Happenings BEFORE Hershey Fall Meet
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PAWS Fast and Furriest Car Show - This weekend!Date: September 20, 2015
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM; registration from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
The Society for Preservation of Animal Welfare & Safety (PAWS ) is pleased to announce a Car and Motorcycle show for the direct benefit of its animals. PAWS is a 100% volunteer organization so all proceeds will be used for the welfare, support of programs, and facilities operations for their animal rescue activities in Central Pennsylvania.
This event will be held here on the beautiful grounds of the AACA Museum in Hershey, PA.
This is an open car, truck, and motorcycle show; all owners are encouraged to bring out their vehicles for this benefit!
The event will feature 35 different classes for cars, trucks, and motorcycles, trophies, and dash plaques to the first 200 cars registered. Preregistration and day of event registration is $20.00 per vehicle entered.
The show hosts numerous show, custom, classic, and exhibition vehicles, a DJ, food vendors, & car club displays. Some must-see featured vehicles on site are Aggressor & Crusher.
PAWS will also have organizational displays, a Chinese auction, and raffles throughout the day. For more event information and registration, call 957-8122, email carshow@pawsofpa.org, or fill out and mail in the PAWS Class Entry Form. Come out to support the animals!
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 We're nearing the end of this fabulous exhibit!
Images will still be on view through this weekend so come and visit before it's gone!
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 Saturday, September 26, 2015
A special day to celebrate Museums!
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Matchbox Diecast Toy Car Show
September 27 9AM-4PM
A Matchbox Toy show will again be held in Hershey! The Diecast Toy Exchange is sponsoring this Matchbox Toy show here at the AACA Museum on Sunday, September 27th from 9AM - 4 PM. Admission to the Museum on this day will be just $7.00 per person for ages 4 and older, with children 3 and under FREE.
This is a great chance for you to enjoy some miniature cars and full size cars on the same day at a terrific price!
Interested in being a vendor? For more information contact Wayne at 717-318-4073 or Ron at 717-880-1772 or via e-mail at diecasttoyexchange@hotmail.com. Enjoy this Motor Week television segment filmed during the 2014 show!
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GM Longroof Forum Wagonfest
Saturday, October 3rd
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 
Gotta love the nostalgia of those vintage station wagons! The GM Long roof forum group invites you to show your wagon or just come out to see those on view for this show of longroof wagons here at the AACA Museum.
The GM Longroof Forum focuses on GM station wagons from 1991-1996 but all makes, models and years are welcome to join in for the day.
For more information on registering your vehicle for the show, you can contact Tim at Swinker2@msn.com
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Hershey Fall Meet Week!
October 7-10, 2015
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FASCINATING EARLY AND CLASSIC ERA AMERICAN COLLECTIONS
SET FOR RM SOTHEBY'S HERSHEY SALE, OCTOBER 8-9
RM Sotheby's, the world's largest collector car auction house for investment-quality automobiles, will present two very unique private collections at its annual Hershey sale, October 8-9 in Pennsylvania, assembled by two men for whom the AACA represented a lifelong community.
 
* The October event follows RM's strongest Hershey performance to date in 2014, which totaled more than $14 million bolstered by the successful sale of two single-vendor collections. The 2015 auction is set to build on this result, bringing two more fascinating private collections to the podium, including the long hidden-away Richard Roy Estate Collection, and a selection of vehicles from the esteemed Harold Coker Collection.
* Richard Roy of Branchville, New Jersey was a longtime member of just about every car club, and an attendee at the AACA Hershey Meet for almost four decades. He was a businessman for whom no search was too far or too ambitious if it meant locating the right car or piece of automobilia. RM Sotheby's is honored to present Mr. Roy's collection of 25 Early American and Classic Era cars at Hershey. The collection focuses extensively on vehicles with local Sussex County, NJ or regional Pennsylvania ties, along with cars of particular originality or peculiarity.
* The Hershey sale will also present 10 automobiles from the esteemed Harold Coker Collection. A lifelong enthusiast well-known and respected in the global collector and business community, Harold Coker loved cars as long as he could remember. His own cars were exceptional; each one described as part of the family, and all of them shown regularly and often highly awarded at AACA and HCCA events across the United States. This selection of pre-1916 vehicles is led by a pair of Thomases, including a 1905 Flyer Five-Passenger Touring, the only example known to have survived intact.
* A feature attraction of the AACA Eastern Division Fall Meet, the Hershey Lodge sale features an outstanding roster of 148 automobiles, one classic boat, one motorcycle, and select memorabilia, with a focus on desirable Brass and Classic Era models.
* For further collection and event information, or to view all lots on offer in the complimentary Hershey digital catalogue, visit www.rmsothebys.com or call +1 519 352 4575.
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Our NEW Behind the Scenes Bash
and You're Invited!
October 7, 8 & 9 from 4:00 - 9:00 PM
Join the fun with our new behind the scenes bash as we open up our super secret storage building for the ultimate Meet Week Party!
