Join in the fun of this automotive extravaganza. Experience the sights and sounds of elegant autos from yesteryear to the technologically advanced super cars of today at the historic Hart Farm, which is part of Pamplin Historical Park located near Petersburg, Virginia. The Breakthrough Car Show is open to all makes, models and years of vehicles and anyone can bring out their ride and participate in the show.

The first 150 registered show vehicles receive goody bags and dash plaques. Pre-register your single vehicle by May 3, 2024 for $15.00 or vehicle registration is $20.00 per vehicle thereafter and at the show.

Show day registration begins at 8:00 am. Participant’s Choice judging will result in over 60 awards. The award presentation will take place at 2:30 pm. Spectator parking and show admission is free. A reduced “day of show only” Pamplin Historical Park admission will be available for those who want to explore the 424 acres of battlefields, historic homes, museums and more.

Vendors will have food, drinks and more throughout the day. Everyone can take part in a silent auction, door prizes and more.

Rain date is May 12, 2024. All proceeds from this event benefit Pamplin Historical Park. This event is in partnership with Car Club Council of Central Virginia.

Located near Petersburg, Virginia, Pamplin Historical Park is about 30 minutes south of Richmond and is convenient to both Interstates 95 and 85 and US Highways 1 and 460. Pamplin Historical Park is a 501(c)(3) organization.

Sponsor the show and promote your business or organization to a large market online and at the show by clicking here for more information.

Thanks to the following Gold Level sponsors; Bank of Southside Virginia, Coastal Virginia Auto Show, Dinwiddie Dental, Gary’s Automotive Again, Southside Electric Cooperative, Strosnider Chevrolet, VA Cars and Carts, Virginia Motorsports Park and the following supporting sponsors; Advance Auto Parts (Dinwiddie), AutoMeter, AutoZone (Colonial Heights), Brother’s Pizza, Crossroads Ford Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center, EATON Detroit Spring Inc., Food Lion, Grease Monkey Garage, Griot’s Garage, Dalton Watson Fine Books, JEGS, J. C. Taylor Insurance, Lincoln Electric, Meguiar’s, Moss Motors, Motorbooks, O’Reilly’s Auto Parts (Dinwiddie), NAPA (Dinwiddie), RockAuto.com, Stoner Car Care, Texas Roadhouse, Top Flight Automotive, Touchstone Bank, Tractor Supply Company, and Vincenzo’s.

Click here for a downloadable and printable version of the show flyer.

Click here for a downloadable and printable version of the show registration form.

Click here for a downloadable and printable version of the show non-food vendor application.

Click here for a downloadable and printable version of the show food vendor application.