Cars in the Commonwealth FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Cars in the Commonwealth
📍 Hermitage Farm – 10500 US-42, Goshen, KY 40026
🗓️ Saturday, July 26, 2025 (inclement weather plan will be announced on Thursday)
🚗 Show Car Check-In: 9:00–11:30 AM
🎉 Event Hours: 12:00–5:00 PM
Where do I park?
Public parking is free (THANK YOU SUEDISTRACTEDDRIVER.COM)!
(Google Maps Link to Public Parking)
Shuttle service is available (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
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.
🛍️ AUCTION LIVE NOW. Closes on July 26. Challenger Lift RAFFLE: Buy tickets here or at event!Â
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 at 4 pm—four youth will receive their first car!
đź”— 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.
đź”— Learn more at lououtreach.org
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: SOLD OUT.Â
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 out. VIP access includes:
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Entry to the historic Hermitage Main House
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Catered lunch from Barn8
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Signature cocktail (21+), gift bag, unlimited non-alcoholic drinks
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Air-conditioned indoor seating, bathrooms, and even a pool table.Â
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A portion of ticket sales supports our charity partners (see below).
Tell me about the FOOD!
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Barn8 will have a special menu during the event AND they are accepting reservations for dinner by using these links:Â 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)Â
- Sugar Spell Bakery
- I Love Juice Bar
- Brotherwood Coffee
Will it be hot in July?
Probably—it’s Kentucky!
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VIP guests have access to the air-conditioned Main House
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Barn8 will offer indoor seating, Hayloft access, and a special menu
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Stud Barn will be open with shade, fans, and retired thoroughbreds
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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?
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Red carpet photo of your car
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Driver’s gift box packed with sponsor goodies
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Prime display location
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Entry into the car show awards
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Support for three amazing nonprofits
Sponsors:
Alex R. White, Law:Â 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 Jewelers
Pappy & Co
XO Aesthetic Refinery
Raising Cane's
Stroll Magazine
RaceWorks
Playtime Boutique
Legacy Modular Flooring
RC Track Racing
State Farm: Lance Kirtley
Commonwealth Capital Management
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!