Cars for Kids Automobile Show

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

02/03/2026

We're proud to announce that our 2025 Cars for Kids Automobile Show raised a record-setting $44,500 for CJR! Thank you again to everyone who attended, contributed, and helped spread the word. Special thanks to Union Savings Bank, our Concours Sponsor.

Mark your calendars and get ready to cruise with us this year on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Stay tuned here for updates!

10/21/2025

A beautiful autumn day filled with sun, passing clouds, and stunning foliage brought the crowds out for CJR's 12th Annual Cars for Kids Automobile Show this past Sunday! Nearly 350 gorgeous cars and over 1,000 exhibitors, spectators, and volunteers filled our Litchfield campus. We'd like to thank everyone who helped to make this year's event a grand success!

10/19/2025

We have a perfect morning here at the CJR Cars for Kids Automobile Show! Our Litchfield campus is quickly filling up with stunning cars and we look forward to welcoming you. Gates are open now for exhibitors and will open at 10:00 am for spectators. Join us for Sunday fun at 550 Goshen Rd!

10/17/2025

We saved a parking spot for you this Sunday, October 19th, at our Cars for Kids Automobile Show! Stroll through rows of beautiful cars while sampling treats from the Litchfield Aid of CJR bake sale or bid on fabulous items at the silent auction. We have plenty of fun to fill your day! Gates open at 8:00 am for exhibitors and 10:00 am for spectators.

10/16/2025

Your ticket to ride is waiting for you at the CJR Cars for Kids Automobile Show. Fun for all ages! Enjoy delicious food, beautiful cars, and the autumn splendor of rural Litchfield. Get more information here: https://cjrimpact.org/support/annual-cars-for-kids-automobile-show/

10/15/2025

Take a ride to CJR this weekend and bring the whole family to the Cars for Kids Automobile Show on Sunday, October 19th! This annual event features hundreds of historic and collectible cars, a silent auction, a hay ride to the CJR farm, our famous bake sale, and more. Gates open at 8:00 am for exhibitors and 10:00 am for spectators. 26 trophies will be awarded to registered cars!

10/10/2025

Due to the storm forecast for this weekend, the Cars For Kids Automobile Show will be postponed to Sunday, October 19th. Hope to see you then!

10/09/2025

CJR is keeping a close eye on the weather forecast for this weekend, stay tuned here for updates 🌤

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10/08/2025

Ride in style to the CJR Cars for Kids Automobile Show this Sunday, October 12th! We'd like to thank Union Savings Bank for returning as our Concours Sponsor. For more information, visit https://cjrimpact.org/support/annual-cars-for-kids-automobile-show/.