2024 Barn Show - June 9th
Hosted by the Road Knights Auto Club
Location:
Corner of Middlebelt & West Chicago
- Livonia, MI |
The BARN SHOW
The year was 1987, the average cost of a new car was just under $10,000, the national average for a gallon of gas was 89 cents. “Fatal Attraction” was causing quite a stir in the theaters, and The Road Knights Auto Club was working hard to produce the first “Barn Show”. The Road Knights are a Charter Club of the MHRA (Est. 1951) and have been continually involved in Hot Rodding, Street Rodding, Racing and Autorama. In 1987 it seemed the natural next step would be to put on a Car Show. The first show that was planned, organized and produced by The Road Knight’s, was a big success, and brought in 150 cars. The Annual Barn Show will once again take place at the picturesque and historical Wilson Dairy Barn in Livonia Michigan. The Wilson Barn and surrounding area make a perfect backdrop for the show. With a park like atmosphere, and a mixture of mature trees, gently rolling grounds as well as level open show field.
The Road Knights club members and volunteers work hard together to put on a first-class car show that has attracted a national publication for a feature article over the years. For years, The Barn Show has always been tailored to be a real family-oriented event for all auto enthusiasts. It features a large number of classes and special awards, live entertainment, swap meet, and a craft show for the ladies and activities for the kids. There’s always something going on. Anything you could want in a car show, can be found at The Barn. And with over thirty-five years of experience, it runs like clockwork. The top honor at the Barn Show is called “The Road Knight’s Pick”. It is selected by a special committee of Road Knights that single out a car they feel exemplifies the most outstanding car in the entire show field. It usually averages around 500 entries but has enjoyed a record of 630 entries. Because of the high level of quality cars that are found at the Barn Show, this special committee usually has a big job, with several visits to each car that is considered, until it’s finally narrowed down to one. The reason such care is taken in choosing this special award, is that the car chosen will be used for the artwork on the shows T-shirts, flyers and show posters for the following year. For many people, the Road Knights “Barn Show” is a must attend event. So mark your calendars and come help celebrate something that has for so many people become a tradition and an “absolute must attend” on their list of car shows for the year.
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