Charlotte AutoFair and Hornets Nest Auto Fest

The largest collector vehicle
events in the Southeast

Spring Charlotte AutoFair

The Charlotte AutoFair 2025 is coming up April 3rd to April 5th! Don’t miss the largest auto event in the Southeast of the US. Operated at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, it offers more than 10,000 vendor spaces and will have over 40,000 visitors!

Fall Hornets Nest Auto Fest

The Hornets Nest Auto Fest runs in September with a display of classic cars and a flea market for parts, memorabilia, restoration supplies, and more!

Hornets Nest Region – AACA

The Hornets Nest Region Antique Automobile Club of America is dedicated to the restoration and family involvement with vehicles that are 25 years or older.

About Hornets Nest Region – AACA & our shows

The Hornets Nest Region – AACA, produces the world-famous and much-celebrated Charlotte AutoFair Event in April and the new Hornets Nest Auto Fest in September each year on the grounds of Charlotte Motor Speedway. These events provide collector car Flea Market Vendor spaces to buy and sell restoration parts and supplies for almost any vehicle ever produced. The collector car Flea Market includes everything automotive, including memorabilia, vintage signs, tires, wheels, automotive toys, restoration supplies, tools, and classic cars for sale!

HNR plans for more than 100,000 Eager Collector Vehicle Buyers and Restorers to attend Charlotte AutoFair! The April event will include about 10,000 assigned spaces and the September event will include about 3,000 assigned spaces. The Hornets Nest Region, AACA, has produced Charlotte AutoFair for more than thirty-five years to thrill auto enthusiasts from all over the world!

Are you looking to get your business in front of thousands of customers? Does your business supply products or services related to the auto industry? Are you looking for a sponsorship partner with a loyal and engaged following of over 64,000?

We’d love to talk to you about how we can partner together.

Latest News

  • Scout Merit Badge – Automotive Maintenance
    Members of the Hornets Nest Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America (HNR AACA) will offer instruction for completion of many requirements of Automotive Maintenance Merit Badge at the Spring 2025 Hornets Nest AutoFair at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday, April 5, 2025. The… Read more: Scout Merit Badge – Automotive Maintenance
  • Scooter Hire Information
    Scootaround is proud to be the exclusive scooter and wheelchair rental service for the Charlotte AutoFair 2025. Visit the Scootaround website for more details and to reserve your scooter
  • Rick & Debbie’s 1957 Chevy
    Rick Smith’s Grandfather bought the above 1957 Chevrolet new from Premier Chevrolet in downtown Charlotte, North Carolina. The price of the above four-door hardtop in 1957 was…
  • Charlotte AutoFair 2025
    The Next Charlotte AutoFair Will Be Held From April 3rd through April 5th, 2025! Vendors should register as soon as possible Click Here For The Vendor Registration Form Additional Event Resources Contact us for more information or with any questions!
  • National AACA Meet in April
    The National AACA Southeastern Spring Meet Car Show is held in Charlotte each April hosted by the Hornets Nest Region, AACA. The AACA Meet is located in the paved lot, across from the Smith Tower office building, and adjacent to the intersection of US Highway… Read more: National AACA Meet in April

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