ANTIQUE CAR PREREGISTRATION
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Details for Antique Car Pre-Registration
The town of Stockbridge, made famous by Norman Rockwell’s painting of the village during the holidays, becomes a magical New England setting decorated with holiday wreaths and festive lights, as the town celebrates Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas December 6-8, 2024.
Sponsored by the Stockbridge Chamber of Commerce, the holiday celebration offers a full range of activities, with highlights on Saturday including Holiday Historic Property Tours and a Holiday Concert.
Capping off the weekend is a recreation on Sunday of the scene depicted in Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas, complete with vintage automobiles parked in the spots occupied in the painting. The day’s activities include music, unique shops, Roger the Jester, a visit from Santa and much more.
The festivities celebrate Rockwell’s popular depiction of what for many is the quintessential small New England Town, with all the longing for a simpler time that it represents. Rockwell began painting the popular image in 1956, but did not complete it until December 1967.
The image and character of Stockbridge has changed little over the years, thanks to the great care and affection of its residents, and it is that special ambience which draws so many.
Come help us celebrate!!
We are once again inviting antique car owners to participate in this great event by show casing their collectibles on Sunday, December 8th from 12 to 2pm. It’s been a wonderful experience planning the event each year as we look forward to seeing our old friends and making new ones.
We appreciate your continued support and hope that you will be able to celebrate with us.
With each year that passes, the event details need updating and changing. Please review the key points below before pre-registering.
NOTABLE CHANGES for this year’s event apply to Check In location and Arrival Time Please review all Key Points.
CUT OFF YEAR FOR ALL CLASSES
Since we would like to recreate the painting, we are seeking cars made in the late 1940’s and early 1950’s to park on the Red Lion Inn side of the street. Other years are welcome to park on the opposite side of the street.
REGISTRATION
Pre-registration is required and must be submitted by November 15th. (For late preregistration Contact the Chamber office) Spaces are limited to 55. Please do not come as an antique car participant if you have not preregistered and received confirmation notice from the Chamber office.
If you still wish to enjoy to the event as a patron, we welcome you. The days’ activities require a ticket which are on sale prior to the event. Tickets are $5.00 per person.
CLICK HERE FOR THE WEEKEND EVENTS AND TICKET INFORMATION
DATE AND TIMES
Date:
Sunday, December 8, 2024
Location:
Main Street, Stockbridge, MA
Event Hours:
12Noon to 2PM This is a closed pedestrian walkway event.
Absolutely no early departures allowed:
The event ends at 2pm but you need to wait for the road to open. It may take 5 to 10 minutes after 2 to open, so please allow time for the officers to open the road before departing. Thank YOU!
ARRIVAL TIME
10:00-11:30 AM No early bird arrivals please. We understand that you want a prime parking spot but since the street is not closed to traffic before 11:30AM, we need police coverage to assist you with parking. If you arrive while the road is blocked, please enter onto Main Street from the Red Lion Inn side.
PARKING
Parking will be “first come, first serve” to the pre-registered participants. Please do not park on Main Street before 10:00AM. Cars that best duplicate the Main Street picture should park on The Red Lion Inn side of the street with other models directly across the street. The objective of the days’ event is to recreate the Rockwell painting. Visitors enjoy taking photos of the replication. Please do not park on the Red Lion Inn side of the street if your vehicle does not duplicate the image or has large signs or advertisements on the vehicle.
CHECK-IN
Registration will open at 10:15AM and close promptly at 12 noon. Upon arrival, park your car on the appropriate side of street and check-in on Main Street Near Berkshire Bank. The first 55 participants will receive 1 dash plaque and 1 admittance button. If you bring guests to partake in the activities, they will need to purchase a ticket. They are $5.00 each. We will not mail dash plaques if you preregistered and did not show, so you must be present.
TRAILERS
Due to space limitation, we do not offer space for participants with trailers.
CANCELLATIONS
We understand that many owners will not come if there has been or will be poor weather. However, it is important to let the Chamber office know that you will not be attending so that we can open space to people who inquired and did not make the cut. Call 413-298-5200 or email info@stockbridgechamber.org
TO PRE-REGISTER
We prefer that you email (info@stockbridgechamber.org) us OR call (413-298-5200) with the following details by November 15th. You will receive a confirmation email from the Chamber office.
- Name
- City & State
- Year
- Model & Color
- Email Address
DIRECTIONS TO STOCKBRIDGE
- From Boston- Mass.Turnpike (Rte. 90) West to Exit 10, Rte. 102 West to Stockbridge.
- From New York City- Taconic State Parkway North to Rte. 23 East to Great Barrington, Rte. 7 North to Stockbridge.
- From Albany- New York State Thruway East (Rte. 90) to Exit B3, Rte. 22 South to Rte. 102 East to Stockbridge.
*Photo Credit: Norman Rockwell, Stockbridge Main Street at Christmas. From the Permanent collection, and on view at Norman Rockwell Museum. © 1967, Norman Rockwell Family Agency
