About This Event
Swamplands Auto Fest combines a car show and swap meet at the Sarasota Fair Grounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd. in Sarasota, Florida, on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The show is open to cars from model year 2000 and older, and entering a car is free. Judges hand out trophies along with cash prizes of $500 for Best in Show, $200 for second place and $100 for third.
Spectator tickets cost $10 per person, and children 12 and under get in free.
Beyond the show field, the day includes a swap meet, craft vendors and food trucks. A DJ plays music, and bounce houses, games and a beer garden are set up for the crowd. Free giveaways and door prizes run throughout the event.
The organizers also take inquiries from prospective sponsors, vendors and car show entrants.
Event Highlights
- Swap Meet
- Craft Vendors
- Food Trucks
- DJ
- Bounce Houses
- Games
- Beer Garden
- Free Giveaways and Door Prizes
Event Details
- Spectator Admission
- Tickets only $10 per person, 12 and under free.
- Awards / Judging
- Trophies and $500 cash prize for best in show, 2nd place $200 and 3rd place $100.
- Show Vehicle Registration
- Free
- Vehicle Types
- Cars 2000 and older
Location
Sarasota County Fairgrounds3000 Ringling BlvdSarasota, FL 34237Organizer / Source
- Organizer
- Swamplands Auto Fest
- Phone
- 941-527-7747
- Event website
- Visit Event Website
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