Perry County Veterans Day Car Show Returns to Tell City Courthouse
The 3rd Annual Veterans Day Car Show will take place Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Perry County Courthouse in Tell City, bringing classic and modern vehicles to downtown and raising funds for local veterans. The family-friendly event is expected to generate foot traffic for nearby businesses, provide vendor revenue opportunities, and require motorists to plan for increased activity around Payne Street.
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The Perry County Courthouse lawn and adjacent streets will host the 3rd Annual Veterans Day Car Show on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, with event hours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Organized as a benefit for local veterans, the show is set for 2219 Payne St., Tell City, and will feature live music, food vendors and kids’ activities alongside competitive judging in multiple vehicle classes.
Organizers have announced judging across a broad range of categories to accommodate both collectors and contemporary owners: Best Car Club; Classic & Vintage (pre‑1940s); Antique (1940s–1960s); Muscle (mid‑1960s–early 1970s); Modern Classics (1970s–1990s); Contemporary (2000s–present); Custom/Modified; Exotic/Luxury; Jeep; and Best in Show. The event is family-oriented and intended to draw residents and visitors alike to the courthouse square for a day of exhibits and entertainment.
For local businesses and vendors, the car show provides a concentrated window of consumer activity. Events held on downtown courthouse squares typically bring increased foot traffic over a five-hour span, supporting nearby restaurants, retail outlets and short-term vendor sales. Food vendors and small businesses operating during the show can expect a bump in transactions as attendees move between vehicle displays, live music stages and children’s activities. Organizers have noted that sponsorship opportunities are available and have provided a local contact for businesses and community members: Kevin Herp at 812‑547‑2506.
Traffic and parking around the courthouse will be affected during the event, with organizers advising attendees that Payne Street may be busy during entry, exit and judging windows. Residents and regular courthouse visitors should plan accordingly and consider arriving early for preferred parking or allowing extra travel time that morning. The show’s timing—scheduled three days before Veterans Day (Nov. 11, 2025)—aims to concentrate community recognition of veterans while also maximizing attendance on a Saturday.
Longer-term, the continuation of this event into its third year signals growing local interest in placemaking activities that combine charity, tourism and small-business support. Community gatherings like this contribute to local economic resilience by drawing visitors from neighboring towns, showcasing local vendors, and reinforcing the courthouse square as a civic and commercial hub. The show’s fundraiser focus also channels activity into veteran services and organizations, amplifying the event’s social as well as economic value.
More information, including sponsorship inquiries, can be obtained by contacting the organizer listed above. Attendees should be prepared for busy streets near the courthouse and plan their arrival times accordingly.
