The Cadillac Fall Festival provides two days of fun and Cadillacs and LaSalles for you to enjoy. Your safety is our concern.

Special Attractions

CADILLAC CONCEPTS

Several Cadillac Concept cars will be on display for your enjoyment. For more details click here.

CADILLAC STATION WAGONS THROUGH THE DECADES

A few station wagons were produced on Cadillac chassis from the 1940s through the 1980s. A representative from each decade will be displayed plus a 2014 CTS-V Station Wagon. For more details click here.

MUSEUM GARAGE SALE

Here’s your chance to acquire Cadillac and LaSalle literature and memorabilia to supplement your collection or help with your restoration.

Schedule & Events

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 GET TOGETHER AT GILMORE

9:00 am to 6:00 pm A full day to see your friends again, explore the Cadillac Museum and other museums at Gilmore, see Cadillacs of the early days to today, take a ride in period Cadillacs around the Gilmore campus and cap off the day with live music of the 1950s to the 1970s followed by a BBQ dinner.

10:00 am to 3:00 pm Collector car rides in vintage Cadillacs. Experience the sensations and ambiance of riding in cars from the 1960s and earlier from the Museum’s collection on the Gilmore campus roads. First come, first served.

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

11:00 am to 2:00 pm Guided Tours of Museums at Gilmore. Each tour will include 10 to 20 persons and last about 45 minutes. The starting time and museums to be covered are listed below. First come, first served.

11:00 am Gilmore Galleries covering cars from the `20s to `30s`50s to `60s

12:00 pm Muscle Car Gallery and the Franklin Museum

1:00 pm Model A Ford and Lincoln Museums

2:00 pm Classic Car Club of America Museum

11:00 am to 3:00 pm Early Eldorado expert at the Cadillac Museum to discusV1953 to 1958 Eldorados on display

3:00 to 4:30 pm Live Music will be provided by That Beatles Thing, a Beatles tribute band. Limited seating available; use your own chairs.

4:30 to 6:00 pm

BBQ Dinner served on the central campus at Gilmore. Each person will have the choice of two meats (ribs, brisket, chicken or sausage) and a choice of two sides (Mac & Cheese, Cornbread, Hot Mixed Vegetables or Corn on the Cob, Garlic
Red Skin Potatoes) plus Apple & Cherry Cobbler for dessert and choice of beverage (water, lemonade or Coke).

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 THE EVOLUTION OF CADILLAC DESIGN

7:00 am to 9:00 am Cars assemble on show field for judging.

9:00 am to 1:30pm Car show judging. For more details click here

9:00 am to 2:00 pm Collector car rides in vintage Cadillacs. Experience the sensations and ambience of riding in cars from the 1960s and earlier from the Museum’s collection on the Gilmore campus roads. First come, first served.

Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

10:00 am to Noon Guided Tours of Museums at Gilmore. Each tour will include 10 to 20 persons and last about 45 minutes. The starting time and museums to be covered are listed below. First come, first served.

10:00 am Generations of Corvettes

11:00 am Classic Car Club of America Museum

10:00 am to 2:00 pm Early Eldorado expert at the Cadillac Museum to discuss
1953 to 1958 Eldorados on display

2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Evolution of Cadillac Design Awards Ceremony. Master of Ceremonies and Chief Judge Kip Wasenko and other Cadillac designers will discuss the evolution of Cadillac design as they present winning cars their awards in a drive-by ceremony on the central campus.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS