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The 46th Annual Daytona Turkey Run is one of the best and biggest car show and swap meet vendors you’ll ever attend. An hour away from Orlando, visit Daytona! It’s always full of amazing classic cars and fun activities for the entire family. Not only will Daytona Turkey Run feature the best of classic and custom cars, but you’ll also be able to take in some fun shows, and there’s even a kids zone so the little ones can be entertained, as well.
Daytona Turkey Run – All about Classic Cars
The 46th Daytona Turkey Run welcomes fans of all ages to celebrate their love of classic cars. The largest combined car show and swap meet in the U.S. is a four-day show that kicks off at 8 a.m. Thanksgiving day. At the Daytona Speedway, it runs through Sunday, December 1st.
Guests can look forward to:
- Meeting Rick & Kelly Dale from “American Restoration” on the History Channel.
- Stop by to say hello and get an autograph on Friday, Nov 29th & Sat, Nov 30th from 10 am-2 pm
- The Mecum Auctions Mobile Experience. Experience first-hand what it feels like to be in the middle of a fast-paced Mecum auction through simulations and hands-on activities!
- Enjoying the Hops & Hoods Craft Beer Festival. Keep the party going and sample more than 120 different craft beers from 48 different breweries. Saturday, Nov. 30th from 12 pm-4 pm. Samples are 4 for $ 5 or 10 for $ 10 and can be purchased in advance at www.turkeyrun.com or inside the show. Must be 21 years of age.
- The Little Gobbler’s Play Zone. Kids will have a blast in bounce houses, an obstacle course, inflatable games and more. All Play Zone activities are free of charge.

Lots to see
The Daytona Turkey Run is open to the public and features more than 6,000 vintage, classic and custom, muscle cars, race cars and trucks on display and for sale, as well as a massive swap meet in which vendors sell and trade hard-to-find auto parts and accessories. There is also an Artisan Alley with fashion and art and a full midway of delicious food vendors. More than 150,000 attended the 45th Daytona Turkey Run.
The 46th Daytona Turkey Run is presented by White Diamond and is sponsored in part by Mecum Auctions and Spectrum. Admission is $15 Thursday through Saturday and $10 on Sunday with free parking. Children under 11 are free. Show hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Free parking is available at the Daytona Speedway all four days.
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That is such a great way to start Thanksgiving day. I know a bunch of people who run races on Thanksgiving.
Happy Thanksgiving, Robin.
Wow, that is a cool car! My son loves cars, I bet he would really enjoy this! Thank you for sharing!
They are! I am sure he would love to attend this event.
This looks like so much fun! Unfortunately, I live a whole continent away, but a turkey run would be awesome!
Oh no! Yeah a continent away would make it a bit expensive to attend haha.
Old car shows are SO much fun!! Thanks for sharing the details on this upcoming event!
You are welcome Janel!
I may not even be a car enthusiast, but this event undoubtedly intrigues me!
Right? That’s the same thing I thought, Cristina.
This is a run that my husband would like. I instead like to do a 5k run.
Haha You and I both, Tara.
This is going to be such a good time. I’d love to see some of the cool cars and check out Artisan Alley.
Yes, the Artisan Alley is amazing, Liz.
I have never done a turkey event on Thanksgiving. I need to start looking for these types of events!
It’s an awesome and different event, Brittany. One that most people would definitely enjoy.
I don’t think I’ve ever heard of the turkey run and I’ve lived in FL for my whole life. We’ll have to go one year!
The first time I heard it, I was like “Turkey Run??”
Our family would love to go to this, especially the guys. Lots of cool cars from back in the day that have been remodeled sounds like a day well spent!
I bet they would! They will get a kick out of all those cars, Stacie.
My son and husband would love all these cars! I bet us girls would find it entertaining as well, maybe even become fans of muscle cars too!
Yes! Muscle cars are my husband’s favorite Brianne. It seems it’s getting to me now.
This is quite an event! Lots of people plan for this celebration. Amazing atmosphere!
Yes the venue is very cool, Daytona Beach! It is amazing, Laura.
Just sounds like it will be fun to watch. Kind of makes me want to take a trip to Daytona
Wouldn’t that be awesome Amber?
My son would be in his glory here. He loves everything about cars. Since he was 3 he could tell you the make and model of almost any car. I will have to plan to surprise him with a trip to one in the future.
Oh then he will be so happy to attend this one Sherry!