This fabulous fall fling has themed foods, craft brewed beers, wines, entertainment and more! Each night features entertainment from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM to compliment the food and drink. This is the perfect, relaxed place for you and your friends and/or car clubs to gather during Meet Week in Hershey! Celebrate with a different food theme and entertainment each night:
Wed. 10/7 - American (Like Mama used to Make) American Night Menu
Thurs. 10/8 - Italian Italian Night Menu
Fri. 10/9 - German German Night Menu
Advance tickets are required for this event - buy a separate ticket for each night or a 3-night pass! Individual night tickets $45.00 per night, per person. 3 Night Pass for $120.00 per person (Saves $15) Each ticket includes the all-you-can-eat themed food buffet, 1 drink ticket for beer or wine (Must be 21 or older), unlimited non-alcoholic beverages, entrance to the AACA Museum and access to the exclusive and rarely seen super secret storage facility where collection vehicles not on public display are stored. Wilsbach Distributors will be setting up the beer garden with lots of tempting options paired to complement each evening's food theme. We are also excited about featuring several local wineries: Adams Vintners, Cassel Vineyards of Hershey, Cross Winds Winery of Hershey and Spring Gate Vineyard. Wines by the bottle will also be available for you to take with you following the event.  
Collectible beer steins will be available for purchase, just $15 and includes 2 alcoholic drink tickets (must be 21 years of age or older). A special thanks to our sponsor Auto Appraisal Group(AAG)!  
>> RM Sotheby's Hershey Auction Information
  A special THANK YOU to our sponsors!
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact Emily to participate in this year's event 717-566-7100 ext. 116
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Steampunk Exhibit Preview
October 7, 2015 - June 10, 2016  
AACA Museum is gearing up for a creative Steampunk exhibit coming next summer! To give you a visual sample of what Steampunk is all about, starting October 7th, a mini exhibit will be displayed in the lobby of the museum up until the actual event in June 2016.
You'll see Makers take everyday objects and transform them into masterful works of cosplay or unique fashion statements. On occasion, this temporary mini exhibit will be refreshed with new pieces.
This exhibit is being co-curated by Michael Liebner and Thomas Willeford.
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Someone WILL WIN this fabulous Corvette
on October 10th . . . will it be you?
A few tickets remain to be sold - don't miss out!
This stunning 2015 Corvette is the annual raffle car to benefit the AACA, AACA Library & Research Center and the AACA Museum.
1st Prize: 2015 Chevrolet Corvette or $35,000
2nd Prize: $3,000
3rd Prize: $1,000
Tickets are $50 each and only 2,000 tickets will be sold!
Special Raffle Permit#101-1 License #101
Not valid in Alabama, Hawaii, Kansas, South Carolina, Utah
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Events AFTER Hershey Fall Meet
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Test Drive a Tesla Model S at the AACA Museum
October 23-25, 2015 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Daily
What does it feel like to go from 0 to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds without a drop of gasoline? Here's you're chance to find out!
The AACA Museum will host Tesla Motors on October 23-25 from 10:00AM - 6:00PM daily and would like to extend you the exclusive opportunity to test drive the award winning Model S. Test drives are limited, so be sure to sign up!
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Museum of Bus Transportation Annual Meeting
Saturday, October 31, 2015
Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm (bus tour available after 2:00 pm)
Guest Speaker: Jim Lehrer (retired PBS reporter ) Jim will be speaking to us about his family's Central Kansas Bus Lines and other bus-related subjects.He will officially turn the title and ownership of his 1945 Flexible Airporter over to the MBT. The bus will be on the Museum floor as part of our exhibit.
Tickets are $35.00 per person and includes lunch - seating is limited. You do NOT need to be a Museum of Bus Transportation member to attend this event.
 >>More on this event
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 Friday, November 6th
6:00 - 10:00 PM
Back for another year, this is a Museum favorite and has SOLD OUT the last 3 years!
The Luv Gods will be back as the main band, and Adam Gingrich will be performing in the main gallery along with lots of craft brewed beers to sample, food pairings & More!
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 Veteran's Day November 11th
We salute our Veterans for their service. On Veteran's Day, we offer FREE admission to all Veterans. FREE Admission is also available for Active Duty Military everyday.
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Coming Attractions
We've got lots of fun things ahead for the holidays!
  It's a Small World: Micro & Mini Cars
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang US National Broadway Touring Prop Car
Larger than Life Drive-able Pedal Car
Dozens of Decorated Trees
Sammy the Snowplow
Grinch & Max Scavenger Hunt
& More !
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 Back by Popular Demand! This event sold out last year so we're doing it again. Join us for a fun filled evening with the Polar Express movie as the main attraction. Tickets are on sale now!
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 Carlisle Events is getting ready for another exciting season of car shows and events!
These events are held at the Fairgrounds in Carlisle, PA:
Fall Carlisle - September 30 - October 4
These events are managed by Carlisle Events but take place at locations outside of Carlisle, PA:
Fall AutoFest - November 12-15 Festival Park, Zephyrhills, FL
Look for us at Fall Carlisle!
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Dan's acrylic paintings are created in a highly realistic style with a brilliant level of detail. A wide assortment of Dan's artwork will be on view throughout the fall including during AACA Hershey Fall Meet Week when thousands of enthusiasts visit the area and the Museum. Additionally, Dan will present a program on his art for our late night first Thursday on October 1st. The program will begin @ 6:30 PM and the Museum is open late until 9:00 PM.
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 This 1929 Whippet Roadster has been donated by Frank Stevens of Crofton, MD. Thank you for this beautiful addition to the AACA Museum collection! If you have a vehicle that you're interested in donating, we encourage you to find out more.
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Back to the Future 30th Anniversary Tribute Car
Exhibit extended through October 30th!
Fortunately, we're not coming back from the future just yet! The "Back to the Future" tribute car exhibit at the Museum has been extended until October 30th. So you're not 'outa time' if you haven't seen it!
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