GENERAL INFORMATION FAQS
Q: When is the show?
A: It is always the third Saturday of July. Upcoming show dates are as follows:
• 2025: July 19th
• 2026: July 18th
• 2027: July 17th
• 2028: July 15th
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Q: Is the show rain or shine? If not, when is your rain date?
A: The show is not rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather based on weather predictions leading up to
the event, we reserve the right to postpone the show. Our rain date is always the following Saturday of the
original scheduled show date. Updates on weather and a planned move to our rain date will be posted to
our Facebook page (@coatesvilleindy).
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Q: What is the fee to enter?
A: Register by July 1st and the fee is $20.00. Fee is $25.00 the day of the show.
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Q: What time is show check-in and/or registration on show day?
A: Official check-in and registration begins at 7:00am and ends at 9:30am. Please do not arrive prior to 7:00am
as access to the streets will not open until 7:00am and we cannot block the streets. If you arrive early,
please stage at the First National Bank and proceed to the event at 7:00am.
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Q: What do I do if I need to leave the show before the end?
A: It’s best to alert our parking personnel at the time you park so they can park you in a convenient spot for an
early exit, so you are not boxed in. It is also good to alert one of our officers on the street about 15 minutes
prior to your departure so they can assist you at the time of your departure.
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Q: Can I save a space for a friend who will be arriving in a little while?
A: No, due to the volume of vehicles arriving for the show, we cannot allow folks hold spots for other people.
Please be understanding about this. If you wish to park together, please arrive together.
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Q: How big will my vehicle space be?
A: Registered vehicles get approximately a 10 ft x 20 ft space to park their vehicle.
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Q: When will I receive participant instructions for the show?
A: We will email out all information and instructions for the show to all that preregistered within two weeks prior
to the show. This will go only to those that we have valid email addresses for. If you did not provide an email
or an incorrect email address, you will not receive this communication.
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Q: Can I purchase additional event t-shirts?
A: Yes, if you would like to purchase more you can do that. You must let us know and pay for them prior to
April 1st. Each shirt is $20.00. You will need to let us know the quantity and sizes and we will invoice you
through Paypal. As long as we receive payment prior to April 1st for the extra shirts, the order will be placed.
If not paid by this date ,the order will not be placed. We will also have a limited supply of shirts available for
sale at the Information Booth on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Q: Why didn’t I receive a goody bag?
A: Goody bags are only available for the first 300 vehicles that register for the show. If you did not receive one,
that means 300 cars have already registered prior to your registration and/or arrival.
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Q: What am I allowed to bring to the event?
A: The following are allowed:
• Chairs
• Coolers
• Sunscreen
• Umbrellas
• Wheel Chocks
• Drinks/Snacks
• Pets on a Leash
• 10 x 10 pop up tent is allowed. However, please wait until all vehicles around you have been parked
before setting it up. You must have the ability to secure it with weights. You are not allowed to set up
a tent if it is at all windy. If you are unsure about setting it up, please see our event coordinator or one
of the police officers at the event.
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Q: What items are NOT allowed at the event?
A: The following are NOT allowed:
• No Firearms
• Grills/grilling
• Alcohol
• Unsafe Driving
• Any kind of open flame
• Burnouts (coming or leaving the event)
NOTE: Event staff has the right to ask you to leave should any of the above rules or any laws are violated.
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Q: I see attendees with name tags and lanyards. How do I get one?
A: If you register and prepay for the show next year, you will receive one. These items are part of our VIP
Package for those that register and prepay only.
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Q: It looks like it will be hot the day of the show. Will there be shade?
A: There are some shady areas around the event, but we cannot guarantee there will be shade where you are
parked. You will be able to find shade plus our air-conditioned community building will be open as a cool
down area. While we don’t encourage groups to congregate in a confined space, we will have limited
seating and tables spread out at a safe distance in this area.
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Q: Where are your restrooms located at?
A: We have air conditioned restrooms in the Community Building and the Library. The trail restrooms will also
be open which are east of the Liquor Store (non-air conditioned), plus the restaurants will have restrooms.
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Q: Will there be any live entertainment at the event?
A: No, we have purchased our own sound system allowing more spaces to park.
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Q: If I am not feeling well at the event, are there services I can utilize?
A: Yes, we will have some firefighters and EMTs roaming the event that can be summoned to assist you if
needed.
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Q: Will you have any security at your event?
A: Yes, we will have police officers working the event.
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Q: What are the COVID-19 Health and Safety protocols for your event?
A: As this is constantly changing, we will follow all state, federal and CDC protocols that may be in place at
the time of the show. We will not be requiring proof of a COVID-19 vaccine for admittance to the event.
Anyone is welcome to wear a mask if they choose to do so. Masks will also be available at registration and
the Information Booth free of charge if you would like one.
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Q: Are golf carts allowed at your event?
A: Yes, golf carts are allowed, but not advisable unless you have an inability to easily move about the event.
Any person operating a golf cart must be a licensed driver and must operate the golf cart in a safe manner
giving the right of way to police and fire vehicles (including the police golf cart) as well as all pedestrians.
Golf carts must remain in the show area and must not drive in close proximity of the show cars.
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Q: Do you have any type of participant games at your event?
A: Yes, every year we have games. Check your goody bag for game information and/or check in with the
Game Booth inside the Community Building on show day for game information.
