Tips for 1st time MCACN attendee

[Luvchevs]

Hello All,

As long as weather doesn't get in my way I will finally be traveling from the Toronto, Ontario area to the MCACN show. Very excited to attend what is a bucket list item for me!
Any input/suggestions to make the most of attending the show would be gladly appreciated!

[big gear head]

I always follow the unveilings on Saturday morning, then enjoy the rest of the show.

[dustinm]

Where are you staying?

I like to get there early (mind you its busier every year) and be one of the first thru the door to view my favorite 1 or 2 displays.
Then you could watch the unveilings. After that I go back to my room rest a bit and return to the show to see every car in the show. I have found the crowd subsides late afternoon and you can actually get some photos at that point. I also stay in one of the 3 closest hotels to help accommodate my 2 or 3 visits.

[X66 714]

You may need to come back on Sunday also. It's a zoo on Saturday....Joe

[Pro Stock John]

I went Sunday that's when I talked to you Joe. I think that's my plan for this year too.

[Xplantdad]

Just enjoy yourself looking at the 500+ cars...and talking to the great car owners...each with a story to tell! :beers:

[Steve Shauger]

Just enjoy yourself looking at the 500+ cars...and talking to the great car owners...each with a story to tell! :beers:

Couldn't have said it better. There is something for everyone there. No need to rush Saturday is a long day so pace yourselves. Take alook at the list of events posted and pick the most important. As been stated Saturday is busier and Sunday is more layedback.

Fantastic showcases, seminars, unveiling and featured areas such as Barn Finds and Vintage Certification. Everything from AMC To Z28.


Looking forward to seeing everyone there!!!

[dykstra]

The barn find exhibit is a must!!

[Luvchevs]

I have a friend that lives in Grand Rapid Michigan. I will be driving to his place on Friday and then we will get up early Saturday and make the drive to MCACN.
We haven’t booked a hotel planning to head back to Grand Rapids after attending the show.
Hopefully we can see everything in one day.

[Oldss]

Luv, No show expert by any means, but if you are driving in from Michigan and then back after the show you might want to follow what I’ve been doing for years and seems to work for me. I drive 2 1/2 hours in from Wisconsin and then back home after the show.
Get there early!
Make a hot lap of the entire show. Don’t stop at something that really catches your eye. Make a note of that car or exhibit and come back to it later.
After your hot lap (probably 2 hours), get something to eat and pull your notes out and go to those locations to spend as much time as you want.
This way you see everything there. Too many times that I’ve gone, I Lolly Gag the day away, then have to leave without seeing everything there.
You won’t believe what you see in one place in one day. The time and management that goes into the show is amazing. Everyone there is great and loves this hobby. A big thanks to all that put the time in!!

[RPOLS3]

You will have to make several rounds of the hall to take it all in as it is a bit overwhelming. 550+ cars is a bunch. There are likely several cars/displays you will want to re-visit. I've been to every single show and every year when looking at others photos afterwards I see several cars that I missed at the show even though I thought I caught everything. Take lots of pictures. My favorites are always the Barn Finds and the Vintage Certification/Survivor cars displays. Enjoy!

[Pro Stock John]

I was able to get through all of it mainly because there are certain makes and modesl that I don't have much interest in.

But some sections like the 442 corral was really interesting, I tend to like drag race entries.

I tried to say hi to @R68GTO but he was mobbed up by two guys lol.

[R68GTO]

Sorry I missed you. I'll be there as a spectator Saturday.

[WILMASBOYL78]

Make sure you get Charlie's autograph :smirk:

[TimG]

And book your reservations for next year because you will never want to miss this event again.

[cudino]

If you’re coming from Ontario does that mean you happen to be Canadian? Either way you’ll surely enjoy a new display this year called “Maple Leaf Muscle”, showcasing some of the coolest and wildest Musclecars either ordered new or manufactured in Canada. Over the years some of these cars have migrated down to the states, but several are being shown in the US for the very first time. Some really crazy and awesome stuff.

- Wade

[Luvchevs]

Yes I am Canadian and looking to repo some of the incredible E body verts that have found there way to the USA!
A certain bright green Challenger is on the top of my list Wade! 😜

[flyingn]

Take it all in. There is nothing like it anywhere

[Too Many Projects]

I have a friend that lives in Grand Rapid Michigan. I will be driving to his place on Friday and then we will get up early Saturday and make the drive to MCACN.
We haven’t booked a hotel planning to head back to Grand Rapids after attending the show.
Hopefully we can see everything in one day.
Some good advise about managing time. There is no way to really “see” everything in one day. I drove 8 hours in the first time and went home again and now I stay 2 nights. 1 night is almost a must to get enough time even start absorbing all the incredible cars to look at.

[Luvchevs]

Made it to the show!
My buddies took me out of there kicking and screaming!
Awesome experience!!!!
Thanks for all the advice!
Cheers!

[Kurt S]

Buy your ticket online. The line for buying tickets the same day is a time killer.