CLASSIC CAR SHOW 2026 and VILLAGE FAIR

Appledore Recreation Ground is very much looking forward to hosting the 2026 Appledore Classic Car Show 2026.

2025 weather was a bit ‘iffy’ but none-the-less the turnout was great with a many beautiful cars on display.

Funds generated from the show continue to enable us to upgrade the Recreation Ground, Pavilion, and Children’s Playground in the centre of the village.

The definition of the show continues to evolve as more cars become Classics. Not only do we welcome 1920-30’s Bentleys, Fords, Lagonda’s, Morgans, Austins, Reily’s etc, but we see a ‘younger’ generation of enthusiast proudly displaying 1970-80’s Ford Capri’s, Rovers, Porsche’s, etc. Moreover, we increasingly see cars from the ‘90’s and even early 2000’s as ‘nippers’ in their 20-30’s are keen to display cars they were impressed with, and influenced by in their youth.

Our show is organised by the volunteers of Appledore Recreation Ground Management Committee who work tirelessly to create one of the largest, less formal, and more fun events on the Classic Vehicle calendar in the South-East of England.

However, all this could not be possible without the generous support of many volunteers and local businesses who contribute time and money to the event – thankyou.

Of course, nor would we have such a successful show without YOU and the dedication of the enthusiasts who maintain the beautiful cars, motor bikes, stationary engines, commercial, agricultural, and military vehicles, many of whom we have the pleasure of meeting year after year.

Again, thank you for your kind support.

Gary Kinsley

ARGMC.