About this event
Historic Festival 35 presented by the Prestige Family of Fine Cars
Opening with the Vintage Race Car & Sports Car Parade through the local towns culminating in a street fair in Falls Village on Thursday, August 31
Featuring three days of fantastic, authentic vintage car racing on Friday, September 1, Saturday, September 2 and Monday, September 3
Plus the 60 Years "Celebration Jubilation" Party on the evening of Saturday, September 2
Plus Sunday in the Park: Concours d’Elegance and Gathering of the Marques enthusiast meet on Sunday, September 3
Plus The Lime Rock Auction presented by Dragone Auctions from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.on Sunday, September 3
Thursday to Monday, August 31 to September 4, 2017 (Labor Day Weekend)
For the Historic Festival 35 Weekend, current or former members of the U.S. Armed Forces with any proof of service are admitted free. Thank you for your service! Youths 16 and under with at least one accompanying adult are also admitted free to all 2017 Lime Rock Park spectator events. (General Admission)
What’s Racing:
At Lime Rock Park’s Labor Day weekend Historic Festival, more than 250 authentic vintage race cars are driven in anger throughout ten racing classes over a total of three days. If you are a prospective racing entrant, click here for the 2017 racing entry form.
What’s on Display:
A huge component of the Historic Festival Labor Day weekend is Sunday in the Park. With no racing on Sunday at Lime Rock, the Sunday in the Park Concours d’Elegance and Gathering of the Marques enthusiast meet provide Festival-goers with an unlimited supply of amazing automobiles to enjoy. If you are a prospective entrant for the Concours d’Elegance, click here for the 2017 entry form.
What's on the Block:
​For this incredible 35th year of the Historic Festival, Dragone Auctions will host something special on Sunday, September 3 - a new automobile auction. To be held 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. during the Sunday in the Park Concours d'Elegance, The Lime Rock Auction is a spectacular addition to the week of Historic Festival activities for the automobile enthusiast, bringing many No Reserve lots that are guaranteed to provide entertaining fun! If you would like to consign a vehicle in the auction, register as a bidder or find out more about the vehicles currently on offer, click here
As a Spectator:
To attend as a daily spectator, those over age 16 will need to purchase a General Admission ticket. Please note: for the Historic Festival 35 Weekend, current or former members of the U.S. Armed Forces with any proof of service are admitted free. Thank you for your service! Youths 16 and under with at least one accompanying adult are also admitted free to all 2017 Lime Rock Park spectator events. (General Admission)
The General Admission, per-person ticket prices for the Historic Festival 35 weekend are:
- $23 Friday Ticket ($30 if purchased after 8/25/17 or at the gate)
- $50 Saturday Ticket ($65 if purchased after 8/25/17 or at the gate)
- $25 Sunday Ticket ($40 if purchased after 8/25/17 or at the gate)
- $50 Monday Ticket ($65 if purchased after 8/25/17 or at the gate)
- $125 Weekend Pass (Required if camping)($165 if purchased after 8/25/17 or at the gate)
Participate in the 60 Years Celebration Jubilation Party:
All are welcome to join us, listening to Lime Rock legends and having a wonderful evening of fun on Saturday, September 2! For more information and to purchase your tickets for the Party, click here
Historic Festival 35 Labor Day Weekend Schedule:
- Thursday, August 31 - General Camping & Reserved RV Opens at 12:00 P.M.; Vintage Race Car & Sports Car Parade departs from the track at 4 p.m.
- Friday, September 1 - Practice and Qualifying
- Saturday, September 2 - Racing
- Sunday, September 3 - Sunday in the Park Concours d’Elegance & Gathering of the Marques enthusiast meet
- Sunday, September 3 - The Lime Rock Auction presented by Dragone Auctions from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Monday, September 4 - Racing
- Tuesday, September 5 - Camping/RV Closes at 12:00 P.M.
- A detailed race weekend schedule will be posted here once available
Event requirements
At least 18 years old, SCCA membership # and license grade preferred but not necessary. Don’t forget whites, bug spray, gloves, whistle and sunscreen. Bring or buy your lunch. LRP will provide dinners and plenty of water throughout the day.
CONTACT LIME ROCK PARK if you plan on camping at the track. Your email must indicate what you are camping in - Tent or Camper and if camper the size of the camper - LIme Rock needs this information for proper placement of campers. EMAIL CONTACT INFORMATION:
Marie Castagna
Guest Services
marie@limerock.com
860.435.5000 x118
Gina Tierney - LADYGOLFER714@GMAIL.COM
