Cars for Kids Automobile Show

08/19/2026

Who will take home the trophies this year?

The 2025 CJR Cars for Kids Automobile Show brought out some incredible rides. Watch the video below to see last year’s winners!

This year, get ready to join us on October 11 (rain date October 18). Featuring hundreds of stunning collector cars, family-friendly activities, and a great cause behind it all, there’s something for everyone.

08/04/2026

We are very excited to welcome 97.3 WZBG back this year as Media Sponsor! Their support helps us reach more car enthusiasts, families, and community members while raising critical funds to support the children and families served by CJR.

Stay tuned for on-air interviews, event updates, and ticket giveaways!

https://www.wzbg.com/

07/22/2026

Thank you to our friends at Belden House & Mews for listing the event in their Culture Calendar! Check it out here: https://beldenhouse.com/culture/annual-cars-for-kids-automobile-show-at-cjr-2026/

Belden House & Mews is a splendidly restored, 3-acre estate in the historic center of Litchfield — the landmarked borough's first full-service high street hotel in over a century. If you're joining us at the Car Show from out of town, we highly recommend treating yourself to an overnight experience you'll never forget.

13th Annual Cars for Kids Automobile Show

07/13/2026

90 Days to Go!

The countdown is on: CJR's 13th Annual Cars for Kids Automobile Show is just 90 days away - so be sure to mark your calendar for Sunday, October 11th!

When you join us at this fun, family event, you're not just celebrating a passion for cars—you're investing in hope, healing, and opportunity for the thousands of children and families we serve across Connecticut each year.

Whether you're planning to show off your ride, sponsor the event, volunteer, or simply enjoy the day, we can't wait to see you there! Save the date and help us spread the word.

Learn more and register here: https://cjrimpact.org/support/annual-cars-for-kids-automobile-show/

06/17/2026

We're extremely grateful to Union Savings Bank for returning this year as our Concours Sponsor! Make sure your calendar is marked for the 13th annual Cars for Kids Automobile Show, taking place on Sunday, October 11, 2026. You don't want to miss it!

https://www.unionsavings.com/

04/21/2026

To our Car Show Patrons and Supporters, here's a wonderful chance to make a gift of $10.00 or more to help CJR unlock a $5,000 gift through Give Local! Just over 24 hours left; make a gift by 7 PM on 4/21 and help us obtain an extra $1,000 prize from Give Local! Talk about torque and turbo! Please help us make this year's campaign a success!

Challenge accepted🤝 We are beyond grateful to an anonymous donor who has offered a $5,000 donation if we reach 170 unique donors! Unique donors are clearly defined by different names, email addresses, and credit card numbers.

Reaching this goal means unlocking $5,000 to help us serve more families and keep them connected to services longer — support that can truly change lives for the better.

Give Local starts tomorrow at 7 AM - join us and help us secure this challenge: https://www.givelocalccf.org/organizations/connecticut-junior-republic