RAVE Rutland Area Vehicle Enthusiasts In March of 1980, R.A.V.E. was formally established as a non-profit organization. From the 41 shows R. A. V. E. R.A.V.E.

The Rutland Area Vehicle Enthusiasts was initially formed in1978 by a group of local individuals who shared an interest in the preservation and restoration of antique and classic automobiles, trucks, street rods and other types of motor vehicles. The first show put on by the club was held in July of 1980. The founders expanded on their basic interest in promoting vehicle preservation with a goal o

f giving financial contributions to various local charities. has sponsored, $185,000 has been donated to many local charitable organizations. holds an annual auto show at the Vermont State Fairgrounds in Rutland, Vermont the 2nd full weekend of July each year. The club also does occasional cruise nights, attend other car shows, and has many members who volunteer their time at various organizations in the area. We are always looking for new members to join our organization.

06/01/2026

Calling All Car Enthusiasts!

Mayo Healthcare is excited to invite the community to our Annual Father’s Day Car Show on Friday, June 19th from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM!

Do you have a vehicle you’re proud of? We’d love for you to share it with our residents, families, and community members! We are looking for:

🚘 Classic Cars
🔥 Hot Rods
🛻 Antique Vehicles
🏎️ Muscle Cars
🚗 Custom Builds
⭐ And any special vehicle that brings you joy!

This event is a wonderful opportunity to spend time with our residents, share stories, reminisce about favorite cars, and celebrate the fathers, grandfathers, and car lovers in our community.

Enjoy a complimentary barbecue! Great company, beautiful cars, and plenty of smiles await.

📅 Friday, June 19
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Mayo Healthcare, Northfield, VT

If you would like to display a vehicle or have questions, please contact:

Vicki Slocum
Director of Activities & Marketing
📞 802-485-3161
📧 [email protected]

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post! Let’s make this year’s Father’s Day Car Show our biggest one yet and create lasting memories for our residents and community.

Honoring Dads. Celebrating Cars. Building Community.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO JUNE 5, 2026
05/28/2026

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO JUNE 5, 2026

We hope to see you at our Classic Car Show event on May 29th from 5-8pm! There will be over 75 classic cars to see. It's going to be a great day!

Please share this post so we can get the word out😀

05/26/2026
Lebanon Valley Dragway events for this weekend, postponed until September 6 due to weather.
05/23/2026

Lebanon Valley Dragway events for this weekend, postponed until September 6 due to weather.

Some more information about the exciting things happening in the auto tech programs at Stafford Technical Center in Rutl...
05/22/2026

Some more information about the exciting things happening in the auto tech programs at Stafford Technical Center in Rutland, Vermont. They told us in the introduction to the ribbon cutting that the work that the students did this past year in the auto tech program generated revenue of over $70,000 and now they will be able to do state inspections and the students will be able to earn their Vermont State Inspection Licence. RAVE makes a contribution each year from our show profits. The programs offered at this school are such an important part of our State's future. We had some nice chats with many of the students - they are so proud of their accomplishments and they should be. Going to the tech or vocational(as they were called back in the 1970's) centers is an amazing way to get a start on a lucrative and satisfying career.

Stop by and check it out!

Each year the Rutland Stafford Technical Center Automotive program invites RAVE to spend a couple hours at the school an...
05/22/2026

Each year the Rutland Stafford Technical Center Automotive program invites RAVE to spend a couple hours at the school and the kids and teachers bring their rides. Gives the kids a chance to show off their vehicles, their classrooms and they get to get up close to our vehicles and ask questions - a little different than attending a regular car show. They even construct the awards that are given out - voted on by folks stopping in to check everything out. The Doll House Restaurant and staff provided hot dogs and hamburgers as well. It is an event we look forward to each year and we support the programs with a donations from our show each year as well. We had some nice chats with several students. Thank you for inviting us again this year!! What a beautiful day we had for it!

*****The highlight of the day was our group getting to see the unveiling of a project the students have been working on for our club members, Jeff and Kim Metcalfe. The last 4 photos in this album show the progress. It is an early 1960's Nova wagon and we all cannot wait to see it finished. So far, they have done a fantastic job. In previous years, Kim and Jeff had the program do some paint work on their vintage camper.****

Stafford Technical Center

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05/21/2026

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We hope to see you at our Classic Car Show event on May 29th from 5-8pm! There will be over 75 classic cars to see. It's going to be a great day!

Please share this post so we can get the word out😀

Sunday, May 31st - bring your classic vehicle and get the drivers breakfast for $5!   This is now a fundraiser for a loc...
05/20/2026

Sunday, May 31st - bring your classic vehicle and get the drivers breakfast for $5! This is now a fundraiser for a local firefighter and his family who lost their home in a fire last Friday.

05/14/2026

FOUR DAYS! Four days until our next event at the Essex County Fairgrounds. Craft and Vendor Fair, Car Show and Bottle drive are all happening on Saturday, May 16th! The Bottle Drive and Vendor Market run from 9am-2pm. The Car Show registration begins at 9am and judging is slated to begin at 11am.

*Those bringing cars to the car show, please is the upper gate (near the nutrition kitchen) for entry!! All other vehicles, please use the main gate and infield for parking!*

If you would like to signup for the car show in advance, please use the link below ⬇️
🚘 https://form.jotform.com/260973244959067

Address

P. O. Box 519
West Rutland, VT
05777

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