The largest collector vehicle
events in the Southeast
Hosts of the Charlotte AutoFair and Hornets Nest Auto Fest
Spring Charlotte AutoFair
The Charlotte AutoFair runs every Spring and is the largest auto event in the South-east of the US. Operated at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, it offers more than 10,000 vendor spaces.
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!
Thank you to our generous sponsors
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
- Rick & Debbie Smith’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… - Scout Merit Badge – Automotive MaintenanceMembers 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 Fall 2024 Hornets Nest AutoFest at the Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday, September 21. The… Read more: Scout Merit Badge – Automotive Maintenance
- Scooter Hire InformationScootaround is proud to be the exclusive scooter and wheelchair rental service for the Hornets Nest Auto Fest 2024. Visit the Scootaround website for more details and to reserve your scooter
- This Years Charlotte AutoFair 2024The Next Charlotte AutoFair Will Be Held From April 4th through April 7th, 2024! 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 AprilThe 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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