![Loading Events](https://gostowe.com/wp-content/plugins/the-events-calendar/src/resources/images/tribe-loading.gif)
- This event has passed.
![British Invasion_Block Party](https://gostowe.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/P9190885-1200x500.jpg)
British Invasion
Celebrate the great British Motorcar and British lifestyle, September 14 – 16, 2018 in Stowe, Vermont. This three-day event will feature “all things British”, with a primary focus on classic British motorcar. This event is the largest all British motorcar show in the United States, attracting over 600 British motorcars from the US and Canada, each year.
A British Invasion Block Party, hosted on Stowe’s Main Street will kick off the weekend of festivities. The block party will feature live music, food and beverages with plenty of British motorcars to view.
Schedule
British Marketplace & Auto Jumble
Friday, September 14 – Saturday, September 15, 2018
A collection of British Companies and vendors selling British, and British like products and services. Hard to find car spares, motoring accessories, motoring teddy bears, British candy, Regalia, Barbour jackets and more.
British Car Corral
Friday, September 14 – Saturday, September 15, 2018
An opportunity to buy or sell a British Motor Car or Motorcycle. “For Sale” signs are not allowed on the show field. You may place a car for sale in the Car Corral. but in so doing, it cannot compete for honors on the show field.
Registrants Reception
Friday, September 14, 2018 | 5 – 7 p.m.
The official kick-off reception for this year’s British Invasion is going to be held under the tent at the Stowe Events Field. This event is open to all pre-registered participants in the British Invasion weekend, car owners and vendors.
Driving Tour
Friday, September 14, 2018
Leaving from the Stowe Events Field, this driving tour of the scenic Vermont countryside will begin at the Registrants Reception and will travel over paved roads around Stowe.
British Invasion Block Party
Friday, September 14, 2018 | 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Main Street will be closed to through traffic and reserved for British Motorcar parking on Friday evening. Live music, food, shops and restaurants will be open. Come and join the celebration of all things British, as the street will be lined with British motorcars.
Concours d’Elegance
Saturday, September 15, 2018
This is a “judged” competition, attracting exceptional show cars. Cars must be British, at least 25 years-old and may not be replicas. This event is the only pre-registered event and no registrations will be considered after September 6, 2018. Register.
British Invasion Dinner
Saturday, September 15, 2018 | 6:30 p.m.
A dinner buffet will be held at the Stoweflake Mountain Resort and Spa, with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and dinner starting at 7 p.m. Buffet includes soup and salad starters, entree’s and dessert options. Price is $68/person. Space is limited, so make your reservation early.
The Notch Run Driving Tour
Sunday, September 16, 2018 | 8:30 a.m.
A driving tour of the Vermont countryside, which will start from the Stowe High School parking lot and end at the Stowe Events Field. Total driving time will be 70 minutes.
Tailgate Picnic Competition
Sunday, September 16, 2018
A display of creativity, food and all things British. This event has become a “classic” and will feature awards across multiple categories.
The Competition of Colors
Sunday, September 16, 2018 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
On Sunday, vote for your favorite British Classic by color. Competition includes: red, white, blue, British racing green, black, two-tone and Rainbow.