Upcoming Event

2024 Season Closer Car Show & Competition

   Saturday, October 19th · 12pm - 3pm

   Ticketed Event | Per Vehicle

   No Ticket, No Entry.

   This event will be held Rain or Shine

   150 Universal Drive, North Haven, CT

Tickets are sold PER VEHICLE and will ABSOLUTELY NOT BE FOR SALE AT THE DOOR!!

About The Event

Join us for our 2024 Season Closer Car Show and Competition!


We’re wrapping up an incredible season with an event you won’t want to miss. Expect multiple raffles, an array of stunning show cars, merchandise, a variety of food trucks, and overall just a great time!


This is a PAID & TICKETED event to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all attendees. Spectator tickets provide full access to the show, where you can watch as our judges present trophies to the Best Vehicle in each category and the coveted Best in Show! Competitors will have the chance to showcase their vehicles and compete for trophies and exclusive LAB perks.

Get Your Ticket

ALL TICKETS ARE SOLD PER VEHICLE & TICKETS WILL BE CHECKED AT EACH LOT.

Tickets will NOT be sold at the door.

  • A Spectator Ticket grants access to the event for one vehicle and all attendees arriving in it. Spectator parking is available in any lot adjacent to the LAB. For a detailed parking map, please click here.

  • A Bike Ticket grants access to the event for one bike and any passengers on it. Bike tickets are Limited and granted by request only.

  • A Competitor Ticket is designated for competitors ONLY and grants access to the event for the competitor's vehicle and all attendees arriving in it. Competitors may park in The LAB lot as well as indoors.

Spectator Vehicle Ticket

$40.00

Covers one vehicle, the driver, and all passengers! Fill your car up and bring your friends and family! 
Spectators are not allowed to park in The LAB lot.

Tickets are NON TRANSFERRABLE NOR REFUNDABLE
Click here to view Ticket Policy

Spectator Bike Ticket

$20.00

Bike tickets are VERY Limited and granted only on request. 

Bikes are not allowed to park in The LAB lot.

Tickets are NON TRANSFERRABLE NOR REFUNDABLE
Click here to view Ticket Policy

Competitor Vehicle Ticket

$60.00 Upon Approval

Apply to compete in the show and park your vehicle in all the action! Categories include Classic, Domestic, Euro, Exotic, JDM, and Truck! Space is very limited!

Event Map

Click to enlarge and zoom in!

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a ticket if I am just spectating?

Yes. Every attendee must arrive with a ticket holder - in the same vehicle as that ticket holder, or otherwise BE a ticket holder!!

Parking outside of our event lots will get you towed and you will be denied entry if you do not have a ticket. 

Can I be dropped off?

NO. We do not have a drop off Area as we must keep traffic on our street to a MINIMUM. You must arrive in a vehicle with a ticket holder.

Can I just walk over without a ticket?

NO. You need a ticket. Our events are ticketed PER VEHICLE in order to reduce both vehicle and foot traffic down our road. You will be denied entry if you do not arrive in a vehicle with a ticket.

Will tickets be sold at the door?

No. Tickets will NOT be available for purchase at the door. If you do not have a ticket you will be turned away.

Where am I allowed to park?

Spectators are allowed to park in any of the business parking lots adjacent to the Event Grounds - this includes the Peterbilt/Grainger lot, the large lot past The LAB, and the lot directly behind Longhorn Steakhouse. Competitors may park anywhere within the Event Grounds. For a comprehensive parking map, click here.

How do I check in to this event?

When you pull into any of the permitted parking lots, there will be parking attendants to scan your ticket and admit you and those in your vehicle to the event. Only one person in each vehicle needs a ticket to get you all in! 

If you do not have a ticket you will be denied parking and denied entry to the event grounds.

I am competing and have my ticket, what time should I plan to arrive & leave?

All competitors will be expected to arrive no earlier than 10 AM and absolutely no later than 11:30 AM. All competitors are expected to stay throughout the events entire duration (12PM - 3PM), unless there is some sort of emergency.

I am competing, how will I know if I won?

We will be announcing winners of the competition at around 2PM on the Shop Floor in the building! 

If I don't purchase a competitor ticket, will I still be able to enter the competition for a chance to win?

We apologize but only paid and approved competitors are eligible to enter the competition and win the prizes. If you are interested in competing, purchase a competitor ticket - but hurry! Spots are limited.

Pics From Our Previous Events

Join us at our final event of the 2024 Car Show Season and see the excitement for yourself!

What are the benefits of competing?

All competitors will be given 50% off of a top to bottom detail* in our Auto Spa, and all of our grand prize winners will be given a one of one trophy, and some LAB Accessories.


*Full Vehicle Detail will be redeemable via an appointment at any time between 10/21/24 and 11/22/24.

Why are our events ticketed?

We are required by the town of North Haven to ticket our events in order to maintain crowds and keep traffic on Universal Drive to a minimum.

We ticket most of our events BY VEHICLE in order to allow as many people as possible to come in and enjoy our events!