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The Budweiser Hot Rod Rendezvous on Friday night kicks off the weekend with a show of hot rods, an outdoor concert, car parade, food vendors and new car unveiling. A VIP reception benefiting Junior Achievement will also be held in conjunction with the Hot Rod Rendezvous as a separate ticketed event. $30.90 REGISTRATION FEE via

This takes place on the streets of downtown Lakeland from 10 am – 3 pm on Saturday. The streets will be closed-off to accommodate over 600 special interest and collector cars of all types. Vehicles will be displayed in groups of similar makes and models.

A special awards ceremony will be held at 2 pm on the MIDFLORIDA Credit Union stage to present trophies to the winning cars on display as part of the MIDFLORIDA Auto Show. Recipients will be selected based on merit by a special awards committee. In addition, sponsors will present ribbons to their favorite vehicles. All vehicles must be pre-registered.

The Heacock Classic Road Tour on Sunday morning will be the final activity of the 2018 Lakeland Auto Show. Registered entrants enjoy a morning drive through the central Florida countryside culminating with lunch, prizes and program at an undisclosed location. Length of route varies between 45 – 60 miles.

This event is open to all types of vehicles, so you don’t need a show-quality collector car to participate. Walt Engle and rallymaster, Ray Kriegbaum, always create a scenic route with challenging questions along the way which allow you to win prizes at the end. Cars depart from the Peggy Brown Building Sunday morning. Participants must be pre-registered and bring proof of insurance.