Early Ford V-8 Museum

10/14/2026

Scene from the Hot Wheels Event last Sat at the Early Ford V8 Museum campus!
Brad Akers, member of the Indy Hot Wheels Club generously brought his custom made 6 lane racetrack that was about 25’ long ! It was the star of the show ! Thank you, Brad! It brought such joy to kids of all ages !
If you missed this great event, save the date for next year ! Third Sat in Oct. 2027!! It keeps getter better !
Vendors and family friendly race related activities! Racing competitions and prizes !

But it’s NOT too late to attend our Cars and Candy Trunk or Treat event on Saturday Oct 24th 2:00-4:00! A fun twist on the usual walk around and get candy ! Costume judging starts at 4:00! most Scary, Most Creative and Funniest will take home prizes!

Www.fordv8museum.org
2181 Rotunda Drive Auburn IN

Off I-69, exit 326 west (county rd 11A) second right (Opportunity Blvd) all the way to the back !

260-927-8022

10/12/2026

Yes, it's Columbus Day, so if you have the day off, come out and see this fantastic museum full of 1932-1953 Fords, Lincolns, Mercury's, Tractors, and big commercial trucks! We have a 1936 Ford Dealership and a 1949 Ford Service Garage, as well, that is spectacular!
Located right off I-69, Exit 326 west, (County Rd 11A) and take the second right (Opportunity Blvd) all the way back, past the Kruse center, to our beautiful white art deco buildings!
You will be impressed, we promise!

10/11/2026

More scenes from the Early Ford V8 Museum’s annual Hot Wheels Event yesterday ! (Sat Oct 10)
Vendors, Racing on a custom super long track, the Play area with Hot Wheels Tracks and Design Your Own Race Car, and Racing Bingo. The room was full of kids and parents all day.
Racing on the long track was enjoyed by kids of all ages! Some vendors got into a friendly fun competition.
If you missed this family -fun event, plan on attending next year’s, the 3rd weekend of Oct.!
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Www.fordv8foundation.org
2181 Rotunda Drive. Auburn In

10/10/2026

Fast Hot Wheel Racing at the FREE Hot Wheels event going on NOW until 3:00 at the Early Ford V8 Museum Campus in Auburn IN !! Lots of vendors! Competitive races with prizes for kids of all ages ! Come out, eat a hotdog combo lunch, shop the vendors and let the kids have a great time !!
Www.fordv8foundation.org
2181 Rotunda Drive. Auburn IN
260-433-8022

10/10/2026

Racing Hysteria on the super long competitive racing track here at the Early Ford V-8 Museum Campus in Auburn IN!
Get here before 3:00 to the FREE Hot Wheels Event !!
Vendors, racing for kids of all ages! Prizes !!
Hot dogs and chips for lunch !
Play area with racing theme games ! Kids are having a blast !!

2181 Rotunda Drive. Auburn In
Www.fordv8foundation.org
260-927-8022

10/10/2026

Going on NOW!!! Free Hot Wheels Event!! On the Early Ford V-8 Museum campus in Auburn In
Vendors, racing on 20’ plus track ! Prizes ! Kids play area with racing activities ! A REAL life-size Hot Wheels Camaro displayed !!
Get here before 3:00!!!
We are having a blast !!
2181 Rotunda Drive Auburn Auburn IN
Right off I-69 exit 326 west Second second drive on right (Opportunity Drive) all the way back !
260-927-8022
Www.fordv8foundation.org

10/10/2026

Come out to this FREE family-friendly Hot Wheels event at the Early Ford V-8 Museum campus in Auburn IN!
Open until 3:00 today !
Vendors, super long competitive race track with prizes ! Play area where kids can design a race car, play Racing Bingo, play with looped Hot Wheels tracks, grab a hot dog and chips , see a life-size Hot Wheels car !!
Don’t miss the this ! Kids of all ages are having a blast !
www.fordv8foundatio.org
2181 Rotunda Drive Auburn IN
Right off I-69 Exit 326 west Second drive on right ! All the way back !

10/10/2026

10/07/2026

Free Event This SATURDAY OCT 10 10-3:00 at the Early Ford V8 Museum in AUBURN IN ! Located off I-69 Exit 326 west take second drive on right (Opportunity Blvd) all the way back to our white Art Deco Buildings!
See this amazing museum while here $6 Students and under 7 free!
Enjoy all the vendors, Hot Wheels Races and prizes, Kids Play Area, and hot dogs/chips/pop/snacks from Henry's Diner and drinks from Dirty Splash Retreat! www.fordv8foundation.org 260-927-8022

10/01/2026

-Hot Wheels Fans! Vendors! Don't miss this event Saturday, Oct. 10 at the Early Ford V8 Museum campus - inside the J. Windle Event Center from 10:00-3:00!

There will be a super long specialty track brought by Indy Hot Wheels Club member Brad Akers for HOT RACING for Prizes! Rows of Hot Wheels vendors, and a REAL HOT WHEELS Camaro on display by Kimberly Bergdall!

There is still some Vendor space available at a bargain $10 per table! Call 260-927-8022 to register for tables today!

Our pop-up "Henry's Diner" will be open serving lunch inside the event center!

There will be a non-competitive play area for kids with tracks and games, and they can design their own race car!

Located at 2181 Rotunda Drive, Auburn, IN
off I-69, Exit 326 west (county road 11A) and second drive on right (Opportunity Drive) all the way to the back where our white art deco buildings are!

If you love Hot Wheels, come out and support this event! Then while here, go through this amazing museum and see over 70 Fords, Lincolns, Mercury's, Ford Tractors, a replica 1936 Ford Dealership with every model Henry put out that year and a 1949 Ford Service Garage! $10 Adults $8 Seniors 55+ $8 Veterans/Military $6 Students Under 7 Free Kids will enjoy the scavenger hunt inside!

www.fordv8foundation.org 260-927-8022