If you love vintage cars and motorcycles, head to Keene on Sunday (July 9) for Lang Pioneer Village Museum’s 26th Annual Transportation Day Car & Motorcycle Show.
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., enthusiasts from across Ontario will be showcasing their antique and classic cars and vintage motorcycles throughout the historic village, where you can vote for your favourite car and motorcycle. Over 25 trophies will be awarded, including the coveted People’s Choice and Lang’s Choice awards.
While the car and motorcycle show is a highlight of the day, Transportation Day has even more to offer. You can also learn more about how transportation has changed over the years and the roles various trades have played in the creation of transportation methods. Take a leisurely stroll to explore the village or hop on board a horse-drawn wagon ride.
At the Transportation Barn, you can browse a variety of 19th-century modes of transportation including sleighs, wagons, and milk carts. Visit the VIA Rail display at the Peterborough County Agricultural Heritage Building, where you can also enjoy music from the ’50s to ’80s with DJ Del and Jenny Jams.
An antique clock and timepiece collection will be on display in the Menie General Store, and you can watch a variety of historic demonstrations throughout the village including broom making, shingle making at the Shingle Mill, grinding at the Lang Grist Mill, and weaving demonstrations on the Jacquard loom.
For the kids, there will be school lessons on pioneer travel and transportation, old-fashioned school yard games, and a craft-making activity at the Ayotte Cabin.
Food options (for an additional fee) include a pancake breakfast in the Peterborough County Agricultural Heritage Building while supplies last, freshly popped kettle corn from Ben’s Kettle Corn, BBQ items from the Keene Lions Club food truck, fresh Empire Cheese curds in the Cheese Factory, and refreshments and sweet treats at the Keene Hotel.
New this year, Haven Brewing Company will be selling traditional European beers in the beer garden.
Admission costs $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors 60 and older, and $7 for children and youth ages five to 14, with free admission for children under five. Family admission is also available for $40 and includes two adults and up to four children and youth. Visitors may purchase admission at the gates or in advance online.
If you’re a classic car or motorcycle enthusiast and want to display your vehicle, participant registration runs from 8 a.m. to noon. Space is limited and is available on a first-come first-served basis. The $10 registration fee includes admission into the village. The first 200 vehicles to enter will receive a complimentary dash plaque as a souvenir of their participation.
To purchase advance admission or for more information, including information for demonstrators, visit langpioneervillage.ca/plan-your-visit/events/car-show/.
Other special events at Lang Pioneer Village Museum this summer include Village by Lantern Light on Saturday, August 12th and a Corn Roast on Sunday, August 27th. Outside of special events, the museum’s summer hours of operation are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Sundays until September 3.
