BOYERTOWN PA – Duryea Day, the annual antique, classic car, and truck show named for automotive pioneer Charles Duryea, returns Aug. 31 (2024; Saturday) to Boyertown. The event, accompanied by a flea market, observes its 58th anniversary this year.
Hundreds of vehicles will be on display from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. within Boyertown Community Park, 419 S. Madison St. The show represents a partnership between the Pottstown Region chapter of the Antique Automotive Club of America, and the Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles. The museum benefits from the show’s proceeds, to fund its operations and maintain its collections and facilities.
Duryea worked with his brother, Frank, in 1892 and 1893 to create the first commercially successful American gasoline-powered automobile. Several vehicles manufactured by the Duryea Power Company factory are exhibits in the museum.
This year’s featured vehicle manufacturer is Volkswagen. Members of the Lehigh Valley Dutch Dubbers will display their vehicles. Day-of-show registration for show vehicles is also available—all makes, models, and years are welcome.
Additionally, for the first time at the show, the Brandywine Baseball Club will play two exhibition games of baseball under rules enacted by the National Association of Baseball Players in 1863
Several delicious food trucks and vendors will be on hand to provide menu items and beverages for purchase. They include Johnny’s Pizza, Moyer’s Catering, Mister Softee, Cosmic Kettle Corn, and Helpings Hands.
Tickets include museum admission
Spectator admission tickets cost $10 for adults, and covers visits to both the show and the nearby museum. Those age 12 and younger attend for free. A shuttle service is available throughout the event between the park and the museum, located at 85 S. Walnut St.
The Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles is a non-profit organization founded in 1965 by Paul and Erminie Hafer. It exists to preserve and display examples of Pennsylvania’s road transportation history in the former factory buildings of the Boyertown Auto Body Works. More than 90 locally manufactured cars, trucks, carriages, bicycles, and motorcycles are on display.
New to the museum’s collection is an early 20th Century “Tip Top” tourist cabin. Acquired during August 2023, this example of early roadside architecture has benefited from extensive restoration, and is now on display in the museum’s main gallery. Two other examples of roadside architecture can also be seen there: a 1921 cottage-style Sunoco gas station, and a 1938 Jerry O’Mahony diner.
The 58th Annual Duryea Day is sponsored locally by Truist, the Gabelsville Athletic Association, Quigley Bus Service, Morell Funeral Home, and Suburban Water Technology.
Photos of an earlier Duryea Day by Travels With The Post
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