The 8th Annual Rookery Bay Classic Car Show takes place on Saturday 14 November 2026, from 9am to 2pm, at Florida SouthWestern State College, 7505 Grand Lely Drive in Naples. The organizer’s page calls it an annual event in support of Friends of Rookery Bay, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and names Carter Fence as presenter.
The show is not held at the reserve itself. The organizer’s page puts it on the college campus. The Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center has a different address, 300 Tower Road.
The schedule
The organizer publishes a short timetable. Doors open at 9am. Vendors and entertainment run from 9am to 2pm. Judged awards for the top 20 cars are announced at 1pm, and the event ends at 2pm. The celebrity judge is Jason Drew of Gulf Coast News, per the organizer.
Tickets and what they include
Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for ages 4 to 12, and children 3 and under are free. The organizer takes cash or card. A car show ticket also covers same-day admission to the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center, which the schedule lists as open from 9am to 4pm that day.
The cars
The organizer says its earlier shows drew more than 100 antique, classic, muscle, exotic and high-performance cars. This year it adds more than 20 vendors, entertainment, and activities it calls family and dog friendly. Owners can register a car online or with a printable form mailed with a check to Friends of Rookery Bay. The fee for entering a car was not on the page text read for this guide, so open the registration form for the amount and the deadline.
Where to park
The page gives the campus address and no parking map. Follow the event signs and volunteers once on Grand Lely Drive.
When is the Rookery Bay Classic Car Show in 2026?
Saturday 14 November 2026, 9am to 2pm, per Friends of Rookery Bay.
Where is it held?
At Florida SouthWestern State College, 7505 Grand Lely Drive, Naples, FL 34113. It is not at the reserve.
How much is admission?
The organizer lists $10 for adults and $5 for ages 4 to 12. Children 3 and under are free. Cash or card is accepted.
What does the ticket include?
Same-day admission to the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center at 300 Tower Road, open 9am to 4pm that day.
Can I enter my car?
Yes, by registering online or by mail, per the organizer. Check the form for the fee and whether registration is still open.
Are dogs allowed?
The organizer describes the show’s activities as family and dog friendly.
Details checked 2 sources, latest read 9 November 2026
- Source: Friends of Rookery Bay, Classic Car Show page (date, hours, venue, admission, schedule), read 9 November 2026
- Source: Rookery Bay Research Reserve, events page, read 9 November 2026
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