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The Largest Classic Car Show In Idaho Is A Once-In-A-Lifetime Experience

Coaster Classic Car Show in Athol, Idaho, is a major event for car enthusiasts featuring vintage cars and family-friendly activities.

Updated May 28, 2024

Written by 

Emerson Curtright

Coaster Classic Car Show is an offering to those newly interested in these cool machines and if you consider yourself a car enthusiast. Either way, you'll definitely want to clear your calendar for the biggest car show in the state. Taking place on Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 2024, this epic event is the perfect way to end summer and start the new season off on the right foot. Now in its 23rd year, the Coaster Classic Car Show in Athol has become a treasured celebration among hardcore automobile lovers, and it's a day the entire family will enjoy — especially when you find out where it takes place. Start making plans to attend the largest classic car show in Idaho, because it'll be here before you know it!

Mark your calendars! The Coaster Classic Car Show is one of the largest events of its kind in the Inland Northwest, and it's taking place over Labor Day Weekend in the famously fun Silverwood Theme Park in Athol, Idaho.

Two tall roller coasters and a wooden coaster against a blue sky with clouds, surrounded by trees.
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The Coaster Classic Show takes place annually at the end of summer.

Visitors will have two entire days to view the gigantic collection of antique and vintage cars which will be on display.

A gazebo surrounded by classic cars at an outdoor event, with trees and a clear blue sky in the background.
Silverwood Theme Park/Facebook

Every year, countless visitors come out to see the epic display of old-fashioned cars at the biggest Classic Car Show in Idaho.

A shiny red classic car with an open hood, parked on green grass at a car show.
Silverwood Theme Park/Facebook

Featuring dozens of categories, including street rods, trucks, sports cars, and rat rods, you're bound to see a wide array of vehicles from every time period dating back to the 1930s.

A classic black pickup truck with the hood open, parked on grass, with another vintage truck in the background under a blue sky.
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Featuring only cars made through 1985, perusing the car show feels like taking a stroll back in time.

A classic red car parked on grass at a car show, with other vintage vehicles and trees in the background.
Silverwood Theme Park/Facebook

You're bound to see a few vehicles that you never thought you'd see in person again at one of the best Idaho car shows.

End the summer with a bang and plan to attend the annual Coaster Classic Car Show.

A classic black car parked on green grass, with people admiring it in a car show setting.
Silverwood Theme Park/Facebook

Whether you're a car enthusiast or not, you're bound to create some unforgettable summertime memories at this unique event.

At the end of the weekend, awards will be given out to vehicles in each category.

A classic red and black muscle car parked on grass, with trees and other vintage cars in the background.
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The award presentation will take place on the Main Street Stage, so be sure to stick around to see what cars take home top prizes!

And after the car show, spend some time cooling off at the Boulder Beach Water Park, or take a few rides on Silverwood's iconic rollercoasters.

A group of people enjoying a ride on a circular boat in a lush, green setting with water around them.
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Vintage cars, water slides, and thrilling coasters? This sounds like a weekend the entire family can enjoy. For more information about Silverwood Theme Park, visit the website.

Coaster Classic Car Show offers more information on the Silverwood Events web page. What do you think? Will you be attending this massive car show in North Idaho? Let us know in the comments below!

If you like classic cars, you might enjoy this hardcover book about them. Stay at the show all day, and make it a weekend by reserving a room at this charming bed and breakfast in Athol, Idaho.

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/idaho/charming-bed-and-breakfast-id/

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