Candlewood East Marina Annual Charity Car Show

Sunday, August 9, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Candlewood East Marina is proud to host its Annual Charity Car Show on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at our marina located just across the street from beautiful Candlewood Lake in Brookfield, Connecticut.

Each year, this popular event welcomes approximately 150 show-quality vehicles, featuring an impressive collection of classic cars, custom builds, vintage trucks, modern muscle cars, and high-performance vehicles. There is no model year cutoff if it's a show-quality vehicle, it's welcome!

Since its inception in 2012, the Candlewood East Marina Charity Car Show has brought together automotive enthusiasts from across the region while raising funds for an incredible local organization: Leaps of Faith Adaptive Skiers.

Based in Sandy Hook, Connecticut, Leaps of Faith Adaptive Skiers was founded by Joel Zeisler in 1991. The organization's mission is to build confidence and independence through professional instruction in recreational and competitive water and snow skiing for children, adults, and veterans with disabilities. Their life-changing programs are made possible through the generosity of donors and community events like this one.

Event Details

📅 Date: Sunday, August 9, 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Vehicle space is limited, so arrive early!)
📍 Location:
Candlewood East Marina
204 Candlewood Lake Road
Brookfield, CT 06804

Event Highlights

• Approximately 150 show-quality vehicles
• Classic, custom, antique, and modern muscle cars and trucks
• Nearly two dozen featured vehicles displayed inside our service facility
• Delicious food trucks
• Live music
• 50/50 raffle
• Awards for outstanding vehicles
• Family-friendly atmosphere
• Proceeds benefiting Leaps of Faith Adaptive Skiers

Whether you're bringing a vehicle to display or simply coming to admire the incredible collection of automobiles, we invite you to spend the day with us while supporting a wonderful local cause. We look forward to seeing you at Candlewood East Marina on August 9!