Hornets Nest Productions Present
Spirit of Wilkes – October 23-24, 2026
Charlotte AutoFair
Every Spring, the Charlotte AutoFair is the largest auto event in the Southeast of the US. Located at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, more than 5,000 vendor spaces and 50,000 visitors attend every year!
Spirit of Wilkes
Join us at North Wilkesboro Speedway on October 23-24 2026 for a brand-new automotive experience! Searching for rare car parts or looking for a weekend trip to the mountains of NC? This is where memories are made!
Hornets Nest Auto Fest
The Hornets Nest Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America (AACA) has announced that it will pause its fall automotive event at Charlotte Motor Speedway for 2026. Read the full press release…
About Hornets Nest Region – AACA & our shows
The Hornets Nest Region AACA produces the world-famous and much-celebrated Charlotte AutoFair event annually in April on the grounds of the historic Charlotte Motor Speedway.
In 2025, a brand new event – The Spirit of Wilkes, launched in October at the historic North Wilkesboro Speedway!
These events offer Flea Market Vendor spaces to buy and sell restoration parts, supplies, and collectibles for almost every vehicle ever produced. The collector car Flea Market includes everything automotive, including memorabilia, vintage signs, decor, tires, wheels, toys, restoration supplies, tools, classic cars, and more for sale!
More than 50,000 eager collector vehicle buyers and restorers attend our events each year!
View our YouTube Channel!
Check out our YouTube channel – Hornets Nest Productions – for your dose of all things automotive! We provide in-depth reviews of timeless classic cars – showcasing their history and unique features, updates on events, special showcases, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content that you won’t find anywhere else.
Whether you’re a collector, enthusiast, or just love seeing and learning about cars, our channel is the perfect place to fuel your passion! Subscribe to make sure you don’t miss our new videos.
Thank you to our 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
- 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…
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