That sounds like a fantastic family event. I bet my nephew would love it… too bad we’re so far away.
Oh darn, wished you were closer Susan.
What a fun event! Thanks for sharing it with us! I would like to attend it!
You are welcome, Catalina! I hope you can.
Wow, I love the car show and I have been to a car museum in Nagoya Japan, it has all the old and new cars, the classics and futuristic cars. I simply love the car show.
It is a really exciting event!
Wow, that sounds like a very fun event..! Thanks for sharing this very nice blog.
You are welcome Surekha! Enjoy your weekend.
It’s good to get some exercise in before all the food of the day starts flowing. ?
Right? Walking watching all those amazing cars really gives you a chance to work it.
Wow, this sounds like a nice event to attend to, such a lot of things to do and to see most especially having a chance to see a different type of cars.
A very nice event indeed Catherine!
Am not so much of a car-person but I would love to pay a visit here. I love muscle cars.
Yes, there are cars for everyone’s taste!
Wow! What an amazing way to spend 90 minutes taking a tour around! The sheer size of the place is so overwhelming but the tour would be an interesting experience.
The tour is amazing, you get to see so many interesting that you wouldn’t be able to see otherwise Calleigh.
This would be a dream event for me to attend. I love seeing vintage cars. The atmosphere also is what excites me.
Agree! Vintage and muscle cars are so cool to see.
What a fun tradition! Sounds like there’s so much to see and do. A great day out!
Absolutely Carrie! TONS of things to do and see!!
I love classic cars. My dad has a 67’ Camaro! I wish I lived closer.
Wow, that is awesome! 1967!!
What a fun event! Turkey Runs/Trots are always such a blast to go to! 🙂
They are! Filled with so much excitement, Erin.
Sounds like a fun way to kick off the holiday! Have a great time!
It sure is a great way to kick off Thanksgiving. Families can bond and enjoy.
Oh I bet this is so much fun. I’ve never been to Daytona. But I would love to experience this! Love it!
Candy Rachelle
It is Candy! Hopefully, someday you can attend too!
That is awesome! It sounds like a really fun event and great tradition! 🙂
It is Matt! Would be great f you could experience it.
The 46th Daytona Turkey Run sounds so fun! I hope I can attend the 47th next year! Thanks for this!
Me too! I’m sure t will be as fun as all of them, Emman.
My grandpa would love to go to this. I have to look it up
Awww that would be a great treat for grandpa, Krystel.
This is so cool, we have something called the coconut run here in Australia. I Love classic cars!
Oh wow, that sounds even more interesting!
Sounds like a fun event. It is nice to have some entertaining things to do over the holiday break.
This is a great way to entertain the family during the Thanksgiving weekend.
That sounds like a wonderful and fun thanksgiving tradition. I bet there’s a lot of exciting things to see there, sounds like a great experience.
Yes, it’s a unique Thanksgiving weekend experience
Thank you for sharing. Turkey runs ate always fun. Happy thanksgiving.
It is Lora. Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
I’ve never heard of the Annual Daytona Turkey Run, but I love classic and custom cars! Must be an amazing experience to see it all with your own eyes!
Really? It is such a cool event! Yes, seeing these muscle and vintage cars from up close is a unique experience, Anna.
I’ve never heard of Daytona Turkey Run before! But I love classic and custom cars, so would definitely enjoy seeing it all with my own eyes!
I’ve never done a turkey run but sounds like so much fun. What a great tradition to keep up. I hope to do this one year!
Oh, it’s a great event! Seeing these muscle and vintage cars from up close is a unique experience.
If I wasn’t in a different state, I would love to check out the Daytona Turkey Run. We love looking at vintage cars.
Awww darn! Well, maybe you will visit someday, Amy.
It seemed would be a great event for thanksgiving! I hope this car show will make thanksgiving day more enjoyable!
It does! It is always a success. Hope you can make it someday.
I’ve never been in an event like this and I’d like to see one because I’m sure this is fun! Thanks for sharing.
You would love to see all those muscle and vintage cars!
What a fab family fun tradition. So exciting and a unique experience too xx
It truly is. Besides Daytona Beach is such a cool place to visit.
This would so be up my husband’s alley. He’s such a car guy!!!
OMG, that is super awesome Emily.
Its so wonderful that you have this amazing tradition. I think having traditions is so important!
I know right, Angelina? it is different but so much fun.