Saturday, September 13th from 11 AM to 3 PM
First 50 pre-registrants and first 150 show arrivals receive free 2025 Car Show dash plaque
Schedule
8AM
Road closures
9AM
Show parking begins
11AM
Show & music officially begin
12PM
Cut-off for show judging
3PM
Awards & Raffle winners
The Mainetti & Mainetti Uptown Car Show returns for its 5th year.
The Pugsly’s Barbershop Stage will be at the corner of North Front Street and Wall Street with bands playing for the afternoon.
Bring your friends and family to enjoy an afternoon full of cars, bikes, trucks, and entertainment in Uptown Kingston’s stockade district. We encourage spectators to enjoy the uptown shops and restaurants all within the show.
Awards for best in show will be chosen by show judges for 15 different categories with 1st place trophies and 2nd place plaques. All spectators are welcome free of charge. All show cars, bikes, and trucks must purchase tickets.
2025 Cause
Nevaeh Storms, a local 8 year old girl, was viciously attacked by a dog requiring extensive medical treatment. Nevaeh underwent multiple surgeries including skin grafts to determine if she may ever be able to regrow hair.
All proceeds will go to Nevaeh and her family to help with medical expenses and support during this difficult time.

Car Show FAQ’s
How do I Pre-register?
Show cars/trucks/motorcycles can pre-register HERE
Do I have to Pre-register?
Day of registration will be available however, the first 50 pre-registrants will receive a 2025 Uptown Car Show dash plaque
Where is Day of Registration?
Day of registrants should go to Mainetti & Mainetti’s office parking lot located at 130 North Front St. Kingston, NY through the Washington Ave. entrance to register their vehicle. There you will be given everything you need to enter the show. CLICK HERE to view map of the car show
Where do I go if I Pre-registered?
There are two entrances to the show: the corner of Crown St. and John St. or the corner of Wall St. and Main St. Car Show Staff will be directing show cars when you arrive at either of these entrances. CLICK HERE to view map of the car show
When should I arrive if I intend to be in the show?
We will begin parking show cars/trucks/motorcycles as soon as we are allowed to close the streets at 9 AM
What streets are going to be closed for Car Show parking?
Closed streets will include:
- North Front between Crown Street and Fair Street
- Wall Street down to Main Street
- John Street between Crown Street and Fair Street
- Crown Street between John Street and North Front Street
- Green Street between North Front Street and Lucas Avenue
CLICK HERE to view map of the car show
Do you take donations?
Absolutely! If you would like to make a donation before the show, please contact our office at 845-600-0000 or email Molly at [email protected]. Donations will also be accepted the day of the show at the registration booth in Mainetti & Mainetti’s parking lot at 130 North Front St. Kingston, NY.
Where do donations go?
Nevaeh Storms, a local 8 year old girl, was viciously attacked by a dog requiring extensive medical treatment. Nevaeh underwent multiple surgeries including skin grafts to determine if she may ever be able to regrow hair.
Donations will be made out to the Not for Profit, Mainetti Car Show Inc. and after the show all proceeds raised will be given to Navaeh’s family.
How do I become a sponsor?
All sponsorship inquires can be forwarded to Molly at [email protected] or call our office at 845-600-0000
What do sponsors get?
Here is our breakdown of sponsorship benefits.
Please contact Molly at our office at 845-600-0000 or email [email protected] for more information.
Will there be Car Show dash plaques?
Yes! If you are one of the first 50 pre-registrants, you will be given a dash plaque upon arrival to the show
Will there be trophies?
Yes! Show cars will be judged for 15 different categories and 1st and 2nd place trophies to be awarded at the end of the show. This year we’re partnering with Nick Cologero at Catskill Mountain Customs to create custom metal trophies unique to the 2025 Uptown Car Show
What are the judging categories?
- Best Antique Car (1999 or older), 1st and 2nd Place
- Best Modern Car (2000 or newer), 1st and 2nd Place
- Best Antique Motorcycle (1999 or older), 1st and 2nd Place
- Best Modern Motorcycle (2000 or newer), 1st and 2nd Place
- Best Antique Truck (1999 or older), 1st and 2nd Place
- Best Modern Truck (2000 or newer), 1st and 2nd Place
- Best Sports Car (two door, two seat sporty car), 1st and 2nd Place
- Best Import Car/Truck (not US manufactured), 1st and 2nd Place
- Best Muscle Car (50’s, 60’s, or 70’s), 1st and 2nd Place
- Best Hot Rod/Custom, 1st and 2nd Place
- Best Engine (not new)
- Best Paint Job (not new)
- Most Likely to be Pulled Over
- Best Race Car
- 3C’s Show Favorite
How will best engines be judged?
If you want your engine judged, keep your hood up! Judges are anonymous but will know to look if your hood is up
What if I want to park my show car/bike/truck with my friend’s show car/bike/truck?
We’re happy to accommodate individuals who would like you be parked in the show together, we just ask, if you’d like to be parked together, please arrive together.
Where is parking for non-show cars?
All municipal lots in uptown will be available the day of the show in addition to any street parking outside of the show. There is also parking available in the Kingston Plaza at 151 Plaza Rd. Kingston, NY, a short walk from where the show will be.

Registration tickets will be available for purchase day of for $20, or $15 in advance below:
Free parking for spectators is available at Dietz Stadium, and the Kingston Plaza.