2025 – 13th Annual Deering Vintage Auto Show

Miami’s Most Exciting Vintage Car Show

The Deering Estate, in collaboration with the Antique Automotive Club of America – South Florida Region, will host the 13th annual Vintage Auto Show on Sunday, November 2, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests from the Miami area can enjoy a relaxing day outdoors as they stroll down memory lane. Car show enthusiasts of all ages can enjoy a variety of vintage cars, from 1965 and older, displayed on the historic grounds of the Deering Estate for Miami’s most exciting car show.

2025 Deering Vintage Auto Show Application

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– NO FEE – Pre-registration Required
Limited Spots Available, once we reach the limit a waitlist will be kept.
Registration includes one car, the owner and one guest entry into the show and the Deering Estate. All others must go through the main entrance and pay for entry into Deering Estate. The main entrance gates open at 10 am.
Vehicle Entrance Starts at 9:15 AM, all cars in place by 10:00 AM. Sunday, November 2, 2025
Show Hours 10AM to 3PM. No car may leave the show field for safety reasons until 3 PM

In keeping with the historic nature of this site earlier year antiques are encouraged and will be given priority. A limit of vehicles 1965 or earlier and any year International Harvester will be accepted. If any registered car owner realizes that you will be unable to display your vehicle, please notify Show Chair Jean Hawa at 305-984-3174 or Ed Medina ASAP at aacasouthfloridaregion@gmail.com so that those on the waitlist could be contacted and added in case of cancellation(s).
No day-of-show registration
An application will be acknowledged upon receipt. A follow-up email will be sent to the applicant either to confirm acceptance or waiting list placement. (by mid October)
Participants will also receive a one-year couple’s membership to the Deering Estate. Pets are NOT allowed in the park. Bring a picnic lunch or purchase from food vendors.

CAR SCAVENGER HUNT! Deering Estate personnel would like you to take a picture of an interesting visual element on your vehicle. Photos will be included in a scavenger hunt that kids can look for during the show. Photographed elements must be easily visible so kids do not need to explore vehicles too closely. Please send your photos to:
Jenna Noordhoek
jenna.noordhoek@miamidade.gov
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ORIGINAL or RESTORED TO ORIGINAL 1965 OR OLDER – Any Year International Harvester Vehicles All vehicles must be on the show field by 10:00 A.M
ALL CARS MUST HAVE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND A CARDBOARD / DRIP GUARD UNDER THE CAR. All cars must remain on show field until 3pm for Safety Reasons
CAR ENTRY MUST BE 1965 OR EARLIER – Vintage Original or restored to original – NO MODIFIED VEHICLES*
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Items to adhere to, if you have any questions please reach out. 

  1. Very Important Reminder- we are the guests of the Deering Estate,
    therefore, due to safety reasons everyone is expected to comply with their guidelines.
  2.  All vehicles must display a fire extinguisher and have a pan or cardboard under the vehicle to catch possible oil drips.
  3.  This is NOT a judged show. However, we follow AACA Philosophy on cars allowed into AACA shows using AACA standards for judging (original or restored to original). For sale signs are prohibited.
  4. Show car entry begins at 9:15 am at the designated entry point on SW 168 Street and 72 Ave. Deering Estate personnel will direct you to a designated parking spot along the paths. Cars will be staged by eras (20’s-30’s, 40’s, 50’s, 60’s). All show cars must be in place by 10:00 am.
  5. As per the Deering Estate website, Nature Preserve Tours are offered at 11:00 am, 12:30 pm and 2 pm. Guests need to sign up at the front gate on the day of the show.
  6. Please note that the historic house museums will be closed and not accessible.
  7. Car engines are not to be started during the show.
  8. Show ends at 3pm. NO Vehicle may leave the field prior to 3pm.
  9. In case of an emergency, the show chair or Deering Estate employee must be notified.
  10. Very important: at end of show, cars are to drive out onto the path as per instructions of Deering Estate personnel  and AACA Volunteers
If any registered car owners realizes that they will be unable to display their vehicle, please notify Show Chair Jean Hawa at 305-984-3174 or Ed Medina ASAP at <aacasouthfloridaregion@gmail.com>  so that those on the waitlist could be contacted and added in case of cancellation(s).