Antique Car Gathering

Saturday, August 1, 2020 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sauder Village will celebrate the automobiles of days gone by on Saturday, August 1 with a special gathering of antique cars in the Historic Village. Guests can experience Ohio’s rich history while viewing automobiles, visiting animals in the barnyard, marveling at working craftsmen, and hearing stories shared by costumed guides along a Walk Through Time from 1803 through the turn of the century.

“Sauder Village offers a unique backdrop for collectors to share their vintage cars with others,” shared Kim Krieger, Media Relations Manager. “Due to COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, we have decided to reduce the number of vehicles that will be coming for our antique car gathering this year. However, guests will still enjoy viewing a variety of production cars from Ford, Crosley, REO, Willys, Hudson, Buick, and Oldsmobile on our 1920s Main Street and the Village Green.”

The automobiles on display at Sauder Village will be from a much earlier time period than some events since cars are required to be older than 1942 with some even dating back to the early 1900s. Some cars already pre-registered for the gathering include a 1902 Oldsmobile, 1906 REO Runabout, a 1921 Ford Post Canopy Express, and a 1925 Ford Model T.

Throughout the day guests will be able to look at the cars and visit with car owners, with appropriate social distancing in place. Late in the afternoon guests can watch a traditional parade of cars down the new 1920s Main Street. The Rich Auto Dealership and Gas Station at the 1920s Main Street will be another popular spot to visit. This reconstructed building highlights the sale and repair of the automobile, one of the most iconic inventions of the 20th century.

In addition to the display of antique cars, guests will want to plan time to experience the past in the Historic Village. Visitors can learn about the daily lives of the Native Americans at Natives and Newcomers and visit places like the Witmer-Roth home, jail, and the log school at Pioneer Settlement. The Grime Home and barns are a fun place to experience life in the 1920s in rural Ohio. Other highlights of a visit to the Historic Village include a free train ride, unique shopping, and delicious ice-cream!