Millburn Car Show And Rocktoberfest Preview: Details Released

MILLBURN, NJ — Millburn will hold a Car Show and Rocktoberfest Preview on Saturday, Sept. 10, with a lineup of classic cars, live music, martial arts demonstrations, children's activities, and refreshments for purchase.

The "Rocktoberfest Preview" is intended to "bring a piece of the town’s incredible 'Rocktoberfest' event to Upper Millburn Avenue and serve as a kick-off for the Sept. 17 Rocktoberfest event taking place at Taylor Park," note the organizers.

The event will be held from 11-2 in the Upper Millburn Avenue District. This event is free and family friendly, say organizers.

People who want their cars to be part of the car show must register by Sept. 6. See the end of the story for details on registering.

The event will take place at Municipal Parking Lot #14 which is accessible from the intersection of Short Hills Avenue and Millburn Avenue. To locate via GPS, use 500 Millburn Ave., Short Hills.

Explore Millburn-Short Hills (the Special Improvement District or “SID” for the town) is co-hosting the preview event with the Millburn Education Foundation.

Visitors can expect to enjoy live music from Mrs. Eller and the Fellers and special guests.

There will be martial arts demonstrations by Tiger Schulmann’s of Short Hills.

The car show will have more than 30 vehicles. "Please bring your own classic car to add to the mix — just pre-register by September 6," said the organizers.

Children and adults can have their faces painted for free on a first come, first serve basis from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Families can play “Connect Four” and take a selfie with Chase from Paw Patrol at the Explore Millburn-Short Hills Selfie Box.

"There will also be plenty of room to bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the great music," noted the organizers. "Visitors are welcome to pop by and check out the fence-weaving project taking place at the intersection of Glenwood Drive and Millburn Avenue while they are shopping on Upper Millburn Avenue."

This event is rain or shine.

“We are excited for the second annual Rocktoberfest Preview event," said Explore Executive Director Steven Grillo. "It is a wonderful way to support the Millburn Education Foundation and bring a community event to Upper Millburn Avenue. This year we have added a car show and expanded children’s activities. We invite residents with classic cars to bring them to the event and join in the fun."

Register your classic by Sept. 6 by emailing Amanda Dean at marketing@exploremillburnshorthills.org, calling 908-838-8612 or by filling out this online form https://www.surveymonkey.com/r...

For more information about the Rocktoberfest main event on Sept. 17 visit https://www.rocktoberfest.mill...

For more information about Explore, contact Amanda Dean by phone 908-833-8612 or by email at marketing@exploremillburnshorthills.org.