Madison to Hold Annual Car Show October 5

MADISON, NJ - The 29th Annual Madison Car Show and Bottle Hill Day Street Festival will be held on Saturday October 5.

The Madison Car Show will take place in the parking lot of the Madison Volunteer Ambulance Corps headquarters, 29 Prospect St. The event is just a short walk from the Bottle Hill Day festivities, which are held in Madison’s business district.

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The Madison Car Show features a wide array of vehicles across various categories, including hot rods, trucks, customs, antiques, classics, and street machines. While there is no set admission fee, donations are welcomed and greatly appreciated at the gate.

Peter Daniele, owner of Rose City Collision at 291 Main Street, serves as the longtime chair of the Madison Car Show committee. Daniele is also a vice president of the Madison Area Chamber of Commerce, an independent, non-profit business league.

“We expect several hundred car enthusiasts to admire the sparkle, shine, and spectacle of dozens of unique automobiles and trucks right here in our hometown, the Rose City, for one day only," said Daniele. “The car show site is located between Madison's Borough Hall and the Madison Public Safety Building at the corner of Prospect St.”

"This event attracts exceptional cars and creates a lively atmosphere," said Robbin Salmeri, owner of Cleaners Advantage. "The Madison Car Show highlights our local automotive businesses and boosts the community’s prestige." Salmeri also serves as the president of the Madison Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Participants in the show have the chance to win awards and door prizes with the grand door prize of $500.00 Stop & Shop Gift Card

All car show entrants are eligible for the drawing.

The Madison Car Show will present eight top awards, twelve special awards—including categories for engine, paint, and vehicle type—and “Top 50” awards for the best fifty entries. All awards are sponsored by local businesses.

The car show begins at 9 a.m., with the awards ceremony starting at 3:00 p.m. To be eligible for judging and prizes, all cars must arrive at the show no later than 11:00 a.m.

DJ Jerry Wolfman Burst will be playing music from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. On-street parking is free in Madison.

The car show committee encourages all enthusiasts to pre-register their vehicles by Saturday, September 24, for a discounted fee of $15.00 and to secure participation. The day-of registration fee is $20.00.

Registration forms can be obtained by contacting Peter Daniele at 973-377-4037. For any questions or concerns on the day of the show, please call 973-886-7849.

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