Name: 7th Annual Breakthrough Car Show
Start: 2026-05-09T10:00:00-04:00
Location: 6955 Duncan Rd, Petersburg, VA 23803-7457, United States

Join in the fun of this automotive extravaganza. Experience the sights and sounds of elegant autos from yesteryear to the technologically advanced super cars of today at the historic Hart Farm, which is part of Pamplin Historical Park located near Petersburg, Virginia. The Breakthrough Car Show is open to all makes, models and years of vehicles and anyone can bring out their ride and participate in the show.
The first 150 registered show vehicles receive goody bags and dash plaques. Pre-register your single vehicle by May 1, 2026 for $15.00 or vehicle registration is $20.00 per vehicle thereafter and at the show.
Show day registration begins at 8:00 am. Participant’s Choice judging will result in over 60 awards. The award presentation will take place at 2:30 pm. Spectator parking and show admission is free. A reduced “day of show only” Pamplin Historical Park admission will be available for those who want to explore the 424 acres of battlefields, historic homes, museums and more.
Vendors will have food, drinks and more throughout the day. Everyone can take part in a silent auction, door prizes and more.
Rain date is May 10, 2026. All proceeds from this event benefit Pamplin Historical Park. This event is in partnership with Car Club Council of Central Virginia.
Located near Petersburg, Virginia, Pamplin Historical Park is about 30 minutes south of Richmond and is convenient to both Interstates 95 and 85 and US Highways 1 and 460. Pamplin Historical Park is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Thanks to the following Gold Level sponsors; Bank of Southside Virginia, Gary’s Automotive Again, Petersburg Area Region Tourism, Strosnider Chevrolet, VA Cars and Carts, and the following supporting sponsors; Advance Auto Parts (Dinwiddie), AutoMeter, AutoZone (Colonial Heights), Brother’s Pizza, City of Colonial Heights, Coker Tire, Dinwiddie Dental, EATON Detroit Spring Inc., Food Lion, Grease Monkey Garage, Griot’s Garage, Hotel Petersburg, Dalton Watson Fine Books, JEGS, J. C. Taylor Insurance, Lincoln Electric, Mission BBQ, Moss Motors, Motorbooks, National Parts Depot, O’Reilly’s Auto Parts (Dinwiddie), Prince George County, Hatchette Book Group, Texas Roadhouse, Top Flight Automotive, and Tractor Supply Company.