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Get your engines revving! The Spring Daytona Turkey Run returns to Daytona International Speedway

Writer: Alastair MacAlastair Mac
Get ready for classic cars and trucks, vans, rat rods, pro street cars, tuner cars, modifieds, lowriders, a huge swap meet, a car corral, and more.

The Spring Daytona Turkey Run

Get ready for a fun-filled weekend with thousands of beautiful classic cars for show and sale, a massive Swap Meet, delicious food, arts and crafts on Artisan Alley, music and so much more!


The 35th Spring Daytona Turkey Run is Friday, March 21st – Sunday, March 23rd at the Daytona International Speedway and you won’t want to miss it!


The Spring Daytona Turkey Run brings together thousands of classic cars for show and sale, along with a massive swap meet, arts and crafts, food, and so much more!


The Turkey Run boasts over 5000 show cars, 1200 cars for sale in the Car Corral, and over 1,500 swap meet vendors, making it the largest combined classic car show and swap meet in the USA.



Car enthusiasts from across the US and internationally make their way twice a year to racing's most celebrated location, Daytona International Speedway.


Started in 1974. The event is held twice years, on Thanksgiving weekend and the 4th weekend in March.


The Spring Daytona Turkey Run

Participants and spectators will enjoy more than 7000 vintage, classic, muscle cars, trucks and other wheeled vehicles displayed for show and sale. The show also includes over 2500 swap meet spaces, an Artisan Alley, Entertainment, and many types of food.


In its history, more than $16 million of profits from the Turkey Run have funded charitable organizations as well as many local programs, projects & recreational facilities.


The Spring Daytona Turkey Run

Held 100% outdoors on 480 acres in the infield, special features include Swap Meet vendors, Car Show with 5000+ collector cars, Car Corral with 1500+ cars available for sale or trade.


The family-friendly event, boasts show quality cars from around the country including classic cars and trucks, vans, rat rods, pro street cars, tuner cars, modifieds, lowriders, and more.


Admission to the SpringTurkey Run is $15.00 per day for adults Friday-Saturday and $10.00 on Sunday. Children under 11 are free.




Highlights of the Spring Daytona Turkey Run


SHOW CARS

The Show Car field is one of the largest and most popular events at the Turkey Run. The show features over 5,000 collector cars, from classic American muscle cars to cars from the 1920's. There are no classes or awards, just a lot of fun for car enthusiasts of all ages.


SWAP MEET

The Daytona Turkey Run Swap Meet is a mega marketplace for automotive parts, accessories, and memorabilia. it attracts over 2,000 vendors from all over the country. Visitors can find everything they need to restore or modify their Classics.The Swap Meet is open all weekend.


CAR CORRAL

The Car Corral is a massive marketplace for classic cars, hot rods, muscle cars, and other collectible vehicles. Held twice a year, in the spring and fall, the Car Corral attracts over 1,500 sellers and buyers from all over the world. Chances are the car of your dreams is for sale here


ARTISAN ALLEY

Artisan Alley at the Daytona Turkey Run is a marketplace for handmade crafts and fashion items The alley features over 30 vendors selling a variety of unique and handcrafted products. From jewelry to pottery, custom wearables and automobile related gifts


TURKEY RUN NITES

Turkey Run Nites is a free outdoor car show held in front of the Daytona International Speedway. Situated next to the Cracker Barrel Restaurant and the FPL Solar Pavillion. Thursday thru Saturday nights from 6 pm to 10 pm, It's Music, Cruisin, Food, Fun and 100’s of Cool Cars.


HOPS & HOODS

A great way to sample some of the best beers in the world. 40 breweries serving over 120 different beers. It's a great opportunity to meet beer enthusiasts and learn about the latest brewing trends. Visit Hops & Hood and check it out. Saturday Nov. 30, 2024 from Noon till 4 pm.


For more information: https://www.turkeyrun.com



The Spring Daytona Turkey Run


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