
New London to New Brighton Antique Car Run
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Schedule of events/tours:
Wednesday, August 6th – Redhead Creamery and Brut Worm Farm (60-mile tour with 5 miles of gravel road) Both tours are located in Brooten MN. Redhead Creamery has been making cheese on their family farm since 2013. See robotic cow milking, cheese making and more. Lunch to be served at the creamery. Next, go to Brut Worm Farm. This farm produces worm castings, worm tea, and a natural soil fertilizer. come see an interesting farm. The evening get together will be at Neer Park in New London. A premium meal with all the fixings will be served.
Thursday, August 7th – The Handle Bar, Atwater MN and Department of Transportation Facility, Willmar MN (65-mile tour) Will start this tour by heading to Atwater MN. There will be a late morning premium brunch at The Handle Bar. After brunch, head to Willmar to the DOT facility. See all the equipment and their shop that keeps our Minnesota roads operating. The evening "meet, greet, eat" will be held at Peace Lutheran Church in New London.
Friday, August 8th - 36-mile warm up tour before the big day, scenic tour around Nest and Green Lakes in the New London area in the early afternoon after the morning brunch and drivers meeting. Also, in the late afternoon, there will be a parade in downtown New London area to show off the cars to the general public. The parade ends at the New London Legion with ribs and chicken buffet.
Saturday, August 10th – 120+ mile tour of beautiful Minnesota countryside
There are 5 rest stops in communities along the way, with a finish line finale and award ceremony in New Brighton, part of the Stockyard Days festival. The New London to New Brighton Antique Car Run began in 1987 during New Brighton’s Centennial Celebration.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS - All vehicles up through 1908 and any 1- or 2-cylinder vehicles up through 1915 are eligible to participate. This includes bikes, motorcycles, steam, and electric cars as well.