Cars in the Commonwealth FAQs

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Cars in the Commonwealth
📍 Hermitage Farm – 10500 US-42, Goshen, KY 40026
🗓️ Saturday, July 26, 2025 (Rain Date: Sunday, July 27)
🚗 Show Car Check-In: 9:00–11:30 AM
🎉 Event Hours: 12:00–5:00 PM

Do I need to pay to attend Cars in the Commonwealth?

Spectators: No! The event is free for the public. Come enjoy the cars, live music, vendors, food, raffles, and family-friendly fun!

Show Car Participants: Yes. All exhibit cars require a paid registration. [OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT] Ticket includes a red carpet car photo, a driver’s gift box, entry into awards, and surprises from sponsors. All ticket sales are final.

VIP Tickets: Sold separately. VIP access includes:

Entry to the historic Hermitage Main House
Catered lunch from Barn8
Signature cocktail (21+), gift bag, unlimited non-alcoholic drinks
Air-conditioned indoor seating, bathrooms, and even a pool table.
A portion of ticket sales supports our charity partners (see below).

Is this a charity event?

Absolutely! We’re proud to support three incredible nonprofits:

Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation

Raising funds to support Kentucky’s only full-service, freestanding pediatric hospital. Proceeds fund equipment, research, and care for children regardless of their ability to pay.
🛍️ Online auction and raffle will be live before the event. Winners announced at 4:30 PM on July 26.

The First Car Project

Provides vehicles to Kentucky foster youth aging out of care, helping them access work, education, and independence.
🚗 Join us for the inspiring Key Ceremony—four youth will receive their first car!
🔗 Donate at thefirstcarproject.com

L.O.U. – Louisville Outreach for the Unsheltered

Delivers food, supplies, and support to the unhoused community, building relationships and connecting individuals with housing and services.
🔗 Learn more at lououtreach.org

Where do I park?

Public parking is free (THANK YOU SUEDISTRACTEDDRIVER.COM)!
(Google Maps Link to Public Parking)
Shuttle service is available (THANK YOU MERCEDES BENZ LOUISVILLE), or you can enjoy a short walk to the event. Handicap parking will be provided—just let a parking attendant know upon arrival.

Event Layout

Tell me about the FOOD!

Barn8 will have a special menu during the event AND they are accepting reservations for dinner by using these links: Main Dining Room/Bar Area
VIP: Barn8 Buffet Lunch & Unlimited Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Food Trucks: Acme Chicken Bowls & Fat Cheese Taqueria (#7)
Food Trucks: Chop It Like It's Hot (#2)

Will it be hot in July?

Probably—it’s Kentucky!

VIP guests have access to the air-conditioned Main House
Barn8 will offer indoor seating, Hayloft access, and a special menu
Stud Barn will be open with shade, fans, and retired thoroughbreds
There’s plenty of shade around the farm, with picnic tables, hay bales, and seating areas (large area behind Main House) for relaxing

What do I get with my show car registration?

Red carpet photo of your car
Driver’s gift box packed with sponsor goodies
Prime display location
Entry into the car show awards
Support for three amazing nonprofits

Sponsors:
Alex R. White, Law: SueDistractedDriver.com
Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co
Merrill Lynch
Mercedes Benz of Louisville
Highland Professional Group
GermanTech Motorworks
HyperCars
Zeppa's
The Agency Louisville
Neil Huffman Automotive Group
Champion Chevrolet & GMC
Xtreme Autosound
Goode's Custom Garage & Auto Detailing
Continental Tire
Liqui Moly
Lamborghini of Nashville
Louisville Collision
JCGI
Pullen Motors
Bourbon City Golf Carts
Baptist Health

Vendors:
Inge Dry Ice Cleaning
Davis Jeweler
Pappy & Co
XO Aesthetic Refinery
Raising Cane's
Stroll Magazine
RaceWorks
Playtime Boutique
Legacy Modular Flooring
RC Track Racing
State Farm: Lance Kirtley
CopyCat Kentucky
Art by the Lens Photography
Hangars
808 Permanent Jewelry
Detail Tech
Texas Roadhouse
Valhalla Performance
Worldwide Showcase Gallery
Race for Aftercare
Warp Speed
ETK

Food/Refreshment Options:
Barn8
OhMyLollies
Brotherwood Coffee
Frosty SnoBalls
Acme Chicken Bowls
Fat Cheese Taqueria
ChopItLikeItsHot
Sugar Spell Bakery
VIP Buffet

Charities:
Norton Children's Hospital Foundation
The First Car Project
LOU Outreach
Race for Aftercare (Retired Thoroughbreds in the Stud Barn!)

Detailers for TFCP Cars:
Goode's Custom Garage
Austin's Clean Cars
Chris Foster
Webster Mobile Detailing

Still have questions?

Email us at RCREvents502@gmail.com with subject line "CITC Question" – we’re happy to help!