The largest collector vehicle
events in the Southeast
Hosts of the Charlotte AutoFair and Hornets Nest Auto Fest
Spring Charlotte AutoFair
The Charlotte AutoFair 2025 is 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 has over 40,000 visitors every year!
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!
More than 40,000 eager collector vehicle buyers and restorers attend Charlotte AutoFair each year! 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!
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Latest News
- 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 2025The 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 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
- Hornets Nest Region Auto Show in September
The Hornets Nest Region, AACA, invites you to join us for the Region Auto Show during Fall Charlotte AutoFair. The “Region Auto Show – Original to Custom” will take place on Saturday in September. There is also a “Cruise-In” planned for Thursday and Friday in… Read more: Hornets Nest Region Auto Show in September - Flea Market and Car Corral Sales continue until sundown
Vendors are open for business and Car Corral vehicles owners are still ready to deal long after ticket selling stops at the speedway gates. Once inside, you don’t have to leave until you are too tired to stay! There is much continuous action and vehicles… Read more: Flea Market and Car Corral Sales continue until sundown
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