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Deering Estate, in collaboration with the Antique Automotive Club of America – South Florida Region, will host the 12th annual Vintage Auto Show on Sunday, November 3, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Car enthusiasts of all ages can experience a variety of vintage cars, from 1965 and older, displayed on the historic grounds of the Deering Estate.
Buy early & SAVE! Early Bird Tickets: $13 for adults (ages 15+) and $6 for children (ages 4-14) now through 11:59 PM on Friday, November 1st. Please note that beginning Saturday, November 2nd, tickets will cost $18 for adults (ages 15+) and $10 for children (ages 4-14). Children under four years old do not require a ticket, and tickets are free with RSVP for Deering Estate Foundation Members.
Limited tickets are available and required for all guests. All members and non-members must purchase or reserve tickets online in advance via Park Link.
Additional activities include:
- Vintage automobile scavenger hunt: Use photo clues to identify a selection of cars on display.
- Vintage Auto Show Craft: Crafts available for children that can be done at one of our picnic tables or taken home. Limited supply.
- Lawn Games: Enjoy a variety of outdoor lawn games.
- Nature Preserve Tours: Offered at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Space is limited and will be filled first come, first served. All guests, including Deering Estate Foundation members, must sign up at the event.
- Self-guided nature trails: Explore some of the nature trails on-site, including the Mangrove Boardwalk, and use the free iNaturalist mobile app to identify flora and fauna.
- Kayak rentals (for an additional fee): Enjoy kayaking on Biscayne Bay, paddle over sea-grass beds and explore the mangroves. Rental fee includes the use of the kayak, life vest, paddles and a small dry bag for personal belongings. Weather permitting. Limited availability.
- Award winning film “On This Land: The Charles Deering Estate”: Funded by the 100 Ladies of Deering, written by author and preservationist Becky Roper Matkov, and produced by Emmy-Award-winning director Carl Kesser.
- Available for purchase: food & beverages, Deering Estate merchandise and the Legacy Deering Estate Coffee Table Book.
Guests are also welcome to bring blankets, lawn chairs, and small picnic baskets. Please note that the historic house museums will be closed and not accessible during this event.
For more information on the Vintage Auto Show at Deering Estate, please visit the website.
About the Deering Estate
Deering Estate, located at 16701 SW 72 Ave. in Miami, is a 21st Century house museum, cultural and ecological field station, and a national landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places, owned by the State of Florida and managed by Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department. Deering Estate is designated as one of seven Miami-Dade County “Heritage Parks” which have a vital role in our community’s history, environment and in providing recreational and cultural experiences.
About the Deering Estate Foundation
For those who treasure the Deering Estate, who advocate for its preservation and wish to invest in its future, the Deering Estate Foundation provides opportunities for individuals and corporations alike to partake in membership, signature events, and one-of-a-kind experiences, all in service of providing vital funding and support to the Deering Estate. Through these efforts, the foundation fulfills its mission to uphold the legacy of Charles Deering’s cherished 1920s-era property, to provide funding for the cultural, educational and recreational experiences it offers, as well as its significant scientific and archaeological endeavors to conserve its diverse flora, fauna and the eight native ecosystems that thrive on its 450 acres, and to ensure its longevity as a prized American heritage site. Established in 1989, The Deering Estate Foundation, Inc. is a community-based charitable 501(c)3 Florida Corporation and the philanthropic partner of the Deering Estate.
